Resources

Insights for captains, owners, and crew.

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Crew Retention

What Does Crew Turnover Actually Cost a Superyacht?

The real cost of losing crew mid-season goes far beyond recruitment fees. We break down the hidden expenses that most management companies overlook.

28 April 20266 min read

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Getting Started

How to Get Into Superyacht Crew: What You Actually Need to Know

A former crew member breaks down what it really takes to get into superyacht crew — from STCW to dock walks to the stuff no training course covers.

5 May 20267 min read

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Crew Retention

Why Superyacht Crew Quit Mid-Season (And What Captains Can Do About It)

Nearly 40% of junior crew leave within their first season. The reasons aren’t salary — they’re burnout, poor leadership, and no psychological safety.

10 May 20267 min read

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Industry Updates

The New STCW Rules on Crew Welfare: What Changed in January 2026

The January 2026 STCW amendments added violence and harassment prevention to mandatory PSSR training for the first time. Here’s what it means for superyachts.

14 May 20266 min read

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Life at Sea

What It’s Actually Like Working on a Superyacht

A former deckhand shares the real version of superyacht life — the 32-day crossings, the shipyard months, the 18-hour charter days, and the moments that make it worth it.

2 May 20267 min read

Crew Retention

Mid-Season Burnout: How to Recognise It Before Your Best Crew Walk Off

82% of superyacht crew have experienced low morale onboard. A former deckhand explains how burnout creeps in, what it actually looks like, and what keeps good crew from walking.

8 May 20267 min read

Crew Retention

How Small Crew Conflicts Become Mid-Season Walkouts

Most crew don’t leave over one big incident. They leave because dozens of small ones went unaddressed. A former deckhand on how conflict really works onboard.

12 May 20267 min read

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Crew Retention

The ROI of Crew Mental Health: Why the Numbers Work for Owners and Management Companies

Crew wellbeing isn't a soft perk — it's a business decision. A breakdown of why investing in mental health support pays for itself, and what happens when you don't.

13 May 20267 min read

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Life at Sea

Loneliness at Sea: What Isolation Really Feels Like on a Superyacht

You're surrounded by people 24 hours a day and still feel completely alone. A former deckhand on the kind of loneliness nobody talks about in yachting.

15 May 20267 min read