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SuperYacht Recruitment

A new generation of yacht recruitment, a large team of passionate yachties turned skilled recruiters..

Whether you are looking for your next perfect job or that exceptional new crew member the team at YOA are here to help. Contact us today to find out why our unique techniques, tools and network can assist you throughout your superyacht career.

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With over 150 years combined experience working on superyachts, the YOA team will be able to find exactly who you need.

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Our job doesn’t stop once we place you on the yacht. We are here to help you throughout your yachting career.

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The YOA team provide a personalised service that is second to none. As former captains and HODs we know the importance of finding that perfect new crew member. It all starts with clear communication.

We will help you stand out from the crowd and secure that dream superyacht job.

We’ve found jobs walking the docks, we’ve found jobs through agencies, we’ve found jobs on job walls, we’ve found jobs through our own networks. We’ve combined these experiences, both good and bad, and developed an even better way of doing things.

We’ve found jobs walking the docks, we’ve found jobs through agencies, we’ve found jobs on job walls and we’ve found jobs through our own networks. We’ve combined these experiences, both good and bad, and developed an even better way of doing things.

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Annoymous. - chief officer 85m+ my, andy burridge - captain, sean black - captain, vaiva vystartaite - chief stewardess, melissa field - chief stewardess, jono whitwell - chief officer, danny bos - captain, matt holdsworth - chief officer, paul maguire - captain, christian frederic - captain, meet the team, we are yachties like you..

Founders, Tom and Don have both spent many years on sailing and motor yachts gaining an appreciation for the requirements and challenges encountered by today’s premier superyacht teams. Our growing team are not only experienced and speak your language, they’re a bunch of good sorts as well.

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Tim lempriere, gioia gracis, todd herman, warwick stewart, honey dalton, candice davies, joshua scott, jessica ayling, ellen butler, ashton dennis, maren bishop, francisco chadinha, jenny silver, roxanne horsley, dahna harvey, ashleigh harrison, contact our friendly professional team today., world-class superyacht recruitment services.

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Recruitment agency for Superyachts and shore-based positions

We aim to revolutionise the recruitment sector and offer traditional and digitalised recruitment solutions to our clients and crew, offering a personal touch to an ever-growing industry in a seamless, effortless approach to sourcing and placing only the best crew.

Seven Seas Recruitment

Seven Seas Recruitment is a leading yacht recruitment agency, providing crew for luxury yachts worldwide. We have a team of experienced professionals dedicated to finding the perfect crew for every yacht. Whether you are looking for a deck, interior, galley, or engineering role, we can help you find the perfect job. 

Crew placement is what we do best! We believe that our approach and attention to detail set us apart from other agencies. We take the time to get to know each of our applicants to find them the perfect role on the perfect yacht. 

If you are looking for your dream job on a luxury yacht, look no further than Seven Seas Recruitment. To register with us, fill out our online form and upload your CV. Once you have registered, you can search our job board for the latest vacancies. Start your journey today!

Meet The Team

Molly England

As a former Chief Stewardess onboard some extremely prestigious vessels, Molly has built up a fierce and respected repertoire of hands-on skills that she can pay forward to the world of recruitment and beyond. 

Molly has paid her dues to the seafaring life and has decided to plant her roots in the sunny South of France and expand her ever-growing network, offering an effortless, efficient, and personalised touch to modern-day superyacht recruitment processes.

Keegan Weidmann

Keegan has extensive knowledge of the Superyacht industry, having formerly worked as Captain on smaller vessels and Chief Officer on larger motor yachts, both private and charter.

Based out of the South of France, Keegan has fully immersed himself in the yachting industry and understands clientele needs and wants, crew qualification requirements and specifications from Junior Deckhand to Captain and beyond, specialising in all departments.

Savanna Herzberg

Having worked on some of the most luxurious vessels in the industry, Savanna stepped off her last vessel of 55 metres as Chief Stewardess to pursue a career in international superyacht recruitment.

Savanna’s interpersonal skills combined with her offshore experience has enabled her to build a large network of dedicated professionals within the industry. As a seasoned professional, Savanna understands the industry and its professional requirements, providing ‘second-to-none’ recruitment assistance for all superyacht positions.

Richard Graney

Richard has worked on some of the largest vessels in the yachting industry, and he brings his wealth of experience to our Seven Seas Recruitment development team.

Coming from an experienced IT background, Richard worked his way up to an AV/IT role, which gave him a strong foundation for his current web developer position. With Richard’s technical knowledge and experience, he is now helping us build our yacht recruitment platform and combine his previous yachting experience with our company’s needs.

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Looking for your dream job? We can help you find the perfect position. With our help, you'll be able to find an exciting and rewarding career that's perfect for you.

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Set sail with confidence - find the right crew for your superyacht with us. Experience seamless, unparalleled service as we help you handpick the best talent to join your crew!

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Navigate the world of superyacht opportunities and reach your full potential with our personalized career advice. Elevate your career with our expert guidance and tailored advice.

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Testimonials.

"A huge thank you to Molly for reaching out to me and ultimately recommending me for my new position. From the initial point of contact and until I received the offer, she was extremely helpful and professional! Thanks Molly – I cannot wait to get started!"

