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The report from the Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands concluded: “Anchoring is a routine activity carried out on all ships, however the potential hazards should be rigorously assessed and all identified risks mitigated as far as possible. Danger areas and snapback zones around anchoring equipment should be identified and clearly marked." here
A recent report from the Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands has linked the crew death on Ocean Victory to the catastrophic failure of a windlass brake.
Questions have been raised about crew safety recently, as this fatality came less than 12 months after a Kibo crewmember was seriously injured in a fall from the 82 metre yacht. Earlier last year, in May 2015, an inquest ruled that the death of a deckhand on luxury yacht Faith in 2013 was accidental. more
The Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands also recommended that anchoring procedures should only be carried out by properly qualified and experienced personnel who are aware of the potential hazards. [links]
Read on to see five more things each yacht owner must know about crew safety. more
Years ago at a bar in Thailand, I met a guy who told me all about the yachting world which he had worked in. I had never seen a superyacht or heard anything about it so I wasn’t sure exactly what he meant. Afterwards, I went away and Googled it. You just can’t believe how big some of the boats are! more
The tight bunk bed spaces can be a bit hard but thankfully most yachts I’ve worked on have been ok. Sail yachts are notorious for small cabins so I try and avoid them! [links]
As with any job, there are some, however, the positives definitely outweigh the negatives. The hours you work can be long which makes it tiring. It can also be hard to live and work with people that you don’t get along with. I try and get off the boat as often as I can to have some space and time away. It can be quite full-on in this sense, especially if you’re an introvert like me. [links]
There are 3 main categories of other roles on board in addition to being a stewardess. They are the Deck crew, the Engineering team and the Chefs. So there’s a good amount of variety on board. here
Dock walking often leads to on the spot daywork. It is, therefore, a good idea to carry around a backpack with a change of clothes that you do not mind getting ruined (a white t-shirt and less smart shorts, or an old boat t-shirt). Some boats will give you day working clothes to use, but do not count on it.
Day work is non-contractual temporary work on a yacht. Read through the advice and tips below to become an expert dayworker and give yourself the best possible chance of finding a job.
Always ensure you arrive 10-15 minutes before daywork commences. Stand on the dock and be ready to begin work. Do not ring the bell and hassle the crew, it is likely they are having coffee/eating breakfast and will see you on the cameras. NEVER BE LATE. It is a cardinal sin in yachting and you will likely be sent home.
Shipping agents will have the resources to help crews with country-relevant information. Plus, agents will be able to advise on the possibility of travelling through borders and what travel forms/documents are required to do so. The website of Nautilus, the International Union, features many reputable resources for crew, especially regarding employment advice. Photo: Charl van Rooy / SuperYacht Times Collaborate to change contract terms
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The way the yacht has been operated and how crew have been looked after during a crisis will be a legacy that will carry on with the yacht. It's important that post-corona, the yacht remains a desirable place for guests and future crew. Photo: Charl van Rooy / SuperYacht Times