The Importance of Professional Training in the Superyacht Industry

A commonly uttered phrase among those in the know, is that the yachting industry is growing up and becoming ‘increasingly professionalised.’ Consequently, the days when newbies could simply smile in the right direction and hop on board a boat without any qualifications, training or experience, are long gone. 

As a minimum, all crew must comply with international maritime regulations and safety standards (meaning that all crew must at least have STCW Basic Safety Training under their belts), and over the past two decades we’ve seen the  emergence of numerous training providers. However, many courses do not meet professional standards, so it’s little wonder that crew sometimes feel confused or even mislead. 

As the market for superyacht crew training becoming increasingly crowded, how can you be sure that the courses you sign up for meet professional standards and are worth the paper they are written on? 

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