"Keegan was fantastic in helping place me in my new position; a pleasure to deal with throughout the process and always offering clear and concise guidance at each step. I would recommend Keegan’s placement expertise to anybody seeking care-free and professional assistance in finding their next exciting position at sea!"

"After struggling to find the right job on my own, I turned to this superyacht recruitment agency for help. Their in-depth knowledge of the industry and personalized approach to finding the right fit for me was exactly what I needed. I highly recommend their services."

"I was impressed by the level of dedication and professionalism shown by the recruiters at this superyacht recruitment agency. They took the time to understand my needs and went the extra mile to help me source the perfect crew. I'm grateful for their hard work and would definitely use their services again."

"As a yacht owner, I was looking for a reliable and efficient recruitment agency to help me find the best crew for my vessel. The team at Seven Seas Recruitment exceeded my expectations, providing top-notch candidates and making the entire process stress-free. I cannot recommend them enough!"

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Ocean-Crews is a premier recruitment agency specializing in the dynamic world of yacht crew placement. With a rich heritage in the yachting industry and a keen understanding of the unique demands it entails, we are your trusted partner in assembling exceptional crews for luxury yachts worldwide.

Our mission at Ocean-Crews is to connect highly skilled and passionate crew members with yacht owners and operators in need of top-tier talent. Whether you are seeking a seasoned captain, a proficient chef, an attentive stewardess, or any other vital role aboard your yacht, we have an extensive network and a rigorous vetting process to ensure that only the most qualified candidates are presented.

We pride ourselves on our personalized and attentive approach, tailoring our services to meet the specific needs of both our clients and candidates. At Ocean-Crews, we understand that each yacht is unique, and so are the individuals who make up its crew. That’s why we go the extra nautical mile to match the perfect candidates with the right vessels, creating harmonious and successful partnerships that endure.

Whether you’re a yacht owner in search of exceptional crew members or a dedicated professional looking for your next exciting adventure at sea, Ocean-Crews is your compass to success in the yachting world. Join us on this voyage, and let us help you navigate the waters of opportunity.

To embark on your journey with Ocean-Crews and unlock a world of yachting opportunities, simply reach out to us by sending an email to Samantha at [email protected] . To ensure we can match you with the ideal yacht job, please attach your CV or provide comprehensive details about your qualifications, experience, and the specific yacht job you are seeking. Samantha and our dedicated team of yachting experts will swiftly guide you through the registration process, helping you set sail toward your next adventure on the open seas. If you would like to register to browse and apply for jobs on this website then register

Meet Samantha

At the age of 17, Samantha embarked on her journey in the yachting industry, amassing over a decade of invaluable experience both at sea and on land. With determination and dedication, she ascended to the role of Chief Stewardess, leaving her mark in both the Caribbean and Mediterranean regions. Her time in Dubai saw her excel as a Charter Broker and Crew Trainer, where she consistently aided crew members in discovering their ideal positions aboard yachts.

Today, Samantha is at the helm of Ocean-Crews, where her deep insights into the unique needs of both crew members and employers seeking exceptional crew members shine through.

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I had the pleasure of working with Sam during her time at sea and also now as a crew agent and I can attest to her exceptional skills, dedication, and effectiveness in the field of recruitment.

It was an absolute pleasure dealing with Sam , very attentive, understood our crew needs and connected us with high quality candidates. Highly recommend her to fellow Captains. Certainly made the hiring process a pleasure. Captain Matthew Mackay MV Shadow

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Bespoke Crew recruitment is all about moving beyond the uniform by identifying and targeting talent to build your ideal crew.

Combining 15 years of industry experience, working on yachts and recruiting has enabled us to have a strengthened understanding of the importance of hiring the right crew, to deliver the ultimate client experience.

Bespoke Crew challenges the industry’s status quo on crew development, covering all aspects from new recruits to the more established crew members. We work in all departments including interior, galley, deck, engineering and any specialist roles you might have. Unlike other agencies, Bespoke Crew isn’t just providing highly qualified and experienced yacht crew, we go further to ensure a match of personalities onboard.

Our pride is taken from your positive experience and the heightened standard of tailored service that we provide.

Looking For Crew?

We will strive to go beyond your expectations, once we have a better understanding of the candidate you are looking for. We will not only make sure they have all the qualifications and experience you require for the specific role, but we will also tailor the candidate’s personality to fit in with your existing crew members.

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We not only help the more established crew in the industry secure their next desired position. The bespoke team have all experienced the yachting industry as crew members, we all once got our first position on board. Finding the right agency that will help develop your application, cv and interview skills will really help jumpstart your career.

Latest Jobs

We are looking for a Sous Chef for a Private/ Charter 65m MY

The ideal candidate would have had charter experience and worked on a similar-sized vessel in the same position or on a smaller yacht as a sole chef looking to step up in size.

There are 16 lovely crew members and two fantastic, well-established Head Chefs to learn from. Busy program and very well-oiled machine with new and repeat charter clients.

Start Date: Immediate Salary: DOE Rotation: 5:1, 60 days leave

Mediterranean

Currently seeking a service stewardess for this private 100m+ MY.

The ideal candidate will hold either 1-2 seasons of yachting experience or a service background in cruise ships.

3:1 Rotation Salary: 3250 EUR Start: ASAP

As always, the Bespoke team was an absolute pleasure to work with. Only sending forward candidates that match your criteria makes the hiring process fast and smooth. Thank you again for finding us a great candidate who is the ideal fit for our team and owner. Bespoke is, for sure, the only agent I would use for any future hiring.

