How does one go about getting a job in the mega/super yacht industry? Does someone have any good links, or contacts?
What would it look like for some 26-30 y/o with a 1600t masters oceans and unlimited 2/m? TWIC, VSO, MED-PIC, Tankerman-PIC, Master Towing, Passport and Hazwoper are there as well.
What are some people's opinions transitioning from work boats to these yachts? Is it worth it after being trained and all licensed-up for workboats?
Ft Lauderdale is the center of the yachting world. There are a lot of hiring agents. You can check with boat brokers and yacht managers also. There are some crew bars, Quarterdeck just off 17th ave., where you can get good info on starting out. Never pay money for a job, esp. on the internet. Read Triton Magazine and good luck.
your avatar name is a good indication! The traditional 'salt and pepper beard', and a nautical 'look' go a long way in the yacht industry!
I hate dealing with yacht owner, guest and marinas!
However if you are neat, clean, can keep a boat clean enough to eat off the cabin sole, and don't mind being at the beck and call of a multi millionaire, then it may be for you.
After re reading your post I honestly think that you would probably get a 'Mates' job. But at your age you would be seen as being too young to be a Captain. Sorry, just honest! It is not about your qualifications, but the perception of youth!
I dont know, I dont think you would start out as a mate even with all of those qualifications. A friend of mine works on a yacht and I asked her once about getting into the yachty world and she told me everyone starts out as a deckhand. You have to learn not only how to clean everything to microscopic cleanliness but it is a much different world from workboats, a different culture, and different rules apply. You would have to learn the management side if you want to move up in addidtion to being at the owners beck and call 24/7. She lives on the boat, works on the boat, and has to see the same people all the time. She still enjoys it but not as much as she used to and this was her dream job. Its not all travel and adventure. She also said that coming from a tugboat is a big black mark and ships arent much better. So if you like being at work for 11 months out of the year and seeing the same people everyday and being someones bitch then I say go for it!!!
Thanks all. Yeah, just curious as to if it was even worth looking into. I believe with what I have now, in regards to licensing and experience, I'd be much better off closing the door to the yachting-end of the this spectrum and concentrating on the workboat end where I have been. Happy with being here and actually navigating and loading/unloading cargoes. This is just me though and hopefully some others find this thread useful if their interested in transitioning to the yacht industry.
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