Would it be possible to work 6 months on then have 6 months off as a first-time deckhand. I am looking at doing a ski season and then spending the off season as a deckhand. Love the videos, informative and very transparent.
yes, I am at university studying Navigation and as soon as I am finished next year I will be doing my stcw and other courses and finding a job on a yacht
@nicholas mayne Hello Nicholas, and thank you for responding to my comment. Studying Navigation at university sounds very interesting. Where are you doing that?
@Owen_T 0 Hello Owen. It's likely that the only way you'll get this is by taking a seasonal position. There is a possibility that the yacht will ask you to come back for subsequent seasons; however, there is no guarantee. In this case, you just need to look for a different yacht each summer. It's something that a lot of people have done successfully in the past: winter skiing, and summer yachting!
It's 4am in my time zone, I don't even know how I got here nor did I even know this industry actually existed, but I'm obsessed. 😂😂😂 Your humor alone has me sold. Great work!!
Thanks Plague Babe! It's my pleasure to have introduced you to the superyacht industry! I also recommend that you check out these channels: Super Yacht Captain; Jared Watney; eSysman SuperYachts. They've got some amazing content, but they aren't as funny as me! 😂
Matthew, you have an excellent attitude and a fantastic handle on what it takes to have a happy and successful career/life! Thank you so much for sharing your experiences.
Great video and congrats on a step up the ladder. Smaller boats certainly offer the chance for a varied working. While I fondly remember my time at sea i don't miss the work involved in keeping a full worldwide folio of charts and publications up to date :)
Thanks woolyimage! The update process has been made a lot easier through the use of online management tools, but it's still possible to find yourself surrounded by stacks of tracing paper and magenta pens! My last yacht also had a worldwide folio, which I used to help the 2nd officer with.
Another great video Matthew, I really enjoyed it I’m sure others will too. My STCW basic training starts tomorrow, I cannot wait to take my first steps to join the industry.
While you are in no danger of me becoming a hand on a yacht, I enjoy watching these. If I was 40 years younger....maybe. But now your biggest danger is I become an owner and want to drive. 😄 Be safe!
Thank you for letting me know that you're enjoying the videos. Your comment reminds me of a friend whose owner used to like driving the tender; he would spend most evenings repairing the paintwork!
Informative and enjoyable video, we have learned a bit more about your current position on board your current vessel. Information about how the positions responsibilities can differ from vessel to vessel and size of vessel, which can probably be the same for other positions on board. Thank you Matthew
Thank you Frank! It was a pleasure to share a bit more about my current role. You're absolutely right that the same goes for other positions on board. Bigger yachts mean bigger departments (deck, interior, galley, and engineering), and the duties become more defined.
Hello Akhil, and thank you for commenting. My knowledge about chef jobs is relatively limited; however, this topic is frequently asked about, so I shall work on trying to put something together for a future video.
@@WorkonaSuperyacht thank you sir one day I will join with yacht I use to watch your all videos it's very good I have been working cruise line since 2012 but just few months before only I started to work for yacht position your videos help me lots I update my CV after watching your video this help me lots Thank you very much..
Another fun, entertaining, and more importantly educational video Matthew! Always a pleasure :) what model of yacht are you currently on? Would be great to know more about the vessel and possibly directions as to where I could find out more regarding potential employment on board your vessel (since you would be an amazing boss, and that is genuinely my honest opinion)? Look forward to hearing from you and thanks again for a fun video :)
Thank you Motters, and I like the name change! She was built by Princess, but I'm afraid I can't say any more than that. I really appreciate you writing that I'd be an amazing boss. We don't currently have any positions available, but please feel free to email me your CV anyway.
@@WorkonaSuperyacht good to hear from you Matthew :) I completely understand that you are unable to give too much away with regards to the vessel you are on. I will send you my CV once I have passed my YM exams, as without that, I doubt I would make much of an impression were I to present myself for potential employment within the industry. When do you think you will leave the dock again?
@Motters I look forward to receiving it! As with everything else in the world at the moment, the upcoming season is still uncertain. Regardless, I hope we will leave the dock very soon!
I'm sure the drills for the crew are taught in a fun way. On a private yacht, apart from probably the obligatory controls of external firms which are undoubtedly less numerous, is the pace so high? 😀😀👍👍👍
Hello Rudi. I'm afraid I don't understand what you mean about the pace being so high; however, you're right that private yachts are subject to less regulation than charter ones.
@@WorkonaSuperyacht Occasionally, I use the "translator", sometimes not. I think I should all the time. 😂😂 Watching your videos, I find that the speed in the work is very high. You have to be in perfect health, especially when there are guests on board. I think with an owner it should be less stressful (a good owner). Don't lose a lot of time with my comment, i'm not in the industry, but only a dream. 😎😎
@Rudi Deghelt Now I understand! ☺️ It all depends on the yacht, but yes when guests are on board it can be very fast-paced. The days can also be very long, so you need to have plenty of energy. Out of season, things slow down considerably; however, you're always at work so it can sometimes be hard to unwind.
