Savvy Maritime Academy

Deckhand Training Academy (5 -8 Weeks)

Become a competent deckhand with practical experience in duties essential to your role by completing our training program.

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Yacht Deckhand Course Breakdown:

  • Insight & Overview
  • Familiarization, Mental Preparation & Theory
  • Hands-on Practical Deckhand Duties & Training
  • Bridge Familiarization & Duties, Watches & Basic Navigation
  • 10 Day Yacht Tender Handling (31ft Twin Outboard Center Console)

5 - 8 Weeks of Essential Deckhand Theory & Practical Skills

Length of course is dependant on the candidates level of ability at the start of the course

Gain a significant advantage over other deck crew by building years of knowledge and experience combined into an 8-week intensive course led by captains, experienced deck crew, and specialist industry professionals. This is a unique opportunity that will allow you to gain extensive knowledge and practical experience in tasks that can take years to become competent at without a training program such as this.

Being prepared for your role as a deckhand on board will allow you to excel at your position, take on more responsibility, and ultimately see a return on investment within just a few months. This course will allow you to take charge, stand out and build a successful career.

Deckhand Familiarization, Mental Preparation & Theory

  • Components of the yachting industry and how they integrate with each other
  • The importance of the chain of command
  • Maritime Conventions and Codes
  • In-depth understanding of your role and how to add value to your position
  • Guest interaction
  • Certifications and contracts including Minimum Required Certification, Official Log Book, Seafarers' Employment Agreements and Medical Insurance
  • Habitation, living where you work and how to live with others in a close quarters.
  • Social understanding and awareness
  • Mental, emotional, and financial preparedness to help you thrive during and after your career

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Practical Deckhand Training Modules

Practical training is done at our 10 000sq. ft facility, on our tender, and on locally based yachts & superyachts that we have access to.

Gaining practical exposure to a broad range of deckhand duties takes time. Becoming competent at these tasks takes practice. We provide a unique opportunity for you to refine your deckhand skills under the supervision of captains and experienced deck crew.

A few points covered:

  • Comprehensive knowledge and terminology of all aspects and components on the exterior of a yacht.
  • Line handling, fender use, and all aspects of docking and securing a vessel.
  • Knowledge and practice of anchoring procedures and how to properly anchor a vessel.
  • How to tie knots specific and crucial to the job
  • Where and how to apply the knots & bends
  • Knowledge & application of products commonly used in the maintenance of yachts.
  • Washdown process and procedures
  • Maintenance and care of teak decks
  • Paint education & application (building coats & top coats including spray gun training & practicals)
  • Fairing & filler education and application
  • Polishing Techniques
  • Sanding techniques (fairing, wood, paint, varnish)
  • Varnish preparation and application
  • Maintenance of teak cap rails
  • Cranes and Lifting procedures.

Bridge Familiarisation & Duties, Watches & Basic Navigation Tools For Deckhands

As a deckhand, it is important to have an understanding of the safety systems and operations, be familiar with the bridge and watch duties, as well as use some basic navigational tools.

Having a good grounding in the above, allows you to take on more information from the start and ultimately increase your competency and the value that you add onboard. Learning the above can take time on the job and it is hugely beneficial to be familiar from the start.

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A Few Topics Covered Relevant to Deckhand Duties:

  • Standing orders
  • Publications
  • Logbooks and Plans
  • Collision Regulations
  • Voyage Planning
  • Bridge Watch
  • In Port Watch

Tender Handling (12 Day)

We have designed our Tender Handling Academy to specifically address the needs of the deckhands and other yacht crew working in the and superyacht industry. It is a unique opportunity to gain confidence and competence so that you can take on more responsibility as a deckhand and apply for jobs that require tender handling experience (a Powerboat Level II or Rib Master does not count as tender handling experience).

With 2 days of theory combined with 8 days of practical training, we will ensure that you are exposed to all avenues of superyacht tender handling so that you can step into your deckhand role with confidence.

*The 10 day tender handling course is included in the Deckhand Academy but is also run as an individual course*

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Complete Your Deckhand Training With us in Fort Lauderdale, USA

Fort Lauderdale is the ideal city to complete your deckhand certifications. Savvy Maritime Academy is close to all essential services and most importantly, where you need to be to find your dream job on a yacht.

Our staff are well connected and respected and will help you to create strong networks in the area.  We are here to help to connect you to the many deckhand jobs available in the area.

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Our AMSA recognised courses allow you to work in Australia's beautiful waterways and oceans aboard Superyachts and other vessels. The training covers the required operational and safety competencies to see you into your next exciting chapter or a career move.

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The Superyacht Crew Academy is Australia’s leading training provider, we deliver both International and Australian qualifications for the Superyacht & Maritime industries.