Emma cottrell – chief stewardess., when you work with bespoke crew, you get the same high standards associated with yachting. their industry knowledge, attention to detail for each of their candidate profiles, and their drive to find the best is what yachts need in a recruitment agency., nick calligeros - chief officer, i have worked with bespoke crew for a few years now, from her helping me find positions to helping me fill them. the agents take time to really understand our needs and only send the best candidates forward. they send detailed profiles from their conversations with the crew, which really helps us to get an understanding of the candidate beforehand. they are not a typical agency who puts crew forward and forgets, they still keep in contact and follow up to check both parties are happy with the overall performance and if we have any concerns. fantastic service all around; i would highly recommend using the bespoke crew. thank you for everything, danielle hemming - chief stewardess, bespoke crew's team exhibited an impressive understanding of the yachting industry and a genuine dedication to finding the perfect match for candidates and employers. their attention to detail, personalized approach, and unwavering support throughout the recruitment process were nothing short of outstanding. bespoke crew yachting recruitment is for anyone seeking a professional, reliable, and personalized recruitment experience within the yachting industry., benjamin le marechal - head chef, the team at bespoke has always gone above and beyond to ensure each candidate presented to us not only fills the position but also aligns with our yacht's specific culture and ethos. they constantly demonstrate their passion for the industry and extensive knowledge of their own experiences, and i am always impressed with their unique, professional, yet personalized approach., georgia barber - chief stewardess, i first spoke to jacob from bespoke crew in my first few weeks of dock walking near antibes. the first call was extremely helpful; and he took an interest in my own background, qualifications, and experience. we then discussed the position i applied for in great detail. i am now secure in that role we discussed and after five months in i couldn't be happier with the yacht i am on, and the crew i am with., james lashmar - pt/ deckhand, it has been a great experience dealing with bespoke. excellent communication and a fast turnaround from the initial discussion to being placed on the yacht i am on now., euan ratley - deckhand, it was great dealing with jacob, one of the better agencies out there, tom riley - avit, claire provided such amazing support when looking for a new role. she really took the time to listen to both my previous experience and what i was looking for in the future to find the ideal position. claire’s help enabled me to make the transition from lead service to chief stewardess. i’d absolutely recommend bespoke crew to anyone in the industry., bonnie mitchell – chief stewardess, after working closely with bespoke crew over the past 3 seasons for permanent and temporary crew placement, they have become our go-to agent for crew. we have been highly satisfied with bespoke’s high caliber of service, which has been very professional yet personable. we have found they genuinely listen to and understand the requirements expressed for the crew sought and deliver only highly suitable candidates that meet the specific experience level, necessary skillset, and personal demeanor desired., brianna stenhouse - chief stewardess, i had a fantastic experience working with frankie. she found my cv, reached out to me, and i was successful in landing the first role she presented me with, which she ensured met my needs. she is communicative, friendly, and professional; most importantly, in a recruiter-candidate relationship, she comes across as very honest. when i am ready for my next opportunity, and if i take on any recruitment on board, i know who to call. i look forward to working with frankie again., helena sanguinetti - purser, i had a great experience with claire from bespoke crew she’s super helpful, always checks-in, and answers all of my questions. she helped me land my new role on an amazing yacht with great opportunities. i’m so happy for all of the support, i would love to work together with her again in the future would really recommend bespoke crew., linn sundqvist - stewardess, i had the luck to have claire contact me from bespoke crew recruitment. as a greenie, i heard it would be hard starting in the industry, and only on my second day of searching for a job, claire told me about me three amazing options. one of the yachts got in contact with me, and the next day and everything fell into place. she takes time to get to know you and find the job that would make you happy on all terms. thank you, claire, for sticking by me the trust i have in you is immense., zoé meeuwens - stewardess, this is the first crew agent where we feel listened to and not just sent 10+ candidates that vaguely fit our requirements and with the candidates that we hire through bespoke crew we always get great longevity. we have complete faith and trust in the bespoke crew team, so much so that they are the only crew agent we work with., ruben mejier - chief officer, i have been using bespoke crew for the past few years. they have done a wonderful job and have presented me with first class crew to choose from and have not inundated me with an inbox full of candidates. the backup and follow up also has been exceptional. i highly recommend bespoke and their staff as an excellent choice for crew placement., scott miller - captain, it was such a pleasure working with bespoke crew thank you, claire, for your swift responses and for providing us with good quality crew that fits our specific requirements in a short time frame i look forward to working with them in the future., tina floegal - chief stewardess, i wouldn’t work with any other crew agent. the team at bespoke crew listens to exactly what we require in a candidate and delivers solid, carefully selected, and well-vetted crew. the team has placed multiple candidates across the interior, deck, engineering, and galley. their excellent communication and high level of professionalism, it makes them a joy to work with., savannah squire - chief stewardess, i was first introduced to bespoke crew when i was personally called for a reference check. as we know, the industry is small, and we are all somehow connected by social interaction. checking references, especially verbal references, is of utmost importance when trying to find that “perfect fit” for your yacht. i immediately knew that the friendly, trusted voice on the end was doing their job diligently, trying to find that ‘perfect fit’ for another captain, and i respected that. we have worked closely with bespoke crew for nearly three years and have only positive feedback to contribute to their professional service. most, if not all, the crew has served on a longevity basis, all of whom fit in very well with our crew dynamic. i can highly recommend bespoke crew for your crew placement needs., aldon beukman - captain, bespoke has hands down become my number 1 crew agency. the agents i have worked with have all been extremely responsive and friendly and have made a real effort to build a relationship with you. they truly understand what you are looking for and never try to 'throw anything out there.' with my crazy schedule, they are good about chasing me up when need be and never letting anything fall by the wayside. there is always open, honest transparency, and i appreciate that so much. it is a big relief that there is such a consistent, all-star crew agency out there, brielle crumpler - chief stewardess, it’s been a pleasure dealing with the bespoke crew team ….thank you for discovering the right individuals for our program. we greatly appreciate the care is taken when introducing quality candidates to us and the effort to ensure a good long-term fit., len beck - captain, bespoke crew and their team have been a great help in finding the right people for our island. even though land-based and a very remote location, frankie was able to forward excellent candidates competent for the roles. bespoke crew is very responsive, responsible, and highly reliable. they stand behind their candidates 100%. excellent background checks and written and verbal references were provided. a great database of staff. highly recommended, ana white - general manager - private island in the caribbean, we are the managers in charge of a 25m sailing yacht and used bespoke crew to employ a new captain. frankie at bespoke crew was excellent. she acted quickly, provided regular updates, and produced an excellent list of highly qualified candidates. we placed the captain and would highly recommend her and bespoke crew., tom benson - director - seymour yachts, i am very impressed with how quickly i was put in touch with a highly suitable candidate through bespoke crew. the whole process was professional, extremely quick and efficient. i look forward to using bespoke crew in the future., doug pender - captain, the best crew agency i’ve been in contact with. i can’t thank frankie enough for landing me such an unreal job, james gordon - deckhand, professional and timely crew services delivered with a smile. thank you bespoke crew for helping me find the right job., heinz schneider-waterberg - bosun, claire from bespoke crew was amazing every step of the way when placing me on my next yacht. attentive, empathetic, and supportive, i couldn't have asked for anyone better. she went the extra mile in calling me out of her work hours to check-in too i can't recommend her enough. thank you so much claire, harriet simmonds - stewardess, * appreciation post * for sophie at bespoke crew, who has been so kind, professional, and invested in matching me with a wonderful new crew. sophie, thank you for checking in with me every step of the way, making me feel supported in taking the next step on my journey. thank you for genuinely listening to what i wanted and playing pro matchmaker. to anyone reading, i recommend getting in touch with soph when you are ready to find that job you were hoping for., jeannie griessel - chief stewardess, 11/10 recommend getting in touch with claire from bespoke crew. she is always friendly, making time for check-ins and updating me on applications. these little things go such a long way. thank you for your fantastic support, advice, and never being too busy to answer all my questions., juanita carmen olsen - stewardess, frankie from bespoke crew was amazing and efficient to work with frankie landed me a job within a couple of hours after applying had a great experience. 10/10 would recommend bespoke., jaryd robertson - deckhand, a huge shoutout to claire from the bespoke crew recruitment team for assisting me in landing my dream job a huge thank you for continuously checking in on me and for having such a high drive for work ethic. great communication skills and professionalism as well. i highly recommend bespoke crew and specifically claire for any yachties new or old to the industry, chane van rooysen - stewardess, are you crewpass approved.