Hi, I love your videos. Your desire and motivation to plug out so much value is admirable.. Wanted to pitch this idea (and it may already be in your video repertoire) I would love a video that I could share with people outside of the industry (like family and friends) that explains what we do in a nutshell I notice when I say ‘I work as a deckhand on luxury yachts’, they sometimes don’t understand it or take it seriously Thanks!
Thank you for the feedback, and for the great video idea! I too often get strange looks from people when I tell them that I work on a super yacht. This is definitely a video worth making, so I'll add it to the list!
Great videos, please don’t change a thing, great info like nobody else is doing! My question is what your thoughts are about when paper charts are 100% discontinued? Thanks again!
Thank you for this wonderful feedback! More and more ships (and yachts) are moving over to full ECDIS, which negates the need for carrying paper charts on board. There are certain parts of the world for which ENCs aren't available, and paper charts are still required, but the major trading routes are covered. I think the idea of going paperless is great, but I would have to actually work on a paperless yacht to see if I liked it in practice. In the same way as a book, I think there will always be something comforting about having an actual chart in your hands. There's also the issue of relying on technology and software that you don't know how to fix without external help.
Love your videos. Hope I can get an answer in the next videos. I'm asthmatic and I always have to bring my inhaler with me. What if a member of the crew is asthmatic? How do you get inhalers around the world? Of course, we can extend the question to all health problems
Hello Lorenzo, and thank you for commenting. To work on a superyacht you will need to pass a seafarer's medical, which will assess your ability to work at sea. In addition, before joining a yacht you would be asked to disclose any pre-existing medical conditions. This would ensure that the yacht could get you the right treatment in the event of an emergency. I don't think it will be an issue, but I also don't want to give you false information. Try contacting a doctor who is qualified to issue seafarer's medicals, and they will be able to provide a proper answer. You could also contact a yacht crew agency to ask if they have any experience of this with previous candidates.
Hi! First off, such a big fan! Your videos are entertaining & informative. Job well done. Are you on a 40m+? Cause that's my sweet spot going on as Mate. I'm an aspiring first officer and recently qualified OOW with 3+ years experience. Really like to get your advice as to how you transitioned from Bosun->1st Officer. More Focus on LSA/FF, Navigation, passage planning, emphasis on responsibilities etc.? Trying find any advice going forward. Thanks! :)
Hello Frans-Hugo, and thank you for your kind feedback on the channel. Yes, I am on a 40m. Up until now I'd always worked on large motor yachts over 500GT. As ever, the grass is always greener so as time went on I started to wonder if smaller yachts under 500GT might be a better fit. Discovery of the MCA Master 200 / OOW 500 was a bit of a revelation for me. It's not a qualification that ever really gets mentioned on larger yachts because people tend to go from Yachtmaster straight to OOW 3000. Nevertheless, I passed the oral exam and then set about getting a first mate job in this size range. From the perspective of running the deck/exterior of the vessel I was comfortable from the beginning; after all, that is the job of a bosun. I also had good knowledge of ISM, and all duties pertaining to that of a 2nd officer on a yacht over 500GT. The bigger challenge for me was the overall management of the crew in all departments, and the requirement to bounce between such a variety of tasks as shown in this video. I am fortunate enough to be working under a captain with large yacht experience, and he has really helped to develop my skills in this respect. It's a career path that I highly recommend, and the thought of stepping up into an officer position on a larger yacht is now far less daunting. It's a steep learning curve but you have the experience and qualifications to do the job, so don't be afraid to just go for it. If you're anything like me, you'll eventually look back and be glad that you did.
@frans-hugo smit Studying up on the ISM code will be a big help; however, it's important to remember that this is just a general set of principles which need to be tailored for each individual yacht. As a result, one of the biggest challenges is actually implementing ISM on board, and creating an environment in which all crew willingly adhere to the rules. The management company is a huge help in this regard, and it's something you'll learn and improve over time. I'd like to step up into a deck officer role on a yacht >500GT that runs full ISM. I've no doubt this will present additional challenges, but I think that learning the ropes on a yacht running mini-ISM is a great place to start. Thank you for all the other video ideas, and for supporting the channel!
@@WorkonaSuperyacht Thanks for the info man! Apologies, haven't gotten your name yet? Last question 😅 You wouldn't mind telling me how things are looking, in terms of the season ahead? Is there a slow start? How's the activity looking? What are people saying? Are boats willing to fly crew in from outside US/EU? Due to everyone outside basically needing to have boat papers in hand before flying over. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.
