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Yacht partners

Nautilus continues to open up dialogue with crews, agencies, employers, owners and regulatory authorities across the yacht sector.

To provide a tailored service to members in the sector, we've established partnerships with agencies across the yachting world, including in Antibes, the UK and Guernsey, USA and South Africa.

France

D&B Services

D&B Services

is a crewing agency in France, specialising in yacht management, crew training, crew placement and crew declaration, which manages the Union's office in Antibes. The company is also authorised to deliver and rent boats and conduct yacht maintenance, as well as supply equipment.

To contact D&B services:
3 Bd. d'Aguillon
06600 Antibes
France

Tel: +33 (0)962 616 140
Email: nautilus@dandbservices.com yachts@nautilusint.org
Website: www.dandbservices.fr

YachtChefs.com

YachtChefs.com is a recruitment and placement service, based in Antibes and committed to being MLC compliant. They place chefs onto superyachts globally, providing candidates with tips and advice to secure a new role and also offer captains or managers the chance to source chefs 24/7 when required.

To contact YachtChefs.com:
30 Rue Lacan
06600 Antibes
France 

Tel: +33 (0)6 65 99 11 14
Email: yachts@nautilusint.org
Website: www.yachtchefs.com

Guernsey

Voyonic Crewing Limited

Voyonic Crewing Limited offers crew payroll and employment solutions to yacht owners and operators, and work closely with captains and yacht managers to coordinate day to day basics of employment.

Voyonic was the first organisation to obtain a certificate of compliance with MLC 2006 from the Guernsey authorities. Recognising the importance of the MLC they ensure that their clients also have individual certification of compliance in accordance with classification society DNV GL standards on seafarer recruitment and placement.

To contact Voyonic Crewing Limited:
PO Box 191
Elizabeth House
Ruettes Brayes
St Peter Port
Guernsey
GY1 4HW

Tel: +44 (0) 1481 711828
Email: enquiries@voyonic.com yachts@nautilusint.org
Website: https://voyonic.com/

South Africa

Pull North

Superyacht training academy and 'Boatique agency' offering visa assistance, hands-on guidance, and advice to individuals starting their careers in the industry or facing challenges along the way.

To contact Pull North

Web: Pull North
Tel: +27 79 238 0036 / +27 21 879 4848
Email:  team@pullnorth.com  /  visas@pullnorth.com  / marli@pullnorth.com
Instagram: pullnorthyachting                  
Address: Granger Bay Court, North Wing, Suite 102, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001

Trilogy Luxury Training

Trilogy is a IAMI GUEST accredited training school for individuals wanting to enter or already in the yachting industry as a steward or stewardess. Courses range from beginner to senior steward/ess both in class and online. It also offers stand-alone advanced classes in service, cigars and Yacht Interior Administration and HR, and a Level 2 Food Hygiene offering approved by the MCA.

Trilogy was founded by Lauren Norton who hails from 12 years of personal industry experience working as a chief stewardess on yachts ranging from 60m to 100m. She is joined by Danielle Fowles and Laura Lander who have 9 and 15 years industry experience respectively.  Trilogy offers quality training and ongoing support to anyone in the industry, not just those who train with it. 'We believe in never resting on your laurels and so are constantly striving to improve and offer up to date, currant industry relevant training and advice.'

To contact Trilogy Luxury Training:

Lauren Norton, Director and principal trainer
Address:
Shop 3
31 Marine Drive, Umhlanga
4320, Kwa-Zulu Natal
South Africa

Web: www.trilogyluxtraining.co.za
Tel: +27(0)741 306295

The Yacht Purser

The Yacht Purser is a yacht purser and officer training company that helps crew confidently manage yacht administration and logistics. Its IAMI GUEST accredited Purser Course allows students to gain not just theoretical knowledge but crucial practical skills needed to excel.

To contact The Yacht Purser:

Sandra Jordaan, CEO
Web: www.theyachtpurser.com
Tel: +27(0)721 994636

UK

CrewFO

Crew Family Office (CrewFO) is a UK financial and planning service for yacht crew. As part of its partnership with Nautilus, it will also provide Nautilus members with preferential rates for completing their UK tax returns.