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Our mission is to build united, high-performing crew able to deliver the ultimate guest experience on board yachts worldwide and simultaneously, allow the fostering of new life experiences.

Our vision is to shape the yachting industry of tomorrow by guiding each generation of yacht crew in realising their full career potential.

Partnership and Trust are the core values that shape our relationships with each other, our candidates and clients. They guide us daily as we thrive to build long lasting and fruitful associations.

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To practice their profession with respect to the fundamental rights of individuals; to be respectful of their private life and not to practice any ethnic, social, trade-union, sexual, political or religious discrimination.

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To receive no remuneration or other form of advantage from declared or potential candidates. As per the MLC 2006 convention, seafarers have access to a system for finding employment on board ships without charge to the seafarer — Regulation 1.4 Recruitment and placement.

To implement validated and controlled recruitment methods. To consistently improve the quality of the recruitment techniques used.

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At Compass Rose Crew, we are committed to providing an exceptional recruitment experience for both candidates and clients. 

With expertise and experience on both motor and sail yachts, we have a deep understanding of the yachting industry and the high standards that come with it. 

We strive for excellence, quality and customer satisfaction as we push to create a culture of compassion, trust and respect in all that we do. 

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Niche Yachting offers to provide the yachting industry with professional and well-placed candidates for job roles . We are committed to properly vetting all potential candidates to ensure that they meet the highest standards of professionalism and have the necessary skills and qualifications to excel in their roles within the superyacht industry.

With a focus on matching the right candidates with the right yachts, Niche Yachting aims to provide a valuable service to both yacht owners and crew members, helping to ensure that vessels are staffed with the most talented and experienced individuals available.

Our recruiting team is solution driven. Niche Yachting can assist with building united, high-performing teams able to deliver the ultimate guest experience on board yachts all over the world.

Our recruiters are our strength; they are absolute experts in their fields.

What makes niche yachting stand out.

