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Quay Crew becomes first agency to include crew criminal background checks as standard

Quay Crew has partnered with CrewPass to include detailed criminal background checks for crew and yachting professionals.

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Crew Advice Yachting & Travel

Coping with Christmas onboard

11 December 2022By Simon Ladbrooke

Whether you love or loathe Christmas onboard, here are some tips for getting everyone in the festive spirit.

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Land-based Maritime Superyacht Industry Insights

Crew survey reveals appetite for new build roles

29 November 2022By Tim Clarke

A survey of 220 Captains and senior crew has shed a light on what candidates would expect from working on a new build superyacht project and which yards need to work on improving their appeal.

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Why you should always consider CVs sent on spec

1 November 2022By Caroline Clarke

In such a candidate-led market, superyachts should start considering CVs sent on spec to get a great candidate onboard.

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Superyacht Industry Insights

Superyacht job market update – Q3 2022

25 October 2022By Georgia Smith

We’ve had an excellent Quarter 3 at Quay Crew, with some fantastic superyacht jobs and amazing candidates coming through across all onboard departments.

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Careers Crew Advice

Fired from your superyacht job? Here’s what to do.

13 October 2022By Tim Clarke

If you’ve been fired from your last superyacht job, do not despair. A successful career is totally salvageable in many situations. Here are a few suggestions to navigate those dark waters….

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Challenges of time for time rotation

10 October 2022By Tim Clarke

As always, the best blog topics are the controversial ones and this one discusses the real challenges of time for time rotation, not just the huge amount of benefits that are usually focussed on.

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Careers Crew Advice

How to get your green CV spotted by crew recruitment agencies

19 September 2022By Tim Clarke

Often, the first port of call to getting your first superyacht job is to ensure your CV catches the eyes of crew recruitment agencies.

smaller superyachts

Careers Crew Advice Superyacht Industry Insights

Pros and cons of working on smaller superyachts

9 September 2022By Tim Clarke

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?