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Crew mental health: industry response
Emma Kate Ross responds to Quay Crew's crew mental health survey and steps needed for change within the yachting industry.
Interior crew leadership: strategies for success
Poor management can have a significant impact on crew mental health, so here's some strategies for effective interior crew leadership.
Challenges of time for time rotation
The best blog topics are the controversial ones and this one discusses the real challenges of time for time rotation.
Pros and cons of working on smaller superyachts
There’s been a significant increase in the global order book for smaller superyachts, but what are the pros and cons of working on boats under 40m?
Shoreside stories – From Relief Captain to Charter Manager
We spoke to Alex Guy, a former deckie who worked his way up to Relief Captain in a 14-year superyacht career before taking a land-based role as Charter Manager for Burgess Yachts.
From yachting mentee to mentor with Legasea
Former commercial engineer, Ante Tafra, describes how he transitioned from offshore to his dream yachting role with the help of Legasea and is now supporting others to do the same.
Quay Crew collaborates with The Crew Academy to deliver Senior Leadership Course
Tim Clarke has been confirmed as a keynote lecturer on a leadership course for Captains and HODs delivered by The Crew Academy.
Superyacht recruitment outlook for 2022
I predict there will be huge changes in superyacht recruitment this year, from rotation packages to mental health support.
Can you cruise into yachting?
Before you cruise into yachting, take note of some of the positives and negatives if you want to go from cruise ship crew to superyacht crew.
Don’t be a pain in the ‘deck’ – 10 ways to annoy your superyacht Head of Department
If you’re just about to join a new vessel, then the best way to make a good first impression is NOT to annoy your superyacht Head of Department.
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OOW Unlimited: is it for me?
Is the OOW Unlimited worth the investment? Will it improve your chances of a dream job on a superyacht? Read our expert advice here.
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