To the crew, we will offer unrivaled dedication to providing job opportunities and assistance with finding the right position within the industry. To the yacht, our philosophy is to provide professional, thorough, and well-placed candidates.

We will not send through anyone who has not been interviewed, vetted and reference checked. We do not want to waste a yacht’s time by sending through candidates who will not be right for the job. That is why we spend time strictly screening our candidates so that yachts don’t have to.

Our strength is that we have been in the positions that you, our clients, are in. We know how frustrating it can be to have our time wasted by inappropriate CVs. It’s not just about filling positions, it’s about filling them with the right people. Our values are to make it as seamless and easy for the client as possible, whilst providing support and encouragement to crew looking for positions.

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Best real estate company for high price category real estate according to the magazine «Novyy Adres»

First place in the Forbes rating № 4 (25). Leader in the number of closed deals in the segment of high-budget real estate according to the survey of NVM Business Consulting.

First place in the real estate market records award in the category of «Professional pride» with the project «Dvoryanskoye Gnezdo».

Only Russian company to win in three «International Property Awards» nominations.

Best real estate agency in Russia according to the «Premio Internazionale Le Fonti» award. Winner of two «International Property Awards» nominations.

Best real estate agency in Russia according to the «International Property Awards» with the presence of representatives of The Daily Telegraph.

First place in the «European Property Awards» in «Real Estate Agency Marketing for Russia». A high appraisal of an important part of the company’s work — management of marketing and sales of real estate developers.

First place in the «European Property Awards» in «Real Estate Agency for Moscow, Russia»

Best company in both Real estate and Marketing according to the «European Property Awards»

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30% of real estate transactions are not done after the purchase decision has been made. That’s why we maintain a constant dialogue with the buyer, lawyers, mortgage brokers and designers, to study the needs and implement the solution.

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Programs for any purpose:

• Visa-free travel
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• Tax residency
• Cross-border movement under restrictions
• Education and career of children abroad

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• Buying property in the UAE
• Sightseeing tours of the best residential complexes in Dubai
• Capital transfer (urgent purchase of ready-made companies in the UAE, opening an account)
• Long stay apartments
• Yacht charter
• School education
• Restaurants, shopping, household matters
• Flight organization.
• Assistance with international itinerary planning

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Collection of luxury residences

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The complex is located on the coast of the picturesque bay of Dubai Creek, where the world-famous Ras Al Khor flamingo and wildlife sanctuary is located. A unique location among mangrove forests, small lagoons and lakes combines peace and tranquility with the advantages of a large metropolis.

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Family low-rise residential complex

UAE, Dubai, Dubai Land, El Hebia Fift

Family low-rise residential complex in the spirit of the Mediterranean cities in the depths of Dubai. Convenient location allows you to get to large shopping centers, business clusters and offices of international companies in 20 minutes. Nearby are medical facilities, schools, an equestrian club, golf courses and the Dubai Sports City multifunctional complex.

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UAE, Dubai, Dubai Media City

Elite residential complex on the west coast of Dubai, in the prestigious Al Sufuh area.

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Luxury residential complex in the center of the crescent of the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. The developed infrastructure of the man-made island is impressive: gourmet restaurants, modern fitness studios, luxurious wellness clubs, shops and boutiques in Nakheel Mall. Well-maintained walking and jogging paths stretch along the many kilometers of beaches with snow-white sands.

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The residential quarter is located on an area of 4.5 hectares, 200 meters from the Ulitsa 1905 Goda metro station, surrounded by parks: Krasnaya Presnya, Krasnogvardeyskie Prudy, the December Uprising Park and the Presnensky Childrens Park

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he complex is located in a prestigious location in the west of the capital. Panoramic windows offer magnificent views of Victory Park, Sparrow Hills and Moscow City towers.

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he complex is surrounded by green parks and iconic sights of the city. Panoramic windows offer magnificent views of Poklonnaya Gora, the Triumphal Arch and City skyscrapers.

Capital Towers

Residential skyscrapers 500 meters from Moscow City

Krasnopresnenskaya emb., 14, building 1

A 10-minute walk from the metro stations "International" and "Vystavochnaya", a little further - the platform of the MCC "Business Center" and "Testovskaya" of the first Moscow diameter. For motorists, convenient exits to the Third Ring Road and the Garden Ring are located 6 minutes from the complex.

Neva Towers

Complex on the territory of the business center Moscow-City

Krasnogvardeisky 1st pr-d, 17-18

Panoramic windows offer direct views of the legendary Ukraina Hotel, the Government House and the embankments of the Moscow River. Residents have access to the entire infrastructure of the business district within a 10-minute walk. Afimall shopping center, multiplex cinema, cafes and restaurants, fitness studios, beauty salons and viewing platforms.

Club city on the river

Volokolamskoe sh., vl. 71/12

Moskvoretsky Park is a 5-minute walk away. In 10 minutes by car - the parks Shodnya, Pokrovskoe-Streshnevo and Stroginsky. A grandiose sports infrastructure is planned on the territory of the peninsula: more than 30 types of activities in one location and three yacht clubs in the neighborhood.

