We recently caught up with some of our superyacht Chief Engineer candidates for a quick Q&A on the most significant... The post Superyacht Chief Engineer Q&A – Innovations and trends appeared first on Quay Crew ..read more

Stepping up from a Chief Officer to a Captain on a superyacht is a significant career move, and one that rarely comes down to luck, but a solid skillset, proven… This content is for subscribed users only. Click to login or request access. Login The post From Chief Officer to Captain – Top tips for stepping up appeared first on Quay Crew ..read more

Our first Superyacht Head Chef salary survey provides salary and package information for HODs in the galley department, revealing additional data such as the amount of land-based experience and professional training. More than 100 Head Chefs completed the detailed survey from a range of yacht sizes, with the lowest monthly salary being €5,000 on a sub-39m yacht to €16,000 on a 90-99m.   Over half of Head Chefs are on time for time rotation, with this exceeding 80% once onboard 80m+ superyachts. When it comes to pay rise and bonus activity, Head Chefs outperform all other HODs. They are mo ..read more

I wanted to talk about something that’s often hailed as the holy grail in recruitment, particularly from an agency perspective: exclusivity. From a client perspective, exclusivity may instigate feelings of apprehension and discomfort among company heads. The allure of engaging multiple agencies is understandable, especially in the yachting and maritime sectors where the talent pool is limited and highly specialised. Additionally, this multi-agency approach, intended to minimise risk and maximise success, often backfires. Instead of amplifying efforts, it disperses them, resulting in a race for ..read more

Emma Kate Ross of SEAS THE MIND responds to Quay Crew’s Crew Mental Health Survey and need for change in the yachting industry. While a tiny kernel of hope stirred in me at one aspect of the Quay Crew Mental Health Survey results, I have to say that for the most part they made for some pretty grim reading. But one thing that was heartening to learn is that some yachts are trying to improve the mental health of their crew by introducing policies to support them. Even just 5% of yachts implementing mental health policies and practices including the presence of a Mental Health First Aider on boar ..read more

Believe it or not, superyachts aren’t all lavish interiors, extravagant charter trips and over-indulgence. Sometimes, owners, guests and yacht crew make conscious efforts to minimise their impact on the environment they are enjoying and support ocean conservation. With World Oceans Day approaching, let’s explore how superyachts can pitch in to help protect our marine ecosystems. Conservation expeditions and awareness campaigns One way to influence change in the superyacht industry is to encourage education among guests and crew. Why not share information or partake in courses and workshops to ..read more

In many ways, being a chef at a high-end Michelin Star restaurant is not dissimilar to being a superyacht chef – both are high-pressure roles requiring culinary expertise, a passion for excellence, creativity and professionalism. Yet, the environments are often distinctly different. A superyacht chef must master not only the art of creating world-class cuisine but must be able to do so in what can be a small galley, with the potential of no windows as well as rolling swells. All of which are no mean feat if you don’t have great sea legs. But there are also some other key considerations if you ..read more

One of the key take homes from our recent Mental Health Survey was that the interior team seem to suffer a great deal with mental health due to poor management… Please log in to the client portal to view this content. https://quaycrew.com/client-login/ The post Interior crew leadership: strategies for success appeared first on Quay Crew ..read more

For any yacht charter Captain, perfecting the guest meet and greet is paramount to maximise the success of the forthcoming cruise. But if you’re a Captain who is used to working on private vessels for a long period, meeting strangers for the first time in a foreign environment will be unfamiliar territory. When travelling to an airport to meet your owner, you might simply introduce yourself to any friends, exchange pleasantries, update them on the weather and itinerary, and most importantly, find out when they would like to eat. Or, it presents the ideal opportunity to update them on the crew ..read more

In recent years the yachting sector has seen, like every other industry, a shift in demand towards remote and hybrid work from employees undertaking land-based roles. With the rise of technology and the increasing interconnectedness of the world, managing remote teams across different countries has become not just a possibility, but a necessity. With the unique dynamics of remote work in the yachting sector, how can we focus on effective strategies for hiring and managing remote teams globally? Remote work trends in the yachting sector Traditionally, the yachting industry has been associated w ..read more