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Superyacht Crew Academy is a registered training organisation and industry leader, offering fully accredited courses to enable your qualifications to take you anywhere you want to go. Both International and Australian recognised competencies will place you into your dream of working on a Superyacht or in the Maritime industry across a range of roles and skills. Our courses are packaged with the required mandatory safety standards and you can add on extra skills.  We are here to help you and guide your course selection, so don’t wait, connect with us.

We also operate as Sydney Maritime Institute which is a division of the Superyacht Crew Academy to provide training courses for people wishing to work on Australian Commercial vessels.

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“I have been on a Superyacht for six months and I absolutely love it! The crew is great and the owners are wonderful. We left Florida two weeks ago and we are on a three month trip over to California! We made a stop in Cuba and the owners invited all of the crew to go on day trips with the guests to sight see! Now we are in the Cayman Islands. From here we head through the Panama Canal and then we go to Panama City, Papagallo Peninsula Costa Rica then Cabo San Lucas, before we end up to Southern California. This is such a great experience for me. I do stewardess work, cook for crew and guests, handle lines when docking and leaving as well as watch shifts while we’re underway. I just wanted to say thanks again for all the valuable training I received in my classes! Thank you!”

Jessica Benway – Stewardess

“I am so excited!!! I went for my first interview yesterday afternoon at an agency and got a call from them later on advising that they’d put me forward for a 2nd stewardess position and to expect a call from the captain. He rang this morning and we met at Starbucks and… they are flying me up on Friday! It’s happened so fast, but it felt right. The yacht is currently in Norfolk, Virginia and we will be heading out very soon to spend the season in New England. The captain was really laid back and very forthcoming. Apparently the yacht is privately owned by a wealthy guy (obviously) and isn’t chartered out very often. Mostly they do cocktail parties. He thinks we will be in the Mediterranean next year although he is waiting on confirmation from the owner. The pace on the yacht seems very relaxed. It will be a great place for me to learn as much as possible. I am so keen to get started. Thank you!”

Carlie – Stewardess

“Everything is going GREAT for me over here! We have travelled from Fort Lauderdale all the way along the East Coast up to Labrador, Canada over 4000 miles so far. My roster is split so I spend the first part of the day as a deckhand and the second part of the day as the second stewardess onboard a 154 foot SuperYacht. The owners are fantastic. I really enjoyed the interior crew course and feel so much more prepared for my stewardess role.”

Katie Ford – Stewardess and Deckhand

“I was totally impressed by the STCW training I received at the Superyacht Crew Academy. The instructors were excellent, the equipment top notch, and I truly feel confident that I would perform well in the case of an emergency aboard ship. Thank you Chris and Deb for being so helpful to me. As a foreign student coming to Australia for this training, your kindness was extra meaningful. I am now a Superyacht Agent in Noumea and spend a lot of time aboard superyachts. Even though I am not a member of the crews, my STCW training is right there in the back of my mind just in case there was an emergency; especially when refuelling, helping resupply the medical equipment or moving heavy equipment on and off the superyachts.”

Chloe Morin – Super yacht Agent Noumea Ocean Services

“You are by far the most professional and successful training facility that I have dealt with around the world. Keep up the amazing work!”

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“A big thank you for your professionalism to all people from the Superyacht Crew Academy. Your team really made this experience unforgettable.”

Laurent Dreyer – Fastrack Graduate

“My experience with Superyacht Crew Academy was amazing. I had a fantastic time on the deck crew course and learnt a lot more than I expected.”

Tom Armstrong – Deckhand

“In my first interview I got offered a job! I really liked the chief stewardess so I am on a 43m private Superyacht for the season. I have been on the boat for two weeks and so far all is going well. I am looking forward to a good season and I will be home for Christmas. Two other people who did the course with me, Emily and Adam also got jobs very easily! Thank you again for all of your support and giving us a great head start!”

Ashtyn Leary – Stewardess

“The instructors were excellent, very professional and thorough. My training at Superyacht Crew Academy made my job as stewardess aboard the Tango possible and enjoyable. It really helps to have the inside story from experts before you begin. I’m happy to recommend the Superyacht Crew Academy to anyone interested in working in this industry.”

Haley – Stewardess M/Y Tango

“I just wanted to say thank you to the staff at Superyacht Crew Academy. I am currently working on a 43m M/Y Eclipse which is situated in Israel during the winter and the Mediterranean in the summer. I am heading into my third week here, now crossing to Genoa, Italy for the boat show. I am a 3rd stewardess and loving it. We are now in Kotor in Montenegro near Croatia and it is absolutely stunning. I am loving my job and have been lucky enough to rotate with duties and will be doing service this week, in a few hours actually. Thank you for all your help!”

Lauren A – Stewardess

” I thought I would give you a quick update on my adventures. I’ve just finished a cruise on an expedition vessel and am back in Antibes looking for a new position as a stewardess. Thank you for the casual work experience I did while completing my interior course. It’s definitely a lot better now that I have the right qualifications and some experience. I’m finding that there is so much more available to me.”