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Kalinka is in the TOP-3 in terms of citation in  the media in the elite real estate market and in the TOP-5 of business class and investment segment. Monthly number of publications mentioning Kalinka  — 250-300. Main sources: RBC, Forbes, Vedomosti, Kommersant, BFM, Elitnoe.ru. Joint analytics and press releases with leading Moscow developers: Insigma, AEON, Level Group and others. The Kalinka press service is always open to the media: journalists can be sure of comments, interviews and expert opinions. We promptly respond to requests and help the editors in the preparation of objective and high-quality materials.

A fifth of the entire interior improvement in the premium segment is created in the area of Minskaya Street

According to research of the Kalinka Ecosystem, the total area of internal landscaping in 40 projects on the premium real estate market in Moscow is 43.5 hectares.

Russians remain the leaders in buying Turkish real estate

Russians still occupy the first place in the demand for real estate in Turkey among foreigners. However, compared to 2022, there is a decrease in demand from our fellow citizens by 17%.

"Obydensky No. 1" became the best-selling club house in Moscow

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Cruising the Moskva River: A short guide to boat trips in Russia’s capital

There’s hardly a better way to absorb Moscow’s atmosphere than on a ship sailing up and down the Moskva River. While complicated ticketing, loud music and chilling winds might dampen the anticipated fun, this checklist will help you to enjoy the scenic views and not fall into common tourist traps.

How to find the right boat?

There are plenty of boats and selecting the right one might be challenging. The size of the boat should be your main criteria.

Plenty of small boats cruise the Moskva River, and the most vivid one is this yellow Lay’s-branded boat. Everyone who has ever visited Moscow probably has seen it.

This option might leave a passenger disembarking partially deaf as the merciless Russian pop music blasts onboard. A free spirit, however, will find partying on such a vessel to be an unforgettable and authentic experience that’s almost a metaphor for life in modern Russia: too loud, and sometimes too welcoming. Tickets start at $13 (800 rubles) per person.

Bigger boats offer smoother sailing and tend to attract foreign visitors because of their distinct Soviet aura. Indeed, many of the older vessels must have seen better days. They are still afloat, however, and getting aboard is a unique ‘cultural’ experience. Sometimes the crew might offer lunch or dinner to passengers, but this option must be purchased with the ticket. Here is one such  option  offering dinner for $24 (1,490 rubles).

If you want to travel in style, consider Flotilla Radisson. These large, modern vessels are quite posh, with a cozy restaurant and an attentive crew at your service. Even though the selection of wines and food is modest, these vessels are still much better than other boats.

Surprisingly, the luxurious boats are priced rather modestly, and a single ticket goes for $17-$32 (1,100-2,000 rubles); also expect a reasonable restaurant bill on top.

How to buy tickets?

Women holding photos of ships promise huge discounts to “the young and beautiful,” and give personal invitations for river tours. They sound and look nice, but there’s a small catch: their ticket prices are usually more than those purchased online.

“We bought tickets from street hawkers for 900 rubles each, only to later discover that the other passengers bought their tickets twice as cheap!”  wrote  (in Russian) a disappointed Rostislav on a travel company website.

Nevertheless, buying from street hawkers has one considerable advantage: they personally escort you to the vessel so that you don’t waste time looking for the boat on your own.

Prices start at $13 (800 rubles) for one ride, and for an additional $6.5 (400 rubles) you can purchase an unlimited number of tours on the same boat on any given day.

Flotilla Radisson has official ticket offices at Gorky Park and Hotel Ukraine, but they’re often sold out.

Buying online is an option that might save some cash. Websites such as  this   offer considerable discounts for tickets sold online. On a busy Friday night an online purchase might be the only chance to get a ticket on a Flotilla Radisson boat.

This  website  (in Russian) offers multiple options for short river cruises in and around the city center, including offbeat options such as ‘disco cruises’ and ‘children cruises.’ This other  website  sells tickets online, but doesn’t have an English version. The interface is intuitive, however.

Buying tickets online has its bad points, however. The most common is confusing which pier you should go to and missing your river tour.

“I once bought tickets online to save with the discount that the website offered,” said Igor Shvarkin from Moscow. “The pier was initially marked as ‘Park Kultury,’ but when I arrived it wasn’t easy to find my boat because there were too many there. My guests had to walk a considerable distance before I finally found the vessel that accepted my tickets purchased online,” said the man.

There are two main boarding piers in the city center:  Hotel Ukraine  and  Park Kultury . Always take note of your particular berth when buying tickets online.

Where to sit onboard?

Even on a warm day, the headwind might be chilly for passengers on deck. Make sure you have warm clothes, or that the crew has blankets ready upon request.

The glass-encased hold makes the tour much more comfortable, but not at the expense of having an enjoyable experience.

Getting off the boat requires preparation as well. Ideally, you should be able to disembark on any pier along the way. In reality, passengers never know where the boat’s captain will make the next stop. Street hawkers often tell passengers in advance where they’ll be able to disembark. If you buy tickets online then you’ll have to research it yourself.

There’s a chance that the captain won’t make any stops at all and will take you back to where the tour began, which is the case with Flotilla Radisson. The safest option is to automatically expect that you’ll return to the pier where you started.

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Two Holland America Line crew members die in onboard 'steam release' in Bahamas

Two Holland America Line crew members died on the line’s Nieuw Amsterdam ship on Friday.

The deaths occurred following "an accidental steam release in an engineering space" around 9:20 a.m. while the ship was calling at Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas, according to a spokesperson for the line.

