How many Superyacht Captains are there in 2026?
Tim Clarke counts the yachts, the Master 3000 GT tickets and the Captain roles in 2026, and explains why the Captain job market is more competitive than ever.
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Crew Mental Health: Talking About It Is Not the Same as Acting on It
Fewer than a third of superyachts offer their crew any meaningful support. Tim Clarke on what the better yachts actually put in place, and what it costs when they don’t.
The rise of vaping in yachting
Vaping in yachting is now extremely common, but without clear rules, it risks safety, fairness, and professionalism.
How can yachts improve junior crew retention?
Quay Crew's latest Junior Crew Recruitment & Rentention Report explores the best ways yachts can improve junior crew retention.
How to Leave a Yacht on Good Terms
Our Director, Tim, offers some advice for yacht crew wanting to leave a yacht on good terms and keeping your reputation in tact.
Michelin Star trained? You might be 'Michelin out' on a Yacht Chef job
Our Private Chef and Galley Consultant, Jasmin Gosling, discusses just how important Michelin Star experience is for superyacht Chefs.
The short guide to longevity in yachting
Quay Crew's Director, Tim Clarke, discusses the importance of good longevity in yachting and the downsides of staying too long on one yacht.
3D printing onboard: a solution for hard-to-find spare parts?
Our Engineering Consultant, Nick Wilson, discusses the future of 3D printing onboard superyachts and how this can help streamline operations.
Superyacht crew training & benefits survey 2024
Superyacht recruitment agency, Quay Crew, has revealed the average crew training budget and most common additional benefits.
Superyacht crew salary & leave survey 2024
Superyacht recruitment agency, Quay Crew, has released its latest in-depth crew salary and leave survey – this time, for all crew onboard.
Superyacht and scandal – protecting your reputation
It goes without saying that the media love salacious stories about superyacht and scandal and it's important to protect a yacht's reputation.
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Superyacht Chief Engineer Q&A – Innovations and trends
This superyacht Chief Engineer Q&A discusses recent technological advancements, and what Engineers feel are the most promising developments.
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