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Matt Rogers, our Galley Consultant, surveyed Head Chefs with between 2 and 20 years of experience. He shares their advice on cooking for guests, dietary requirements, running a galley, training and avoiding burnout.
Alex Richardson, our Engineering Consultant, compares the SV EOOW certificate with the previous SV Second Engineer certificate and explains how to apply for the SV Second Engineer endorsement.
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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Matt Rogers, our Galley Consultant, surveyed Head Chefs with between 2 and 20 years of experience. He shares their advice on cooking for guests, dietary requirements, running a galley, training and avoiding burnout.
Alex Richardson, our Engineering Consultant, compares the SV EOOW certificate with the previous SV Second Engineer certificate and explains how to apply for the SV Second Engineer endorsement.
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.
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.
When it comes to yacht crew placement on sub-40m yachts, technical skills and experience are essential, but they’re not the…
Breaking into the superyacht industry as a deckhand is both exciting and challenging. It’s a career that offers travel, tax-free…
What makes a top-tier yacht crew member? It’s a question we get asked all the time. While every role is…
Quay Crew’s latest Superyacht Captain Salary & Leave Report 2025/26 offers a unique insight into what life is really like…
Vaping in yachting has quietly become one of the more common topics in crew conversations this year. It’s cropped up…
If you’ve ever tried to get a US visa for work, travel, or a yacht job, you’ll know it’s not…
One-of-a-kind insights from Quay Crew, the specialist yacht recruitment division of Quay Group, sheds light onto junior crew turnover onboard….
When you’re cruising through crystal-clear waters onboard a superyacht, the backdrop is already pretty special. But when it comes to…
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