CrewFO is owned and run by ex-yacht crew – ensuring that they know the ins and outs of the industry when helping members with finance, insurance and tax issues.

To contact CrewFO:

Tel: +44 (0)203 290 2031
Email: info@crewfo.com / yachts@nautilusint.org
Website: www.crewfo.com

Galley Souschef

Galley Souschef was set up by Selina Standsfield to help support yacht chefs. Crew can sign up online to receive email updates on the latest blogs, support, resources, courses and membership of the Galley Souschef.

To contact Souschef:

Web: www.galleysouschef.com

Global Compass Marine Limited

Global Compass Marine Limited services a growing demand for a seamless approach to marine requirements, specialising in providing Services, Crew and Equipment to Captains, Operators and Owners. Covering Captain / Bridge, Engineering, Deck, Interior, Refit, Crew, Eco Products, Toys and Watercraft, GCM can supply their clients anywhere across the Globe. We are proud to be associated with Nautilus International.

To contact Global Compass Marine:

Tel: +44 (0)1934 712985
Email: info@globalcmarine.com / yachts@nautilusint.org
Web: www.globalcmarine.com
Address:
Global Compass Marine Limited
Crossways,West Stoughton
Wedmore
Somerset
BS28 4PW
United Kingdom

Impact Crew

Impact Crew is a research based training organisation, catering to the unique needs of the superyacht sector and wider maritime industry. They work with their clients to develop leadership capability both onboard and ashore.

To contact Impact Crew:

Tel: +44 (0)1425 614 419
Email: info@impactcrew.com / yachts@nautilusint.org
Web: www.impactcrew.com

Insignia Crew

Insignia Crew is a yacht crew placement agency which specialises in trauma resilience training.

Many of the crew Insignia place are ex-military candidates seeking to move to the commercial sector. Crew have backgrounds in the UK Royal Navy, Royal Marines and the wider British Armed Forces.

To contact Insignia Crew:

Tel:+44 (0)7500 888 472
Web:www.insigniacrew.com

John Percival Marine Associates & Hoylake Sailing School

JPMA and Hoylake Sailing School is a group of experienced marine professionals and small craft practitioners, most of whom are master mariners or chief engineers who hold, or have held, senior positions within the marine industry. It offers training and tuition to Merchant Navy, superyacht and workboat professionals to all levels. Its speciality is preparation for MCA Oral exams for both deck and engineering.

To contact JPMA and Hoylake Sailing School:
Telephone numbers:
Hoylake Sailing School: +44 (0)151 632 4664
JPMA: +44 (0)151 632 4000
JPMA: +33 (0)970449543

Website: www.hss.ac.uk

Address:
JPMA and Hoylake Sailing School
Marine House
86a Market Street
Hoylake, Wirral
Merseyside
CH47 3BD
United Kingdom

Marine Accounts

Marine Accounts has offices in the UK, US, Australia and New Zealand, and can advise yacht crew on their tax and residency status around the world.

Its personnel are specialists in filing individual tax returns under the UK Seafarers Earnings Deduction (SED) and the US Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE). Their extensive experience and understanding of seafarers means they can efficiently advise and file tax returns with minimum delay and inconvenience. They offer a dedicated one-on-one service and provide follow-up care and advice for ease of mind and future planning.

To contact Marine Accounts:

Tel: +44 (0)1227 507675
Website: www.marineaccounts.com

Red Square Medical

Red Square Medical is a UK-based maritime medical solutions service that delivers training, telemedicine, consultancy and travel health services to the maritime industry. The company has a commitment to the professionalism, safety and welfare of maritime professionals working at sea and ashore across the maritime industry.

To contact Red Square Medical:

Tel: +44 (0)75 11 55 04 57
Email: liz@redsquaremedical.com / yachts@nautilusint.org
Website: www.redsquaremedical.com

Address:
Red Square Medical
Registered office
Breamore House
The Butts
Warnford Road
Corhampton
Hampshire
SO32 3ND
United Kingdom

She of the Sea

She of the Sea, a network of industry leaders, is championing the vision of a high performance, competency-focused yachting industry. Its aim is to see the industry at its best - moving 'past the outdated status quo and to propel ourselves into the future. To embrace and cultivate, talent, passion and dedication regardless of factors such as gender, race, ethnicity or orientation.' It has a strong focus on the talent pipeline, from recruitment, to progression and retention, and is committed to creating long-term and lasting change.

