Luxury Yacht Service Training

STCW95

1. What other requirements do I need before joining a yacht crew?

   You will need to gain a Basic STCW95 ( Standards of Training, Certification & Watchkeeping)

   Minimum Age: No specified minimum age

   Modules/Certifications:

   Personal Survival Techniques,

   Firefighting and Fire Prevention,

   Elementary First Aid, Personal Safety and Social Responsibility

   Pre Entry Certifications: None

   Career Path Experience Level: Rookies 0-1 year

   Sea Time / Required Experience: No sea time / experience required

    

Basic Requirements

1. What other skills would be useful?

   No other skills or experience are necessary for entry level to this program, however, a whole range of skills are useful, such as experience in Fine Dining, Silver Service, Cocktails, Restaurants, Bars and Hotels. Housekeeping, Hairdressing, Qualified & Registered Massage, Personal Trainer, Floristry, Basic Bookkeeping, Computers, are all skills that will very useful.

2. Are there any age restrictions?

   Well, some yachts prefer younger people, others more mature and  it often depends a lot on your personality and attitude, and the preferences on the yacht owners or captains. We have trained students from 22-45 years over the years and most students find work reasonably easily, however, other skills, both professional and life, assist in gaining these jobs, which really applies to most jobs, doesn't it?

3. I've heard I need an 'ENG1 MCA Medical Cetificate', how do I get one?

   The ENG1 MCA Medical Certificate is a Seafarers medical exam and you can get it at medical centres around the world. For better employment opportunities, particularly with crew agencies, it isvery wise to obtain one as it is becoming mandatory for yacht, in particular charter situations. However,athough there is a cost, according to where you get it, it is valid for 2 years. 

General Information

1. What background does Josephine Ive have with luxury yachts?

   I hold a Sailing Certifcate gained in Sydney in 2003. Experience on yachts includes professional yacht service training for MY Lady Lola (205ft): MY Octopus (413ft): MY Tres Hermanos III (76ft) among many others. In the early 2000's I  was, for 4 years, consultant instructor to a well-known and recognised sail and crew training academy in the UK. As senior instructor, my background has been in high profile butler service and training, as you will read in my profile page.Whilst at school in the UK I was member of the Sea Cadets for several years. I studied and gained City and Guild (London) Diplomas for Professional Chef for Hospitality Industry; Professional Restaurant Service;  Advanced Hotel and Catering Skills; Vocational and Adult Teaching. I have strong experience in Luxury Hotels and Resorts who also operate yachts.