Natasha Harris – Stewardess

“Thank you for all the help and support that you gave me when i was studying with you. it was amazing and I will no doubt be visiting again hopefully at the end of next year when I come to do my Yacht Master OffShore. The Boat has offered me an awesome opportunity to learn all there is to learn as well as an awesome salary, benefits, and program. Not to mention the crew are a happy bunch of people and we are like a large family…. I have learned that the crew makes the boat and that is the main thing, not the salary, benefits or program!”

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Superyacht Crew Academy

Superyacht Crew Academy Provides training and certification for people who wish to work on Superyachts anywhere in the world and within the Australian Maritime Industry. Legal Name: Club Sail Pty. Ltd. Trading as: Superyacht Crew Academy Registered Training Organisation no. 91462

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Superyacht Deckhand Training Course

Start your career in the superyacht industry.

UKSA’s Superyacht Deckhand/Crew training course is the perfect springboard into the superyacht industry. Thanks to our expert tuition, purpose-built site and ALL-INCLUSIVE, intensive training package, you can start your career in the superyacht industry after just 19 days at UKSA, armed with all the qualifications and skills you need.

Our yachting career students will tell you that we provide unbeatable  course content, training and facilities.  You will also enjoy modern shorebased accommodation and freshly prepared daily meals while you are training with us.

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About the Superyacht Deckhand Training course

  • Crew training (deck work, look out and watch duties, tender duties and safety procedures)
  • Vessel care (maintenance, basic repairs, cleaning)
  • Basic engineering and safety training
  • Careers guidance from our professional team
  • Networking within the industry
  • UKSA superyacht uniform (branded polo shirts) are provided

Why train with UKSA?

When you train at UKSA you experience our world-class tuition and over 35 years of maritime industry insight.  Also included in your course fee :

  • Accommodation in our new Sea.Change building for the duration of your course *
  • Freshly prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner provided each day
  • Purpose built classrooms and navigational training simulators all on one site
  • One-to-one mentoring throughout the course from your instructors
  • Dedicated careers course manager
  • Career support both during and after your time at UKSA
  • Networking on site throughout your time at UKSA
  • Use of our swimming pool
  • Access to our fully equipped gym

* subject to availability, we reserve the right to provide alternative accommodation on site

Qualifications gained

  • UKSA Superyacht Crew Training Certificate
  • STCW Basic Safety Training
  • MCA Proficiency in Designated Security Duties
  • RYA Powerboat Level 2
  • RYA Tender Operator
  • RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency
  • RYA Marine Short Range Radio

Alternative pathways into the superyacht industry

If you are considering a long term career on-board a superyacht and are aged between 18-25 you may want to consider our  Superyacht Cadetship .

Prerequisites

Deckhands are typically required to work long hours and must be physically fit and able. You must be energetic and enthusiastic with an ability to work to a high standard in all tasks.

All seafarers must have an ENG1 seafarer medical fitness certificate to work at sea (click  here   for more details).

Whilst it’s not essential to hold your ENG1 to complete your training with UKSA, it is required to hold this to secure work in the industry. For this reason, we recommend all students gain their ENG1 before they attend training.

Course funding information

As a charity, we have funding opportunities available for many of our students. UKSA is committed to making training and qualifications accessible to those who have the desire to succeed in a yachting or watersports career. Your course adviser will be able to provide you with the details, assess your eligibility and put you forward if you are a suitable candidate.

To see a full list of all of our funding options visit our  funding opportunities page  or call us to talk about your options on  +44 (0)1983 203038

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“I received assisted career funding from Edmiston which enabled me to embark on this new adventure. Without the financial assistance from Edmiston I would probably not have been able to follow my dreams. If you are looking for a challenge that is extremely rewarding with lots of new experiences I would highly recommend you do the Superyacht Deckhand Training course.”

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Become a Superyacht Deckhand

  • Begin a career on a Superyacht
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A Deckhand is an entry-level position, and the role can vary from yacht to yacht. However, the first responsibility for a Deckhand is the meticulous cleaning and maintenance of the exterior of the yacht, which must be kept in pristine condition at all times.

More than that, though, working as a Superyacht Deckhand is an exciting and rewarding career kick-starter that will see you travel across the globe, make amazing new friends and gain a plethora of new skills and experiences!

If you want to become a Deckhand then click the button below and start your new career today.

However, if you’re still not sure then continue reading to find out more about working as a Deckhand on a Superyacht.

How much does a Deckhand make on a Superyacht?

A Deckhand’s salary ranges between €2,000 to €3,500 a month, though the average is €2,500. Almost all Superyachts pay is in Euros. The salary can depend on many factors, the main one being the yacht’s “crew” budget.

The owner or management company will agree on a budget that the captain uses to hire crew. Each yacht will have a different budget, which can lead to small variations in the amount yachts pay their crew.

Your total salary can also depend on whether you work on a charter or private yacht. On a charter yacht, it is customary for charter guests to tip the crew, the tip is normally around 10% of the charter fee. Chartering a Superyacht can set you back anywhere from €250,000 to €1 million per week.