@Frans-Hugo Smit My name is Matthew. Things are still looking uncertain here in the Mediterranean, and I was recently told by a crew agent that many yachts are waiting to see what happens before hiring more crew. Regardless, some yachts will be busy this summer (just as they were last summer), and job opportunities will be available. Seafarer's are able to travel, so I think yachts will still be willing to fly crew in from outside Europe or US if they are the right candidate for the job. For more information, I'd recommend contacting a crew agent.
The publications I show in this video are just a small selection that I took from the shelf. COSWOP may not need to be located on the Bridge, but as per "A Master's Guide to the UK Flag" it should be carried on board as follows: - 5 crew or less (one copy) - more than 5 crew, but less than 20 (4 copies) - more than 20 crew (6 plus) You can download the full text here: www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-yacht-masters-guide-to-the-uk-flag
@@WorkonaSuperyacht No thank you with all this info in these videos you make Im gaining knowledge that is worth a lot I think I know where my future carrer is now thanks to you !
Nice video, how many deck officers are there onboard including Master? What is the longest journey you undertake? It looks like a lot if different responsibilities for you as a First Officer on this type of yachts.
Thank you, Captain B. On this yacht it's just the Captain and I. More officers will be added depending on size of yacht and the distance it travels away from a safe haven. This yacht and many like it are based in the Mediterranean, so it's usually fairly coastal with passages of only a few days.
Hi there and congats for your nice videos! I'd like to ask you the following: First how easy is it to get hired as an officer on a yacht, when one comes from the merchant navy? I mean are there such cases in the industry, or most officers started out as yacht cadets and then went further on? Second: As far as you may know (or could tell me whom to ask, in case you know someone who's formerly worked on a cruiser), what are the pros and cons of working on a yacht compared to those working on a cruiser? Cause I'm also considering to work on a cruiser and I'd like to know just in case I get lucky. Eg: - Are there 4 on 4 off rotations on cruisers? - Are the shifts the same as on cruisers (eg 8am -12 pm X 2 shifts per day), or is there a continuus timetable of 10 to 12 h (maybe 14 h) per day? - - Are the officers' cabins on yachts always shared? - I've watched your video on wages, but would you know if wages on cruisers and on yachts are more or less the same? (are there wait time wages and extras on both vessels?) - Do you happen to know if the crew food on cruisers is worse or better than on yachts? - Are there any chances to interact with clients on yachts? (I've been told that crew on yachts may also swim in the sea near the yacht when the yacht is anchored and the officer is off duty and after all also gets to meet clients as a water sports instructor, whereas on cruisers 3rd and 2nd officers are not allowed to sit at the same dining tables/entertainment spaces with the clients). Thanks in advance for all the answers you give to us. Go on!
Hello enosis, and thank you for supporting the channel. For information about getting started on yachts with only merchant navy experience, please check out this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-r2FWpTp1g0s.html I don't have any experience with cruise ships (and I'm not in contact with anyone that does), but here are some answers to your questions from a yachting perspective: - Rotational jobs on yachts are typically 2 months on : 2 months off, 10 weeks on : 10 weeks off , or 3 months on : 3 months off. - Unlike commercial ships, many yachts spend a lot of time in port. During these periods, the working hours for officers may change from the standard 4 hours on, 8 hours off. - I've been told that superyacht officers get paid more than cruise ship officers, but you would need to confirm this. - I don't know how cruise ship food compares, but crew food on a yacht is generally very good. - You will interact with guests as required to perform your duties, but you won't socialise with them. I hope that helps, and thank you again.
@enosis I really appreciate you asking if there's anything else that can be done to support the channel, but your views and comments are more than sufficient. Clicking the bell icon will just give you notifications when I release a new video. Thank you!
Thanks for the video. How does the crew deal with medical conditions? What if guests bring on board locally illegal medicine? What if they do drugs ? And if it is the owner?
question ?? If you on a yacht of a load line length of under 24 metre but over all length of 26.3 metre and up to code for charter can you lock it up and leave it for a few months or do you need to keep some one onboard in the UK
Great question! I'm afraid it's not a simple yes or no answer: I've just been reading through "A Master's Guide to the UK Flag", which states that yachts under 500GT (I presume the one in question is) are properly manned according to LY3. The Large Commercial Yacht Code (LY3) doesn't specify how many crew need to be on board; however, it does have a section on "Establishing Safe Manning Requirements". This is done by considering a variety of factors such as where the vessel is being operated; maintenance and repair; security etc. In your case it may be decided that it's not necessary to have someone on board all the time; however, locking it up for the winter with no one checking on it might be a stretch too far. Whatever is decided, it will need to be agreed with the insurance company.
@@WorkonaSuperyacht Thank you! You mentioned that she was fairly small, but I don't really have a sense of what "fairly small" means in the yachting would yet. This helps a lot. 🙂
