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No matter which department you aspire to join, the IAMI GUEST Introduction Program is your ticket to launching a remarkable career onboard. This program welcomes individuals seeking to make their mark in the world of luxury yachting.

Gain a competitive edge as a new crew member with information and resources to help you find suitable employment opportunities while equipping yourself with the essential skills and value required to excel in your first onboard position.

Yachting is a luxurious industry, with little room for errors. Heads of departments and senior crew are there to help new crew members learn about yacht operations, but they don't have much time to teach the basic skills required for the Junior Crew role.

"The Introduction to Yachting and Yachting Life Program includes specifically designed training that will prepare a junior crew member for the onboard roles, tasks and duties required, as well the fundamentals of yachting etiquette and how to manage the unfamiliarity’s of living and working in the onboard yachting environment, and coping with the demands and expectations of the high net worth yacht Owners and their guests.

Further topics covered in this Program include an introduction to the complexities of the yachting sector such as its sub-divisions and relevant industries, to the onboard hierarchy and chain of command, Crew contracts, how to find employment, CV writing, basic seamanship terms, the diversities of working with different cultures in various locations, as well as signposting to the support networks available to assit with yacht crew self-care and personal wellbeing."

GUEST Introduction to Yachting & Yachting Life Unit 23

  • The demographics of the yachting sector, its sub-divisions & relevant Industries
  • Professional Yacht CV presentation, & job search etiquette
  • Employment Contracts, SEAS, & salary expectations
  • Life at sea as a crew member
  • Yacht orientation & seamanship terminology
  • Ethical Code of Conduct / Yacht Standing Orders
  • The roles of each department & duties of crew positions
  • The onboard hierarchy & chain of command
  • The onboard standards of personal presentation & hygiene
  • The expected etiquette & behaviours as a crew member
  • The standards of attention to detail required onboard a yacht
  • The Importance of communication & communication styles
  • The etiquette of meeting & interacting with guests
  • The diversities & differences of cultures & behaviours
  • Maintaining personal health & wellbeing & how to find support
  • The responsibilities of employers & crew for health & safety in the maritime industry
Beautiful private luxury superyacht anchored of the coastline of the spanish island in golden sunset colorful glow. View down to the sea from the nature landscape. Port d' Andratx, Mallorca

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