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Interview with Paul Rutterford, Operations Director for Viking Crew
Paul Rutterford speaks on behalf of Viking Crew to shine a light on the yacht recruitment industry, our partnership, and Viking Crew's services.
CrewPass teams up with Viking Crew to bring background checks to the attention of the yachting industry. Employers need to feel assured that who they place on board are not only well-qualified but also safe. Our integration into Viking Crew’s software allows employers to search CrewPass Approved crew who have passed a comprehensive criminal background check and ID verification. Whilst providing crew with the opportunity to gain the trust of their employers by validating their CrewPass status through Viking Crew’s .
In the following blog post, Paul Rutterford speaks on behalf of Viking Crew to shine a light on the yacht recruitment industry, our partnership, and Viking Crew's services.
Introduction
Viking Crew is the leading Cruise, Superyacht and Specialist maritime crew services provider. Our aim is to keep the at-sea operations moving through Crew Placement, Crew Management and Crew Deployment. A British company with a global reach, for over 30 years Viking has long been a pioneer in the maritime industry.
With 25 years’ experience within the maritime industry, as Operations Director I oversee all services that Viking Crew delivers to our clients and candidates on a daily basis.
Tell us about your experience in the yachting industry
I have been actively recruiting and crewing within the super yacht industry since coming ashore in 2011 and taking up the position of Marine Recruitment Manager with Viking; since then and progressing to Operations Director the company has placed and crew managed thousands of individuals in positions onboard some of the worlds most exclusive and prestigious super yachts.
What advice would you give green crew before joining the industry?
Do your research, and make sure you have the relevant and transferable skills that the super yacht industry requires. It is a very high profile industry when only the best will do. Additional qualifications and training can assist in securing an opportunity within the industry.
Tell us more about Viking Crew
Viking Crew has been in business for almost 25 years, established in 1988 our reputation is a name that is at the forefront of the industry. Our services offer a professional solution to the crewing challenges and needs across the superyacht sector.
"Viking was involved in the initial set up and delivery recruitment for the world’s largest yacht, and we still source candidates for her now, almost 10 years since her launch."
- Paul Rutterford, Operations Director for Viking Crew (2022)
What is the yacht recruitment market like in 2022?
After the challenges of the pandemic the yacht recruitment market remains strong, and with many new builds in the yards and some crew not returning to sea since Covid there are some excellent opportunities across the industry.
Why did Viking Crew join forces with CrewPass?
Safety and Security are two words synonymous with the yacht industry, Crew Pass provides the technology in a cost effective and efficient way to allow crew, captains and yacht professionals to have this all taken care of. Viking Crew understands the importance of this within the superyacht industry and are proud to partner with Crew Pass in delivering this superb solution to Captains and crew.
Where do you see Viking Crew’s future?
With more yachts being built, and the need for more crew we see the continuation of growth within the superyacht industry as an exciting time for Viking Crew. Our services remain to be at the forefront when you need to source and manage super yacht crew onboard.
