A recent yacht crew survey has uncovered some interesting food for thought on performance reviews, with unbiased feedback, department specific training and career progression a key focus.
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In my role as a coach and mentor, I’m very aware that the biggest challenge for most of the women and men I work with is their confidence in their own abilities. Often called ‘imposter syndrome’, this is true of even the most seni...
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Crew-Glue was launched to support captains and crew by expediting the team-building process to reach a high-performance team status sooner, giving you the very best chance of success when starting your season or launching your new...
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They say success comes with insight, however insight is only achieved by seeing the world through a lens other than your own. No matter how successful you perceive yourself to be, that success is not sustainable unless you continu...
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It’s October and winter work lists are on the table, but how do you pitch an idea and get the boss to loosen the purse strings? In our experience, if you can present a solid case based on sound economics, you're more likely to get...
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Understanding the difference between perception and perspective is very important as it helps develops self-awareness and tolerance while facilitating compromise. This is never more important than when you live and work with other...
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Maritime training is in high demand and boat ownership on the Gold Coast set to treble in the next 25 years, so luckily training, licensing and certification in all areas of boating is now available at The Boat Works thanks to the...
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For all newbie yacht crew, read part 2 of Captain Rod Hatch's Beginner's Guide to European Wines - a journey through France, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, Croatia and Montenegro.
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How do you engage crew to do what needs to be done? Gone are the days where a simple “do it because I told you to!” is enough. If yacht crew don’t feel valued, empowered, or have clear and timely career progression, they will simp...
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We're seeing more and more crew leaving their jobs not because of unfair pay, but because their roles are not in alignment with their values. We guide you on how to find a job that is just right for you when the idea of finding th...
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A must-read for New World stewards and stewardesses new to the industry and to the Old World of Europe, Captain Rod Hatch takes us on a journey through France and Italy in part 1 of 'A Beginner’s Guide to European Wines'.
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While gender inequality is common in the superyacht industry, it’s very rare that people talk about it. That’s where First Officer Jenny Matthews comes in. We speak to her about the persistent gender gap in the industry, and what ...
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Is conflict good or bad? There are some people who will claim that they’ve never had a cross word with a colleague and, if true, we have to ask how they respond when they disagree with someone.
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How do those people who seem able to fit twice as much into the day as you do, or make the time to do the things you only dream of having time for, do it? If you want to manage your time more effectively, here are a few ideas to h...
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We’ve worked with a number of teams with issues from their past which still hang in the air, never to be spoken about. Then there are the conversations no one wants to have, and the obvious truths that are being avoided.
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A major attraction of Nautilus membership for yacht crew is the Nautilus International Commercial Yacht Service Record Book. If you're new to Nautilus – or new to the superyacht industry – here's how it works.
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Adjusting to land life has many challenges, beginning with feeling shell-shocked at how much time and effort day-to-day living actually requires when you’re lacking a team of stewardesses, laundrymen, deckies and chefs.
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When it comes to providing the ultimate in superyacht hospitality, technical knowledge and leadership skills are essential, but motivation is just as crucial. Luxury Hospitality have developed a full circle training approach to en...
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There’s nothing worse than setting out on a long cruise with the owner or charter guests, only to realise that your new recruit may not be as good as you thought they were. Lauren Cotton, founder of yacht crew agency, Cotton Crews...
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It's human nature to seek out people like us; we want to find our tribe. But this can’t happen if we only talk about our jobs, especially with superyacht crew who live and work together in such an intimate environment.
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Who exactly are we referring to when we talk about millennials? On board they are probably the majority of your crew, so if you’re struggling to understand what makes this new Generation Y tick, it’s time to find out.
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This article was inspired by a post in Palma Yacht Crew, asking: “How do you know when you’ve had enough? And what do you plan on doing once back on land (aside from getting a dog, obviously)?” As an ex-yachtie myself, I can total...
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Technology is being implemented into nearly all aspects of everyday life, and maritime training is no exception. One could argue whether this is positive or negative, but one thing cannot be disputed: we are well and truly in the ...
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One simple but effective tool for delivering feedback is a SWOT - an acronym for ‘strengths’ ‘weaknesses’ ‘opportunities’ and ‘threats’ - but first you need to be clear about your objectives.
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Culture is one of the great intangibles all around us. When it’s good it’s great; when it’s bad, it can negatively impact service, productivity, happiness and even health. So what determines the culture on board, and how do we cha...
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With its MCA-accredited Service Record Book and a strong history of winning employment cases, Nautilus is attracting a growing number of members in the superyacht sector. Gary Crossing looks at what the Union has to offer.
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Unfortunately, burnout is a term often associated with the yachting industry, says Karine Rayson from The Crew Coach. She hopes that if crew are more aware of the warning signs we can help ourselves and each other take preventativ...
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In 2018, Maritime UK established a Women in Maritime Taskforce to identify practical steps to increase the number of women working in the maritime sector, specifically in senior roles.
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Nautilus International contributed to a top-level meeting last month to develop a ‘roadmap’ for improving seafarer recruitment and retention practices across the global shipping industry.
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When it opens its doors in June 2019, the new ship and port simulation centre at Warsash School of Maritime Science and Engineering will be the largest and most sophisticated maritime simulation centre in the UK.
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