Post on 29-Nov-2021
In order for candidates to stand a reasonable chance of securing entry-level employment in the Superyachting industry they will need to undergo the following training and certification:
Minimum requirement for all positions:
STCW 95 Basic Training incorporating the following: Basic Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention Elementary First Aid Personal survival Techniques Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
ENG 1 Medical certification
Valid Passport with required visas (Shenghen and/or B1/B2) Recommended additional certification for all positions:
VHF Licence
Competent Crew Course
Day Skipper Certification
RYA Power Boat Level 2 Certification
Basic Diesel Engine Course Recommended additional certification for deck positions
Coastal Skipper Certification
RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certification Recommended additional certification for engineering positions
RYA Approved Engine Course Recommended additional certification for interior positions
Stewardess Introduction Course
Superyachting
Introductory Training Overview
STCW 95 Basic Training
Basic Fire Fighting Medical First Aid PSSR Personal Survival
Techniques 7 Days
ENG1 Medical Certificate
Medical Certification recognised by the MCA 1 Day
Yachtmaster Offshore
RYA Yachtmaster Offshore licence 12 Days (Langebaan)
Mile Building Requirement for Yachtmaster Offshore
2500 Nautical Miles 50 Days on board with 5 as
Skipper 5 trips of at least 60 nm, 2 as
Skipper, 2 Overnight
Costal Skipper
SAS Costal Skipper Licence 5 Days
Elementary First Aid
Elementary First Aid at Sea Course 1 Day
Mile Building Requirement for Costal Skipper
800 Nautical Miles 24 Night Hours on Watch 3 trips of at least 60 nm each
Day Skipper
SAS Day Skipper Licence 5 Days
Competent Crew
SAS Comp Crew Course 4 Days
Power Boat Training
RYA Power Boat Level 2 2 Days
Diesel Engines
Basic Engine Maintenance course 1 Day
VHF
VHF Operator Licence 1 Day
Eye Test
SAMSA Prerequisite 1 Hour
Superyachting
Course Timeline for Deck Crew
M = Minimum Requirement
X = Required to progress in the industry
R = Recommended
N = Not Required
Interior Crew Engineering Crew Deck Crew
Eye Test R X X
VHF Radio Licence R R X
Diesel Engine Course R X R
PB Level 2 R R X
Competent Crew R R X
Day Skipper R R X
Elementary First Aid N R X
Coastal Skipper N R X
Yachtmaster Offshore N R X
ENG 1 Medical Cert M M M
STCW 95 Basic Training M M M
Stewardess Course X N N
Approved Engine Course N X R
Superyachting
Training Requirement Guide