STCW Training Courses:
STCW 95 / 2010 Basic Training (Mandatory for all crew)
- STCW Basic Training Package (STCW A-VI/1-4)
- Personal Safety & Social Responsibility | PSSR | STCW A-VI/1-4
- Fire Fighting & Fire Prevention | FFP | STCW A-VI/1-2
- Elementary First Aid | EFA | STCW A-VI/1-3
- Personal Survival Techniques | PST | STCW A-VI/1-1
- Proficiency in Security Awareness | PSA | A-VI/6-1
- Proficiency in Designated Security Duties | PSA | A-VI/6-2
In order to legally obtain a job on a superyacht, ALL crew members have to be STCW certified, no matter what role or department you aim to work in.
STCW is the abbreviation for Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers. The STCW needs to be refreshed every five years and is offered in most countries worldwide.
Advanced STCW Training
- Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats | PSCRB | STCW A-VI/2
- Advanced Fire Fighting | AFF | A-VI/3)
- Proficiency in Medical First Aid | STCW A-VI/4-1
- Proficiency in Medical Care | STCW A-VI/4-2
- Crowd Management & Passenger Safety STCW A-VI/2-1
- Crisis Management & Human Behaviour | STCW A-VI/2-12
- Ship Security Officer | SSO | STCW A-VI/5
Deck Department Training Courses:
Deckhand Training:
- Deckhand Training Breakdown
- Deckhand Entry Level Course
- Power Boat Level II
- Small Power Boat & Rib Master (IYT)
- RYA Personal Water Craft Proficiency (PWC)
- RYA VHF Short Range Operator Certificate
- GMDSS Restricted Operator Certificate (ROC)
- RYA Advanced Powerboat
- RYA Tender Operator
- RYA PWC Instructor
- GMDSS General Operators Certificate (GOC)
- RYA Yachtmaster Offshore (200GT)
- RYA Yachtmaster Ocean (200GT)
- IYT Master of Yachts 200GT (Limited)
- IYT Master of Yachts 200GT (Unlimited)
- Master of Yachts 200GT Limited (Transport Malta)
- Master of Yachts 200GT Unlimited (Transport Malta)
New to the yachting industry? Let us help find you a training package that is firmly in line with your career aspirations as well as your budget.
Yachtmaster / Master of Yachts Training
Bridge / Mate / Officer Courses
MCA OOW Modules (3000 Limited)
- Efficient Deckhand (OOW)
- Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB)
- General Ship Knowledge
- Human Element, Leadership and Management (HELM) (Operational Level)
- Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) (GoC)
- Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS)
- Navigation and Radar (OOW)
- OOW Prep
Chief Mate Modules (3000 Limited) (OOW Required)
Interior Training
Steward(ess) Training and Certification
- Essential Stewardess Courses
- Food Safety & Hygiene Level 2 Certificate.
- G.U.E.S.T Program:
- G.U.E.S.T Program Level 1
- G.U.E.S.T Program Level 2
- G.U.E.S.T Program Level 3
Becoming a stew on board a superyacht requires a lot of hard work. With hard work comes great benefits such as: traveling the world, days off in spectacular destinations, a thriving social life, great holidays, and good pay. Once you have done your research on the role of a yacht stewardess and decide that it is for you, there are a series of training courses that need to be completed in order to ensure you are as ready as can be!
Chef Training & Certification
Working in a superyacht galley is different from working in your average restaurant or kitchen. Together with the unique challenges that a chef may face while working at sea, there are also specific certifications that must be held.
Entry level
New engineering entrants wanting to work on yachts, workboats, fishing vessels, tugs, standby, seismic surveys, oceanographic research vessels, and government patrol vessels will need to complete the following course at an early stage of their career:
Small Vessel Second Engineer (formerly Y4) - Less than 200GT and less than 1,500kW)
- Approved Engine Course 1
- Approved Engine Course 2
- Small Vessel Second Engineer - Auxiliary Equipment Part 1
- Small Vessel Second Engineer - Marine Diesel Engineering
- Small Vessel Second Engineer - Operational Procedures, Basic Hotel Services and Ship Construction
Small Vessel Chief Engineer (formerly Y3) - Less than 500GT and less than 3,000kW)
- Small Vessel Chief Engineer - Auxiliary Equipment Part 2
- Small Vessel Chief Engineer - Statutory and Operational Requirements
Small Vessel Chief Engineer (formerly Y2/Y1) - Less than 3,000GT and less than 9,000kW)
- Small Vessel Chief Engineer - Applied Marine Engineering
- Small Vessel Chief Engineer - Auxiliary Equipment Part 2
- Small Vessel Chief Engineer - General Engineering Science I
- Small Vessel Chief Engineer - General Engineering Science II
There are numerous different ways to become a superyacht engineer, all of which will be discussed in greater detail. It is important to decide what the best option is for you; whether you are new to the yachting industry, have an engineering degree, work on commercial vessels, or are even a deckhand planning a switch to the engine room.
Online Training Courses
Other Beneficial Training Courses
Are you a masseuse, a barista or mean mixologist? Maybe a sports coach or DJ? Some superyachts have unique crew requests that allow certain candidates to stand out from the crowd. This could be your time to shine!