Tips are split evenly between the crew and on average your tip can be anything from €2,000 – €5,000 for a week’s charter. Tips are paid on top of your monthly salary. Our  guide on Superyacht salaries  will explain more. Remember, you live onboard the yacht so there are very few living expenses.

What qualifications do I need to be a Deckhand?

here are three areas to consider when it comes to qualifications and experience. The first two are mandatory, the third depends on you, what work experience you have or job you have been doing to date.

  • ENG 1 medical  required by all crew who work at sea. If you are thinking of becoming a Superyacht Deckhand we recommend you complete the ENG1 medical before completing Step 2.
  • STCW Basic Safety Training  is a set of compulsory safety qualifications required by all crew in case there is an emergency onboard. STCW is a six-day course comprising; sea survival, first aid, fire fighting (great fun), and health, safety, and security.
  • Get some experience  we will explain more below but you don’t have to come from a yachting background to work on a Superyacht.However, it does help if you know the basics. Yachts want to see that you have a good work ethic, like the outdoors, and can get on with people.If you have a background in; hospitality, Engineering, Carpentry, Electrician, Water sports instructor, Divemaster, to name a few, then this will look great on your CV.

It is true that for any new job, the more experience and skills you can offer the better. So, if you are new to yachting and want to get qualified before heading off, we can help you get started.

How do I become a Deckhand with no experience?

You don’t need to be a  Yachtmaster  or have worked on a yacht to become a Deckhand on a Superyacht. Most Superyacht crews don’t come from a boating background. Once onboard, the yacht’s crew will show you the ropes and what is expected.

However, any experience in water sports, diving, or on boats will help. Don’t worry if you haven’t worked in a practical role or been on boats.

Apart from the compulsory qualifications mentioned above, what is common among all crew is the desire to work outdoors in the sunshine.

What all Superyachts look for is a  good attitude , a desire to work hard, and to be part of a team. If you have a good, positive attitude, then you can go far. Flying Fish can provide all the qualifications and skills you need to get going; all we ask is for you to provide bring a good work ethic and a positive attitude.

What does a Deckhand actually do?

Well, that’s hard to explain in just one article! All crew work, eat and sleep onboard, the yacht will become your home, the crew your family.

The yacht will look after you, the chef cooks all your meals while onboard. Your contract will specify your duties, salary, working hours, and holiday entitlement. The yacht will supply your uniform and provide further training if necessary.

The role of a Deckhand will vary from yacht to yacht, depending on the size, how many crew, whether it is private or charter, the owner, Captain, and many other factors. However, the deck team’s main role is the cleaning and maintenance of the exterior of the yacht and its toys.

You will be tasked with washing the yacht, cleaning the windows, scrubbing the teak decks, and polishing the stainless. When the guests are onboard you may drive the tenders, and jet-skis, help with water sports activities, and even time in the bridge on lookout duties.

What is a typical working day like as a Deckhand?

Your working day will typically start at 8:00am and finish at 6:00pm, usually six days a week. When on charter, or if the owners are onboard, your work hours will differ. Unsociable hours are common when guests are on board.

Do I live on board?

You will share a cabin with another Deckhand. The cabins are small but comfortable, with an ensuite bathroom. There is access to the internet via that yacht’s Wifi system, so you can keep in touch with friends and family at home.

How do I find work on a Superyacht?

There are three ways crew can find a job:

  • Most crew travel to Antibes, France, described as the hub of yachting in the Mediterranean. The Med season runs from March through to October.
  • Online, we talk a bit more about “going online” below.
  • Contacts. If you know somebody already working on a Superyacht, then it is possible to find work through their connections.

Almost everybody that is looking for a job on a Superyacht travels to Antibes, France. On arrival, crew tend to stay in a crew house, such as the  Crew Grapevine  used as a base to look for work.

If budget is a concern, then crew join forces and rent an Airbnb between them. The advantage of a crew house like the Crew Grapevine is that the owners (ex-yachties) actively help you find a job.

The way you find a job on a Superyacht is quite unique. From your base in Antibes, you would travel to other ports in the local area, walk the dock and chat with the crew working onboard to see if any positions are available.

Superyacht crew who have the evening off will go to the local bars to unwind. This is the perfect chance to get to know people working on Superyachts and build connections in the industry.

Go online to look for a work

All Superyacht recruitment agents post positions on their respective websites. Once qualified, new, or “green crew”, as they are known, would register with the agency and complete their registration form. You would then get in touch with the agent to start searching for that dream job.

The recruitment agent’s job is to match the right candidate for the job being advertised. There are many recruitments agents out there, we work closely with  YPI  a Superyacht recruitment agency based in the South of France.

A quick Google search for “ Superyacht Recruitment Agents ” will bring up a list.

Yotspot  is a very popular website that matches yachts with quality crew.

