May 2018 - Crew
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MCA Approved Medical Courses
Caroline Blatter 12 Apr 2024 Fort Lauderdale / Palma & Puerto Portals / The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice / South Coast of England & London / Crew Training & Courses / Medical Services / Pharmacies / Complimentary Therapies
Highly recommended Medical First Aid Training with MSOS in Southampton, Palma, Antibes and Fort Lauderdale. All details online, with an easy booking and payment system.
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New Rules for Crew Stamping in/out of the Schengen Zone in the Balearics
Caroline Blatter 08 Jan 2024 Mallorca / Spain / Customs Brokers / Customs & Immigration / Crew
BWA Yachting Spain share NEW RULES for crew stamping in/out of the Schnengen Zone in the Balearics.
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Sageseas to host a new initiative for Captains and Pursers
Caroline Blatter 04 Dec 2023 Crew Training & Courses / Mental Health/ Wellbeing/ Leadership Courses
Sageseas are hosting a couple of new initiatives next week, running a Captains Round Table and a Pursers Pause for Thought.
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Amazing Seamanship Skills by Superyacht Captain and Crew in heartwrenching Rescue
Caroline Blatter 06 Apr 2023 Antigua / St. Kitts / St. Maarten / St. Martin / St. Kitts & Nevis / Crew Training & Courses / Caribbean & Central America / Safety Equipment / Fire / Liferafts - Supply & Service / Crew
The humbling and challenging rescue on the 27th March 2023, by Captain Thomas Auckland and the crew of SY Genevieve, the 37m Ocean Cruising Performance Cutter built by Alloy Yachts of New Zealand, in Caribbean waters off the coast of St. Kitts.
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Discover a World of Adventure and Excitement as a PADI Scuba Instructor
Caroline Blatter 13 Feb 2023 Saba / St. Barth’s / Crew Training & Courses / Caribbean & Central America / Dive Centres / Equipment / Commercial Underwater Services / About/General Information
Join the PADI community and make a career out of doing what you love.
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New Safety Initiative for the Superyacht Sector
Caroline Blatter 25 Jan 2023 South Coast of England & London / United Kingdom / About/General Information / Crew
CHIRP Maritime publish their first 'Superyacht FEEDBACK' newsletter - a distinctive yacht-specific publication focused on safety issues encountered on Superyachts, with a confidential independent reporting programme.
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Yachties vs. Street Angels - Palma
Caroline Blatter 28 Oct 2022 Palma & Puerto Portals / Mallorca / Spain / Mental Health/ Wellbeing/ Leadership Courses / Mediterranean / Shoreside Activities & Events / Charitable Donations / Sports / Gym / Fitness / Golf / Tennis / Yoga
'The RETURN MATCH' on Saturday 5th November, 2022 at Son Ferrer Football Club, Palma de Mallorca ...a fun match to raise awareness of men's mental health, and money for two local charities...
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Hard-ly Speaking - Dr. Chris Henry
Caroline Blatter 10 Oct 2022 New Zealand / Mental Health/ Wellbeing/ Leadership Courses
"We know it's good to talk - but doing so isn't always easy...." As relevant now was it was in 2019, Dr. Chris Henry shares his own experience in Hard-ly Speaking, a series of talks especially for men, held in Christchurch, New Zealand, in the hope of building a more connected community.
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Crew Awards 2022 - A 'Knight to Remember'!
Caroline Blatter 27 Sep 2022 Montenegro / Monaco / Mediterranean / Yacht / Boat Shows / Crew
Acrew have a busy few weeks ahead - hosting the ACREW & IMM Business Lounge at La Rascasse during the Monaco Yacht Show, then mid October a weekend of the Crew Awards Ceremony & Celebrations at Porto Montenegro! Seminars available to book in Monaco, and a Full Package deal on offer for Montenegro...
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Fraudulent Certificates of Competency from Montserrat Yachting Association
Caroline Blatter 18 Jul 2022 The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice / France / Montserrat / Crew Training & Courses / Crew Agents / Relief Captains / Yacht Deliveries / Caribbean & Central America / Mediterranean / Crew
The Red Ensign Group (REG) and the International Maritime Association (IMO) have both issued statements regarding the rumoured fraudulent tickets issued by the Montserrat Yachting Association (MYA), shared via the Professional Yachtsmen's Association (PYA).
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Yacht crew do NOT fall under sanctions regulations that apply to Russian Superyachts
Caroline Blatter 21 Apr 2022 South Coast of England & London / United Kingdom / Crew
U.K Department of Transport confirms Seafarers are NOT within the scope of the sanctions regulations that the UK government is applying to Russian Superyachts.
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Professional Organisations & Donation updates for Yacht Crew - 11th March
Caroline Blatter 12 Mar 2022 France / United Kingdom / Mental Health/ Wellbeing/ Leadership Courses / About/General Information / Crew
Nautilus International and the Professional Yachting Association have this week addressed various questions & issues as they have arisen for yacht crew affected by the conflict in Ukraine, and for those crew working on yachts now affected by global sanctions. Read more in these changing uncharted time...
