The the CrewPass Blog

After spending a decade working on superyachts, many crew members start wondering if it’s time for a change. Whether you’re feeling the strain of constant travel, seeking new challenges, or simply looking to advance your career, considering your long-term options within the superyacht industry can be a rewarding next step. This blog explores viable career transitions, the roles available, and how CrewPass verified experience can facilitate this change.

Are you about to step into the world of superyacht crew jobs and feeling the pressure of nailing your first interview? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. The superyacht industry is competitive, but with the right preparation, you can stand out and land your dream job on board. Whether you’re aiming to be a deckhand, stewardess, or part of the engineering team, we’ve got you covered with these superyacht interview tips.

Embarking on a superyacht career offers unique opportunities for adventure, luxury, and personal growth. However, to truly excel and stand out in this competitive industry, obtaining the right certifications is crucial. Whether you're just starting or looking to advance, having the appropriate qualifications will not only make you more employable but also ensure the safety and smooth operation of the yacht. In this blog, we’ll explore the must-have superyacht crew certifications, essential yacht qualifications, and why certification verification through platforms like CrewPass is vital.

In the fast-paced world of maritime employment, keeping your credentials up to date is crucial. CrewPass recognises this and is delighted to introduce new features of the Employment Passport, providing a comprehensive solution for both crew members and employers.

The Med season is coming to an end:( What is next? Will you be venturing to join the Caribbean season?

Mental Health Awareness Week is a vital moment to evaluate our mental well-being and extend this empathy to our colleagues. For yacht crew members, our unique lifestyle can substantially influence our mental state. As such, integrating comprehensive background checks via CrewPass can be instrumental in fostering a healthy environment on board.

In 2024, the practice of dockwalking remains a notable approach for aspiring yacht crew members seeking employment. For many, dockwalking has been a rite of passage into the superyacht industry, but how relevant is it in today’s maritime job market? Let’s delve into what dockwalking involves, why it's done, and how Brexit has impacted this traditional method of job hunting.

Imagine a captain navigating stormy seas with a crew whose qualifications are a complete fabrication. This terrifying scenario is becoming increasingly likely. 

In the vast and interconnected world of maritime, safety is a shared responsibility. At CrewPass, we are committed to fostering a secure environment for everyone on board. This month, we are thrilled to introduce our new initiative: Building a Safer Maritime Community (#ifeelsafeonboard).

In the fast-paced world of maritime employment, keeping your credentials up to date is crucial. CrewPass recognises this and is delighted to introduce new features of the Employment Passport, providing a comprehensive solution for both crew members and employers.

Did you know that if you are a personal trainer, yoga teacher or spa therapist, your services are in demand on superyachts? The current superyacht market demands fitness and wellness crew on board as the shift towards wellness-focused lifestyles increases in popularity. Luxurious superyachts have specifically requested gym and wellness spaces incorporated in designs. Many guests have also explicitly sought out wellness yacht charters which have become super popular.

There are two important steps before you become CrewPass Approved. One is to fill out a background checking form which asks a range of questions which will kick off your criminal record check. These checks will take roughly 7-10 days (sometimes it takes even less time)!

How the sanctions on Russia shook up the Superyacht industrynd saves a lot of money in the long run. To ensure you find the best candidate, conducting background checks can provide valuable information, making the decisions more straightforward. Most checks look at a person’s criminal history, education, credit report, employment history, and reference checks. However, background checks are carried out differently depending on the country.

Pre-employment screening is a common practice in most industries. Hiring the most suitable candidate provides peace of mind for employers and saves a lot of money in the long run. To ensure you find the best candidate, conducting background checks can provide valuable information, making the decisions more straightforward. Most checks look at a person’s criminal history, education, credit report, employment history, and reference checks. However, background checks are carried out differently depending on the country.

If you are new to yachting, you will be surprised to see how much planning and time goes into creating the perfect table. Table setting is, without doubt, an art form, the level of detail orientation that goes into setting a table on a yacht can be daunting for green crew. CrewPass has combined the most helpful tips and advice from the best in the industry to give new crew an overview of table setting.

CrewPass is proud to say they are supported by Quay Crew.

CrewPass is proud to say they are supported by Quay Crew.

Businesses will be judged on their strong social and digital platforms and media partnerships. Winning such a prestigious award will be a great marketing tool for businesses.

December 3rd, 2021 - CrewPass today announces the launch of a new set of services, carefully designed to improve the safety and security of the maritime industry through enhanced background and certification checks.

CrewPass is the new gold standard of employment, and leading crew recruitment agencies recognise our accreditation. We aim to make the marine industry safer for yacht crew, vessels, and agencies. CrewPass offers employers assurance that their staff are who they say they are by providing ID verification checks and enhanced background checks (including criminal record checks).

CrewPass is the new gold standard of employment, and leading crew recruitment agencies recognise our accreditation. We aim to make the marine industry safer for yacht crew, vessels, and agencies. CrewPass offers employers assurance that their staff are who they say they are by providing ID verification checks and enhanced background checks (including criminal record checks).

An interview with Below Deck Mediterranean's alumni Brooke Laughton, 2021. Brooke gives us an insight of the Superyacht industry.

There are many reasons people travel to the Mediterranean, such as the variety of cultures, landscapes, countries, food, and experiences, so how do people pick where to go? This blog will explore the most popular yachting locations, which are based on a variety of reasons.

Being a yachtie is not all sunshine and roses; a lot of hard work takes place, and most yacht staff must work long, unsociable hours with little to no breaks. However, there are so many desirable elements that come with being a yachtie.

Uncover the importance of transparent pricing and how it benefits both businesses and consumers. Gain insights into pricing strategies.

CVs used for the yacht industry are different to the CVs people use for other industries. Additional aspects of the CV are attached to meet the needs of marine employers.

CrewPass can improve a vessel reputation by providing fully accredited and vetted staff that have gone through a series of searches to be verified by us.

TW: This entire post discusses multiple forms of trauma, violence, sexual assault, and mental health.