Facebook  is another medium that yachts use to post jobs. To keep up to date, is it worth joining a couple of the Superyacht Facebook groups. Yacht crew jobs and Palma yacht group are two examples.

How long does it take to find work on a Superyacht?

Over the 12 years we have been running our Superyacht Deckhand programme, most customers find a job between one and four weeks. We have had customers that have found a job in a day and others that have taken six weeks to find that perfect job.

The time it takes to find a job is down to you. You will need to be proactive, up early, and make sure you are at the front of the queue. From our experience, people who work hard and explore every opportunity will find a job quickly.

Every Captain or Officer that calls us for a reference asks the same question – does the candidate have a good attitude? You need to be hard-working, happy to work long hours, and used to mucking in. Have a can-do attitude and a willingness to go the extra mile to help your fellow crewmates.

When is the best time to look for work on a Superyacht?

Traditionally Superyachts recruit for the Mediterranean season  any time between February to May.  That being said, yachts recruit all year round. We have seen many graduates find work in July and August when the season is in full swing.

The next key recruitment period is between September and November as yachts prepare for the Caribbean season. Yachts will cross the Atlantic anytime between December and January to cruise the Caribbean or the US for the winter.

Superyacht crew who have had a busy Mediterranean season may decide to take the winter off, which leaves opportunities for new crew to enter the industry.

Can I make yachting a career?

Yes! Thousands of crew who start out as a Deckhand climb the career ladder, first qualifying as a Lead Deckhand, then onto Officer and finally Captain. Okay, that sounds simple, but many have achieved their dream of becoming a Captain of a large Superyacht.

Running a yacht is not easy and requires a lot of qualifications, time at sea, excellent communication and management skills, and a deep understanding of the yachting industry.

Below is the career pathway from Deckhand to Master (Captain). The good news is there is a structured pathway, so you know what skills and sea time are required.

How do I become a Superyacht Deckhand?

This is where we come in. Flying Fish runs a two-week Superyacht Deckhand course that includes all the qualifications and skills you need to get started in the industry. Everything from the STCW Basic Safety Training to a bespoke programme to teach you all you need to know to get started.

The course is great fun, you will learn loads of new skills and meet like-minded people who, like you, are thinking about a different career path.

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If you want to travel the world on a Superyacht, earn an enviable salary and make some incredible friends for life, becoming a Deckhand is the way to go!

The course is suitable for complete beginners or those with experience who are looking to work as a Deckhand on a commercial yacht.

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Yacht Deckhand - What Certificates Do You Need?

To start a career in the yacht industry as a deckhand, you typically need to acquire certain certifications and qualifications. The specific requirements may vary depending on the country, yacht size, and the specific role you aim to fulfill. However, here are some commonly required certificates for aspiring deckhands:

STCW Basic Training: The Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) Basic Training is a foundational requirement for all crew members working on commercial vessels, including yachts. This training includes Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention and Firefighting, Elementary First Aid, and Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities.

ENG1 or Medical Certificate: You will need to obtain an ENG1 medical certificate or an equivalent medical examination to prove that you are fit for seafaring. This examination ensures that you meet the minimum health and fitness requirements. You can check a list with MCA Approved doctors that can help you with ENG1 certificate now.

Powerboat Level 2: The Powerboat Level 2 certificate or an equivalent small powerboat and rigid inflatable boat (RIB) handling certification is often required. This course covers the basic skills needed to operate small powerboats and is highly valuable for deckhands.

VHF Radio Operator's Certificate: Gaining a VHF Radio Operator's Certificate demonstrates your proficiency in operating marine VHF radio equipment. It covers essential radio communication procedures and regulations.

Personal Watercraft (PWC) Operator's Certificate: If the yacht has personal watercraft, such as Jet Skis, you may be required to hold a PWC Operator's Certificate. This certification verifies your competence in safely operating personal watercraft.

Security Awareness Training: Security Awareness Training is part of the STCW training and focuses on maritime security threats, recognizing and reporting suspicious activities, and understanding security-related responsibilities.

Yachtmaster Offshore or Coastal: While not always mandatory, acquiring a Yachtmaster Offshore or Coastal certificate can greatly enhance your employability. These certificates require practical boating experience, navigation skills, and passing an examination. They demonstrate a higher level of competence and proficiency in handling a yacht.

It's important to note that some employers may have additional requirements or preferences when hiring deckhands. It's advisable to research and understand the specific needs and regulations of the country or region where you plan to work in the yacht industry. Additionally, gaining practical experience, developing strong swimming skills, and having a positive attitude are all valuable assets when starting your career as a deckhand in the yacht industry.

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In order to work onboard a superyacht you must complete the following steps:.

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1. Learn about deckhand duties

Before looking for a job as a superyacht deckhand, it is important to have a good understanding of the duties associated with the role. It is a physically demanding position that requires determination and hard work. Working in a team while learning from experienced crew members is the key to becoming a successful deckhand.