The crew members were third engineer Joseph Terrado and wiper Wawan Gusnawan. Terrado was from the Philippines and Gusnawan was from Indonesia.

"All of us at Holland America Line are deeply saddened by this event," the spokesperson said in an emailed statement. "We’ve been in contact with the families of both team members and are offering our support to them and to all of our crew at this difficult time."

Nieuw Amsterdam was sailing a week-long Eastern Caribbean cruise that departed from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on March 16, according to CruiseMapper . The ship returned to Fort Lauderdale around two hours late on Saturday, and left for its next cruise about three hours late.

The vessel will visit Ocho Rios in Jamaica on Tuesday.

"The Bahamas Maritime Authority and the Dutch Safety Board are currently investigating. Safety is always our top priority, and we are working to understand what, if anything, can be learned from this tragic accident," the spokesperson said, noting that earlier reports that the crew members died in a fire on board were incorrect.

Two investigators from the Dutch Safety Board traveled to the Caribbean as part of the inquiry, the independent administrative body said in an emailed statement. The BMA did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for comment.

Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at [email protected].

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The ship had spent two days in Baltimore’s port before setting off.

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The Dali was less than 30 minutes into its planned 27-day journey when the ship ran into the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Tuesday.

The ship, which was sailing under the Singaporean flag, was on its way to Sri Lanka and was supposed to arrive there on April 22, according to VesselFinder, a ship tracking website.

The Dali, which is nearly 1,000 feet long, left the Baltimore port around 1 a.m. Eastern on Tuesday. The ship had two pilots onboard, according to a statement by its owners, Grace Ocean Investment. There were 22 crew members on board, the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore said in a statement. There were no reports of any injuries, Grace Ocean said.

Before heading off on its voyage, the Dali had returned to the United States from Panama on March 19, harboring in New York. It then arrived on Saturday in Baltimore, where it spent two days in the port.

Maersk, the shipping giant, said in a statement on Tuesday that it had chartered the vessel, which was carrying Maersk cargo. No Maersk crew and personnel were onboard, the statement said, adding that the company was monitoring the investigations being carried out by the authorities and by Synergy Group, the company that was operating the vessel.

“We are horrified by what has happened in Baltimore, and our thoughts are with all of those affected,” the Maersk statement said.

The Dali was built in 2015 by the South Korea-based Hyundai Heavy Industries. The following year, the ship was involved in a minor incident when it hit a stone wall at the port of Antwerp . The Dali sustained damage at the time, but no one was injured.

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Crew aboard Dali all survived bridge crash ‘by God’s grace’

A director of a baltimore ministry was in touch with those aboard the dali after their ship crashed.

The director of a Baltimore ministry heard a loud boom in the wee hours of Tuesday and figured it was thunder. Then he woke up, turned on the radio and learned that the noise had been the sound of a catastrophe — the crash of a ship into a bridge that involved merchant sailors he had seen just hours earlier.

Andrew Middleton, director of the local Apostleship of the Sea, texted a seafarer aboard the 985-foot container ship Dali.

“Is everyone on board safe?” he asked at 6:03 a.m.

Five minutes later, the crew member replied.

“Yes. By God’s grace.”

Their exchange is the first publicly reported communication from a mariner aboard the vessel, which lost power and slammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge about 1:30 a.m. Tuesday. Middleton’s account also provides new insight into the path of the cargo ship before the crash, which destroyed the bridge — rising to 185 feet above the Patapsco River at its peak — and left at least six people missing and two injured.

“The words that ‘the Key Bridge is gone’ — it still shakes us,” Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) said Tuesday morning.

Just before the disaster, crew members aboard the Dali alerted authorities that the vessel had lost power, which prompted a rushed effort by authorities to halt vehicle traffic and evacuate people from the bridge. That “mayday” warning is credited with saving numerous lives, Moore said, but it came too late to save workers who were repairing potholes on the span.

The Dali left the Panama Canal on March 13, arrived in New York on March 19, then traveled to Norfolk on Friday, according to the ship-tracking website VesselFinder.com. It arrived Saturday in Baltimore.

Although the Dali’s trip from Panama to the Chesapeake Bay appeared uneventful, records show the nine-year-old ship has had problems related to propulsion in the past.

In June, inspectors at the port of San Antonio, Chile, discovered a problem categorized as relating to “Propulsion and auxiliary machinery,” according to the Tokyo MOU, an intergovernmental shipping regulator in the Asia-Pacific region.

The issue was classified in the subcategory of “Gauges, thermometers, etc,” but no additional details of the deficiency were provided. The problem was not serious enough to warrant detaining the ship, according to the records , and the Dali was found to have no outstanding deficiencies after a follow-up inspection later that day.

Basil Karatzas, chief executive of Karatzas Marine Advisors & Co., said he suspected that the Baltimore disaster followed a halt in the supply of fuel to the Dali’s engine. “If there was any malfunction of gauges and thermometers looping back to the engine, [that] may have caused or contributed to the accident,” Karatzas said.

The ship — about 157 feet wide and longer than three football fields, according to MarineTraffic.com — stayed in Baltimore for three days.

On Monday, while the ship was docked, Middleton said, he drove its captain and a crew member to shop at a Walmart. In the car, Middleton said, the captain told him about the vessel’s upcoming journey to Sri Lanka — explaining that it would take about a month, because the ship would be traveling around the southern tip of Africa to avoid the Suez Canal and Red Sea, where Yemen’s Houthi rebels have been attacking ships.