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PYA Advice for Crew on Russian Linked Vessels
Caroline Blatter 10 Mar 2022 France / Mediterranean / About/General Information / Crew
There are concerns among some of our PYA members regarding their legal and financial status if they are working on yachts which are Russian flagged or are owned by Russian individuals or Russian entities. The current crisis is a constantly evolving situation, and we are all in uncharted waters
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Nautilus offers Advice & Discounts for Crew Membership Rates following Ukraine Crisis
Caroline Blatter 10 Mar 2022 United Kingdom / Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes / About/General Information / Crew
Nautilus International, THE UNION for professional yacht crew, held an Instagram Q&A session on the 8th March, for yacht professionals who were concerned about the impact of the war in Ukraine on their work. Read the transcript, and find out how to become a member.
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Listen & Share...
Caroline Blatter 09 Feb 2022 Mallorca / Spain / Mental Health/ Wellbeing/ Leadership Courses / Mediterranean
An Accredited Counsellor & Life Coach, recommended for his non-judgmental attitude, natural warmth, and empathetic listening skills, Gary Napier is a top counsellor based in Mallorca, but can arrange private meetings online, so you can talk from anywhere in the world.
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Stranded KIwi Seafarers call for specific MIQ allocation
Caroline Blatter 14 Dec 2021 New Zealand / Mental Health/ Wellbeing/ Leadership Courses / Australia & New Zealand
Hundreds of New Zealand seafarers – a key part of the heavily disrupted global supply chain – are being left high and dry in countries all over the world, many for more than six months at a time, causing them and their families considerable stress.
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Confused by International Travel Entry requirements...look no further!
Caroline Blatter 10 Nov 2021 Travel Agents/ Services / About/General Information / Crew
Sherpa is a travel information start-up company based in Toronto, Canada - an independent resource, whose mission is to help travellers move freely around the world - its a wealth of up-to-date information.
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World Suicide Prevention Day - 10th September
10 Sep 2021 Mental Health/ Wellbeing/ Leadership Courses
The 10th September every year is World Suicide Prevention Day. We know that suicide is preventable, it’s not inevitable. But sadly not being okay is still widely stigmatised...
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PYA Digital Service Record Book
Caroline Blatter 02 Aug 2021 Crew Training & Courses
Find out more about the PYA's new Digital Service Record Book, and about the longstanding MCA approved service they offer of Verification of Sea Miles.
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Ombudsman to investigate the plight of Kiwi Seafarers stranded at Sea
Caroline Blatter 29 Jul 2021 New Zealand / Crew
After receiving complaints from a substantial number of Kiwi Seafarers, the Ombudsman has agreed to investigate issues with MBIE’s (Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment) process for Kiwi Seafarers accessing MIQ (Managed Isolation & Quarantine)
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Interviewing as crew for yachts...some thoughts from a Chief Stew
Caroline Blatter 17 Jun 2021 Crew Uniforms & Embroidery / Crew Training & Courses / Crew Agents / Relief Captains / Yacht Deliveries / About/General Information / Crew
Interviewing for a yacht job can be a completely different experience depending on who you’re speaking to. Especially as a junior crew member, you could have NO IDEA what you’ll be asked. Some interviewers are very direct and to the point, only wanting to discuss work, but other interviewers are super friendly, will chat your ear off and not even mention the boat until the last 5 minutes!…
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#LIFEONBOARD - New Yacht Crew Helpline & Maritime Mental Health Awareness Training - NOW ONLINE
Caroline Blatter 23 Nov 2020 Crew Training & Courses / Crew
Mental health awareness training for management level personnel in the maritime industry - on yachts or working ashore. All online, led by a consultant Clinical Psychologist, and details about the New 24 -hour Helpline launched for professional Yacht Crew !
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#LIFEONBOARD - Supporting the people who work to make everything happen.
Caroline Blatter 29 Oct 2020 Yacht Agent / Concierge Services / Yacht Management / Yacht Charter / Yacht Sales / About/General Information / Crew
Join us for #LIFEONBOARD, to celebrate and share the triumphs, challenges and everyday realities of our journeys in yachting. We want to support the people who work to make everything happen.
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MaritimeMT Crew Awards 2020 by ACREW
Caroline Blatter 07 May 2020 Barcelona / Spain / Crew Uniforms & Embroidery / Crew Training & Courses / Crew Agents / Relief Captains / Yacht Deliveries / Mediterranean / Crew
Nominate your favourite captain or crew member for the Crew Awards 2020 before it is too late! Nomination phase ends on 11 May 2020.
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Marine Electrical Control Systems Course for Superyachts
Caroline Blatter 25 Sep 2018 Palma & Puerto Portals / Mallorca / Spain / Crew Training & Courses
A Special introductory offer from SeaSystems (UK) Ltd. A 3 day course in October, including practical sessions. Where Aigua Sea School, Santa Catalina, Palma de Mallorca When 9-11 October, 9am to 5pm Price Special October introductory price €695 (for 3 days, normal price €895) How to book Follow link www.seasystems.co/training and then ‘Click for SeaSchool’ button. Numbers are…
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Needing Crew…or looking for a change of job?
Caroline Blatter 26 Apr 2018 Crew Training & Courses / Crew Agents / Relief Captains / Yacht Deliveries / Crew
When it comes to looking after yachts, it’s the crew on-board that are completely indispensable. A happy crew means an efficiently managed yacht, so recruiting, retaining and caring for skilled and compatible on-board teams is top priority – as every experienced owner & captain will tell you! As seasons change, yachts are on the move – as are often crew. Whether you are a Captain…
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