Duties change depending on the yacht's schedule. This results in a wide range of responsibilities with emphasis on the cleanliness of the vessel, tender driving, lookout duties and general maintenance.

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2. Understand the deck structure

A deckhand is the lowest-ranked member of the deck team. When starting out, it is essential to have a good sense of situational awareness while learning from others wherever possible. Respect the higher-ranked crew and always do your best to fulfil the requests to the absolute best of your ability. Ask questions and ensure that you operate in a manner that is safe. The deck structure varies depending on the size of the vessel. The duties and responsibilities of a solo deckhand/mate on a small vessel will be different from that of a deckhand in a larger team.

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3. Complete Deckhand Training

There are certain training courses that all superyacht deckhands have to complete (and pass). In addition to the mandatory certifications & licenses, there are additional courses that may help you stand out amongst the crowd. Training courses are a significant investment and it is important to find a package that is best suited to your budget. My Crew Kit has broken down the training options below.

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4. Complete the steps on how to get a job on a Superyacht:

Now that you have a good understanding of what being a deckhand is about, it is time to take action. You will only become employable once you hold the correct certification and documentation. Visas are required in order to travel to superyachting hubs where you will attend interviews. You need to register with crew agents and ensure that you are applying for jobs wherever possible. Building a positive reputation together with a strong network of individuals involved in the industry is key.

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5. Find opportunities to learn additional skills!

There are a lot of experienced crew members to learn from and there is a lot of information on the internet to study (in addition to the courses that you study). Take advantage of every opportunity possible. Make sure you create a strong brand image of yourself and ALWAYS go the extra mile, even if there is no tangible benefit. Act in a professional manner and remember that every contact you make is a potential reference.

When an opportunity presents itself, make sure that you are prepared. Know your knots as well as your COLREGS. You will encounter situations where you can stand out or be seen as "another deckhand". Chief Officers and Captains are looking for well presented, professional crew who work well in a team and are willing to learn. Put yourself out there, work hard and most importantly enjoy what you do. Good luck!

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In order to find a job as a deckhand, you need to keep track of the latest deckhand vacancies. We have made this easy by displaying the latest deckhand jobs from various crew agencies.

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Two difficult years of all-out war between Russia and Ukraine has given Western militaries a lot to think about as the brutal fighting upends some previously held assumptions about the dangers and demands of modern combat and underscores the need for new processes.

For the US, this war has further emphasized the need to shift its thinking away from the post-9/11 conflicts in the Middle East toward readiness for the possibility of great-power conflict against a near-peer adversary like Russia or China. It has also taught American forces important lessons about the power and risks of technology both on and off the battlefield.

The use of cellphones in Ukraine has allowed images and videos of the war to spread around the world at record speed, advancing narratives and shaping its understanding of the war . But these devices have also proven to be problematic, even deadly, assets for soldiers that can give away their locations, by data transmission or other means.

Though not necessarily a new realization, US military leaders are taking this issue into account as they prepare American forces for future conflicts, The Washington Post reported on Thursday.

At an Army training center in California commanders are warning soldiers that their electronic gear could potentially be targeted by the enemy and are instructing them to avoid using their phones in training areas.

Such behavior has on more than one occasion led to deadly consequences in Ukraine. At the very end of 2022, for example, Kyiv's forces launched a precision strike against Russian positions in the occupied Donbas region after pinpointing the location using cellular data . The devastating attack killed scores of Moscow's troops.

Army Maj. Gen. Curtis Taylor told the Post that the US military's "addiction to cellphones" is a threat and compared it to when soldiers would smoke cigarettes on the front lines during World War II. The small, orange light would give away locations to the enemy.

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Cellphone usage by soldiers is not the only threat, though. Data from civilian devices — like a photo or video of a soldier's position — could be equally dangerous and reveal important information to the enemy. Throughout the Ukraine war, civilians have regularly recorded and relayed enemy troop movements.

Out in California, the military is training for this. Individuals tasked with portraying civilians took photos and videos of soldiers' locations and their equipment in a recent drill. The imagery was then uploaded to a fake social media site called Fakebook, and troops role-playing as the enemy used the data to stage attacks, the Post reported.

Cellphone usage is just one space where the US military is tinkering with its approach to warfighting. Other areas of focus that have emerged include the threat of small drones and efficacy of precision weapons in the face of electronic warfare challenges.

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VIRGINIA BEACH — Hundreds of firefighters and paramedics from across the state descended on Virginia Beach this week to learn about the latest firefighting and life-saving techniques, cancer and mental health awareness, and to check out new gadgets, equipment and technology.

The group came together for the annual Virginia Fire Rescue Conference at the Virginia Beach Convention Center and the city’s fire training center.

Virginia Beach has been hosting the event for more than two decades, and this year’s was the largest with more than 1,000 registered attendants and many more drop-in visitors, according to Battalion Chief Michael Carter, who also serves on the board of the Virginia Fire Chiefs’ Association.