“They were going out of their way to ensure their own safety,” said Middleton, whose ministry provides services for seafarers when they arrive at the port.

Employees of the ministry transport crew members to local establishments and provide counseling to those on board, who are often far from home and dealing with the strains of life at sea.

Before he left them Monday afternoon, Middleton prayed with the captain and crew member.

“God bless these gentlemen,” he prayed. “Have a safe voyage.”

The Dali left about 12:44 a.m. Tuesday and was expected to arrive at the Sri Lankan port city of Colombo on April 22, a journey of 27 days.

But then it lost power as it neared the Key Bridge. Thick black smoke began to appear from the ship’s port funnel, video showed. The lights turned off, then on, then off again. The vessel was traveling at eight knots, which Moore called “a very, very rapid speed.”

At 1:27 a.m., as the darkened ship was illuminated by city lights on either side of the harbor, members of the Maryland Transportation Authority police scrambled to respond to the ship’s “mayday.”

“Hold all traffic on the Key Bridge,” one voice said over the transportation authority police radio, according to records from Broadcastify, an open-source audio streaming service. “There’s a ship approaching that just lost their steering.”

Others on the radio announced they were on their way to the bridge or already holding traffic.

Then, one voice asked whether there were workers on the bridge.

“You might want to notify whoever the foreman is to see if we can get them off the bridge temporarily,” another voice said over the radio.

At 1:28 a.m. — less than a minute after the first warning — the Dali struck one of the bridge’s piers.

An officer replied that he would drive onto the bridge and notify the workers after another officer arrived to keep the traffic blocked. But the bridge had already been hit.

About 20 seconds later, a voice shouted over the radio, “The whole bridge just fell down!”

The Dali was traveling under the flag of Singapore. Singapore’s Maritime Port Authority said Tuesday that it was investigating the collision and providing “full cooperation” to the U.S. Coast Guard. The authority, which regulates marine services in Singapore, said there were 22 crew members on board at the time of the crash.

The registered owner of the ship is Singapore-based Grace Ocean Pte Ltd., and it is managed by Synergy Marine Group. Neither company immediately responded to a request for comment from The Washington Post. An official from Grace Ocean told the global shipping news website TradeWinds that the company is “working with the ship’s technical manager Synergy Marine to determine what happened.”

News accounts indicate that reported problems with the Dali date to 2016. That year, the Dali struck a stone wall at the Belgium port of Antwerp as it was unmooring and leaving the port. The ship sustained “hull damage impairing seaworthiness,” according to Equasis, a maritime data service created by European authorities. VesselFinder, a maritime monitoring service, reported that no one was injured and no cargo was spilled. The ship was detained in Antwerp for necessary repairs.

About three months after the Antwerp collision, the Dali was sold by its Greek owner, Oceanbulk Maritime, to Grace Ocean, a Singapore-based subsidiary of the Japanese conglomerate Mitsui & Co.

Synergy Marine Group has been involved in at least three incidents since 2018 that led to the deaths of crew members, according to investigation records from transportation safety agencies and government statements.

In 2018, a technician onboard a vessel managed by Synergy was killed when a personnel elevator malfunctioned, according to authorities in Australia, where the vessel was registered.

Required “safety barriers” were not put in place before the technician began his work, and “aspects of the supervision and communications throughout the task were ineffective,” said an investigation report by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau.

In 2019, an officer on a Synergy-registered vessel was reported missing. An investigation by authorities in Singapore found that the officer had probably fallen overboard while working alone on a lifeboat and that it was “probable” he was not wearing a personal flotation device. And last year, a tanker partly managed by Synergy collided with a dredger off the coast of the Philippines, killing two seafarers: a Filipino national and a Chinese national, according to Philippine Coast Guard officials.

On Tuesday evening in Baltimore, the Dali was still sitting in the water, surrounded by remnants of the once 1.6-mile-long bridge. Dive teams cautiously searched for victims Tuesday afternoon, hampered by rough waters, piles of silt in the Patapsco River and the twisted wreckage of the submerged bridge.

Rebecca Tan, Sarah Cahlan, Tim Craig and Gregory S. Schneider contributed to this report.

Baltimore bridge collapse

Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after being hit by a cargo ship , sending at least eight people from a construction crew into the water. Two people were rescued and the remaining six are presumed dead, officials said. Follow live updates and see photos from the scene .

How it happened: The container ship lost power shortly before hitting the bridge, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) said. Video shows the bridge collapse in under 40 seconds.

Victims: Divers recovered the bodies of two construction workers who died , while finding other vehicles trapped and probably containing the other victims, officials said. They were fathers, husbands and hard workers . The entire crew aboard the container ship Dali survived . First responders shut down most traffic on the four-lane bridge after the crew issued an urgent mayday call. It saved lives, Moore said.

Economic impact: The collapse of the bridge, which severed ocean links to the Port of Baltimore, adds a fresh headache to already struggling global supply chains . See how the collapse will disrupt the supply of cars, coal and other goods .

History: The Key Bridge was built in the 1970s and spanned the Patapsco River. Rebuilding the bridge will probably take years and cost hundreds of millions of dollars, experts said.

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