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Deckhand Starter Course

SuperYachting South Africa
• 1 hour and 52 minutes
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Deckhand Starter Course

SuperYachting South Africa
• 1 hour and 52 minutes
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Overview Lessons

  1. Who Is a Deckhand, and What Is a Superyacht?

    Who Is a Deckhand, and What Is a Superyacht?

    It is essential to have a basic understanding of the different crew roles onboard and the different types of superyachts.

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    Superyacht Staff Structure 2 minutes
    The Role of A Deckhand 3 minutes
    Types of Contract 1 minute
    The Definition of A Superyacht 2 minutes
    Private Yacht vs. Charter Yachts 2 minutes
    Superyacht Sizes 4 minutes
    Superyacht Builds and Ages 1 minute
    Assessment: Who Is a Deckhand, and What Is a Superyacht? 3 minutes

  2. What Qualifications Do I Need to Work on A Superyacht?

    What Qualifications Do I Need to Work on A Superyacht?

    Knowing what qualifications you need will increase your chances of finding a job and save you both time and money.

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    Introduction 1 minute
    Mandatory Qualifications for A Deckhand 1 minute
    Minimum Manning, Flag State, the MCA, and The RYA 2 minutes
    Entry Level Qualifications for A Deckhand 3 minutes
    Deckhand Career Development Courses 1 minute
    The MCA Officer of The Watch (OOW) Pipeline 3 minutes
    Supplementary Qualifications 1 minute
    The Yachtmaster 'Funnel' 1 minute
    Assessment: What Qualifications Do I Need to Work on a Superyacht? 4 minutes

  3. How Do I Choose Where and When to Go to Find a Job?

    How Do I Choose Where and When to Go to Find a Job?

    You have to be in the right place at the right time.

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    Introduction 2 minutes
    Shoreside Infrastructure 1 minute
    Ports and Marinas 4 minutes
    Shipyards 1 minute
    Transportation Hubs 1 minute
    Shoreside Superyacht Guest Attractions 1 minute
    Superyacht Support Services 1 minute
    Charter Seasons 5 minutes
    Summary 1 minute
    Assessment: How Do I Choose Where and When to Go to Find a Job? 2 minutes

  4. How Do I Get There?

    How Do I Get There?

    To get to a superyacht hot spot you need the correct documents.

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    Introduction 1 minute
    Visa Types 1 minute
    COVID and Vaccinations 1 minute
    The Risks 1 minute
    Visas Application 1 minute
    The United States 1 minute
    The Mediterranean (The Schengen Area) 1 minute
    Visas on Superyachts 3 minutes
    Assessment: How Do I Get There? 1 minute

  5. How Do I Find a Job on a Superyacht?

    How Do I Find a Job on a Superyacht?

    How do I find a job, and what jobs are there?

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    Introduction 1 minute
    Dock-Walking 3 minutes
    Boarding a Superyacht for the First Time 1 minute
    Day-work 2 minutes
    Crew Agencies 1 minute
    The Importance of First Impressions in the Superyacht Industry 2 minutes
    Important Character Traits to Have and Why 3 minutes
    Superyacht Curriculum Vitae (CV) 3 minutes
    Interview Technique 1 minute
    The Seafarers Employment Agreement (SEA) 1 minute
    Summary 1 minute
    Final Assessment: Deckhand Starter Course 13 minutes

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