“The biggest thing about this conference is the training,” Carter said. “Virginia has a lot of really good progressive things happening” in firefighter training and education.

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Among the topics covered were how to respond to, control and command different types of structure fires, such as single-family homes, apartment complexes, and high-rise buildings, Carter said. Ladder skills, vehicle extractions, and improved life-saving techniques were some other areas addressed, he said.

Sessions about cancer and mental health awareness, as well as the warning signs to watch out for, and the latest research on the subjects, were especially well-attended, Carter said.

“Those are really big issues for us,” he said.

At the convention center, dozens of fire and other emergency vehicles filled the enormous space. A truck from Loudon County, where a volunteer firefighter was killed and several others injured last week when a house exploded, was parked near the entrance with a black cloth draped across its grill. Boys and girls wearing red plastic firefighter helmets that were given out roamed around the vehicles and struggled to climb inside the tall trucks.

Among the equipment on display were all-electric fire trucks, drones with thermal imaging that can help find hot spots at fires and locate lost or trapped individuals, and blankets that can be used to isolate and control electric vehicle fires, which are much more difficult to put out when the battery catches fire.

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Okhotny Ryad station in Soviet times and today.

Okhotny Ryad station in Soviet times and today.

The Moscow metro system has 275 stations, and 28 of them have been renamed at some point or other—and several times in some cases. Most of these are the oldest stations, which opened in 1935.

The politics of place names

The first station to change its name was Ulitsa Kominterna (Comintern Street). The Comintern was an international communist organization that ceased to exist in 1943, and after the war Moscow authorities decided to call the street named after it something else. In 1946, the station was renamed Kalininskaya. Then for several days in 1990, the station was called Vozdvizhenka, before eventually settling on Aleksandrovsky Sad, which is what it is called today.

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The banner on the entraince reads: "Kalininskaya station." Now it's Alexandrovsky Sad.

Until 1957, Kropotkinskaya station was called Dvorets Sovetov ( Palace of Soviets ). There were plans to build a monumental Stalinist high-rise on the site of the nearby Cathedral of Christ the Saviour , which had been demolished. However, the project never got off the ground, and after Stalin's death the station was named after Kropotkinskaya Street, which passes above it.

Dvorets Sovetov station, 1935. Letters on the entrance:

Dvorets Sovetov station, 1935. Letters on the entrance: "Metro after Kaganovich."

Of course, politics was the main reason for changing station names. Initially, the Moscow Metro itself was named after Lazar Kaganovich, Joseph Stalin’s right-hand man. Kaganovich supervised the construction of the first metro line and was in charge of drawing up a master plan for reconstructing Moscow as the "capital of the proletariat."

In 1955, under Nikita Khrushchev's rule and during the denunciation of Stalin's personality cult, the Moscow Metro was named in honor of Vladimir Lenin.

Kropotkinskaya station, our days. Letters on the entrance:

Kropotkinskaya station, our days. Letters on the entrance: "Metropolitan after Lenin."

New Metro stations that have been opened since the collapse of the Soviet Union simply say "Moscow Metro," although the metro's affiliation with Vladimir Lenin has never officially been dropped.

Zyablikovo station. On the entrance, there are no more signs that the metro is named after Lenin.

Zyablikovo station. On the entrance, there are no more signs that the metro is named after Lenin.

Stations that bore the names of Stalin's associates were also renamed under Khrushchev. Additionally, some stations were named after a neighborhood or street and if these underwent name changes, the stations themselves had to be renamed as well.

Until 1961 the Moscow Metro had a Stalinskaya station that was adorned by a five-meter statue of the supreme leader. It is now called Semyonovskaya station.

Left: Stalinskaya station. Right: Now it's Semyonovskaya.

Left: Stalinskaya station. Right: Now it's Semyonovskaya.

The biggest wholesale renaming of stations took place in 1990, when Moscow’s government decided to get rid of Soviet names. Overnight, 11 metro stations named after revolutionaries were given new names. Shcherbakovskaya became Alekseyevskaya, Gorkovskaya became Tverskaya, Ploshchad Nogina became Kitay-Gorod and Kirovskaya turned into Chistye Prudy. This seriously confused passengers, to put it mildly, and some older Muscovites still call Lubyanka station Dzerzhinskaya for old times' sake.

At the same time, certain stations have held onto their Soviet names. Marksistskaya and Kropotkinskaya, for instance, although there were plans to rename them too at one point.

"I still sometimes mix up Teatralnaya and Tverskaya stations,” one Moscow resident recalls .

 “Both have been renamed and both start with a ‘T.’ Vykhino still grates on the ear and, when in 1991 on the last day of my final year at school, we went to Kitay-Gorod to go on the river cruise boats, my classmates couldn’t believe that a station with that name existed."

The city government submitted a station name change for public discussion for the first time in 2015. The station in question was Voykovskaya, whose name derives from the revolutionary figure Pyotr Voykov. In the end, city residents voted against the name change, evidently not out of any affection for Voykov personally, but mainly because that was the name they were used to.

What stations changed their name most frequently?

Some stations have changed names three times. Apart from the above-mentioned Aleksandrovsky Sad (Ulitsa Kominterna->Kalininskaya->Vozdvizhenka->Aleksandrovsky Sad), a similar fate befell Partizanskaya station in the east of Moscow. Opened in 1944, it initially bore the ridiculously long name Izmaylovsky PKiO im. Stalina (Izmaylovsky Park of Culture and Rest Named After Stalin). In 1947, the station was renamed and simplified for convenience to Izmaylovskaya. Then in 1963 it was renamed yet again—this time to Izmaylovsky Park, having "donated" its previous name to the next station on the line. And in 2005 it was rechristened Partizanskaya to mark the 60th anniversary of victory in World War II. 

Partizanskaya metro station, nowadays.

Partizanskaya metro station, nowadays.

Another interesting story involves Alekseyevskaya metro station. This name was originally proposed for the station, which opened in 1958, since a village with this name had been located here. It was then decided to call the station Shcherbakovskaya in honor of Aleksandr Shcherbakov, a politician who had been an associate of Stalin. Nikita Khrushchev had strained relations with Shcherbakov, however, and when he got word of it literally a few days before the station opening the builders had to hastily change all the signs. It ended up with the concise and politically correct name of Mir (Peace).

The name Shcherbakovskaya was restored in 1966 after Khrushchev's fall from power. It then became Alekseyevskaya in 1990.

Alekseyevskaya metro station.

Alekseyevskaya metro station.

But the station that holds the record for the most name changes is Okhotny Ryad, which opened in 1935 on the site of a cluster of market shops. When the metro system was renamed in honor of Lenin in 1955, this station was renamed after Kaganovich by way of compensation. The name lasted just two years though because in 1957 Kaganovich fell out of favor with Khrushchev, and the previous name was returned. But in 1961 it was rechristened yet again, this time in honor of Prospekt Marksa, which had just been built nearby.

Okhotny Ryad station in 1954 and Prospekt Marksa in 1986.

Okhotny Ryad station in 1954 and Prospekt Marksa in 1986.

In 1990, two historical street names—Teatralny Proyezd and Mokhovaya Street—were revived to replace Prospekt Marksa, and the station once again became Okhotny Ryad.

Okhotny Ryad in 2020.

Okhotny Ryad in 2020.

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1. Electrostal History and Art Museum

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2. Statue of Lenin

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3. Park of Culture and Leisure

4. museum and exhibition center.

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5. Museum of Labor Glory

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7. Galereya Kino

8. viki cinema, 9. smokygrove.

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10. Gandikap

11. papa lounge bar, 12. karaoke bar.

  • Statue of Lenin
  • Electrostal History and Art Museum
  • Park of Culture and Leisure
  • Museum and Exhibition Center
  • Museum of Labor Glory

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  • DMITRY KORCHAK Playlist 57 great video clips

FULL DMITRY KORCHAK Playlist 57 great video clips

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Information on the Performance

  • Work Title: DMITRY KORCHAK Playlist   
  • Composer: various   
  • Libretto: various     Libretto Text, Libretto Index
  • Venue & Opera Company: various  
  • Recorded: various
  • Type: Staged Opera Live
  • Singers: Dmitry Korchak
  • Conductor: various   
  • Orchestra: various  
  • Stage Director:   
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Information about the Recording

  • Published by: OoV   
  • Date Published: 2023   
  • Format: Streaming
  • Quality Video: 3 Audio: 3
  • Subtitles: nosubs   
  • Video Recording from: YouTube      FULL VIDEO

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS PERFORMANCE

Dmitry Korchak (born February 19, 1979 in Elektrostal/Moscow Oblast) is a Russian tenor and conductor.

Korchak received his musical education at the Moscow Choral Academy. In 2004 he won prizes at the “Francisco Viñas” International Singing Competition in Barcelona and at the Plácido Domingo Operalia International Competition in Los Angeles.

As a singer he has appeared at La Scala in Milan, the Vienna State Opera, the Berlin State Opera Unter den Linden, the Paris Opera Bastille, London’s Covent Garden and New York’s Carnegie Hall. He has collaborated with artists such as Daniel Barenboim, Riccardo Chailly, Plácido Domingo, Lorin Maazel, Zubin Mehta and Kent Nagano.

From 2017 to 2020, Dmitry Korchak was Principal Guest Conductor at the Novosibirsk Academic Opera and Ballet Theater, where he directed his own festival, and Guest Conductor at the Mikhailovsky Theater in Saint Petersburg.

Korchak has made several guest appearances at the Kissinger Sommer, the Salzburg Festival and the Rossini Festival in Pesaro, where he also worked as a conductor. Korchak also worked with the Bavarian Radio Orchestra and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, among others.

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