To contact She of the Sea:

Jenny Matthews
Email: jmatthews@sheofthesea.com / yachts@nautilusint.org
Web: www.sheofthesea.com

Starfish Crew

Starfish Crew is UK-registered company which provides support, consultancy and training for crew, with a focus on Spanish-speaking vessels. It was founded by CEO Jamila García, a former yacht Chief Stewardess. 

To contact Starfish Crew:

Email: info@starfishcrew.com/ yachts@nautilusint.org
Website: Starfish Crew (Spanish language)
Address:
Starfish Crew
139 Manchester Rd
Altrincham
WA 14 5NS
United Kingdom

Superyacht References

Superyacht References Ltd is an organisation focused on tackling the challenging nature of obtaining references to secure employment. Founded by an experienced superyacht captain, it supports the yacht recruitment process by checking references, confirming professional certifications, and verifying IDs.

To contact Superyacht References:

UK Tel: +44(0) 20 4571 4084
Email: hello@superyachtreferences.com/ yachts@nautilusint.org
Website: Superyacht References
Address:
Super Yacht References Ltd
Fleet House
Unit 3
Armstrong Road
Benfleet
SS7 4FH
United Kingdom

Yacht Crew Recruitment and Training 

Yacht Crew Recruitment and Training is now the home of The Crew Academy and The Crew Hunter. The Academy provides management, leadership, administrative and interior educational courses for the superyacht industry. In 2017, it expanded into eLearning courses, and in 2020 launched its first-generation Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

To contact The Crew Academy at Yacht Crew:

Email for Training: info@thecrewacademy.com
yachts@nautilusint.org
Website: www.yachtcrew.uk
Address:
UK address:
Tilton House,
Firle,
Lewes,
BN8 6LL

The OM

The OM works directly with crew and the industry to develop innovative strategies to support a sustainable future. It was set up by superyacht training and crew expert Emma Baggett.

To contact The OM:

Emma Baggett
Tel: +44 (0) 7792 590248
Email: emma@the-om.co.uk / yachts@nautilusint.org
Website: www.the-om.co.uk

UKSA

UKSA is a charitable organisation renowned for its work focusing on youth development and professional training in yachting and other maritime industries. The organisation has a strong ethos of cadet welfare and prides itself on the pastoral care afforded to cadets and other maritime professionals who use its educational facilities.

All UKSA students undertaking the Professional Yacht Cadetship, RYA Yachtmaster and interior courses now have their first year's membership of Nautilus included as part of their package of benefits of studying at the academy.

To contact UKSA:

Tel: +44 (0)1983 294 941
Email: yachts@nautilusint.org
Website: uksa.org
Address:
UKSA
Arctic Road
Cowes
Isle of Wight
PO31 7PQ
United Kingdom

Viking Crew

Viking Crew has been supplying officers and crew of all ranks and positions to shipowners and captains worldwide, since 1988. The agency recruits high calibre, STCW certificated officers and crew, as well as hospitality, guest service and interior staff in the superyacht, cruise, and specialist sectors.

To contact Viking Crew:

Viking House
Menzies Road
Dover
Kent
CT16 2FG

Tel: +44 (0)300 303 8191
Email: info@vikingcrew.com/ Email: yachts@nautilusint.org

Website: www.vikingcrew.com

Wilsonhalligan

Wilsonhalligan is a yachting recruitment consultancy focusing on professionalism, quality standards, ethical practices and seagoing crew integrity.

It has a collaborative, communicative and open approach to providing advice and guidance to applicants. The consultancy also works with the flag administrations to ensure the maritime certification regulations and requirements that apply to today's yacht operations are complied with. It is based in the UK.

To contact Wilsonhalligan:

Tel: +44 00 (1489) 886802
Email: info@wilsonhalligan.com / yachts@nautilusint.org
Web: www.wilsonhalligan.com
Address: 
Wilsonhalligan
Southampton
Elan House
5a Little Park Farm Road
Fareham
Hampshire
PO15 5SJ
United Kingdom

Yacht Pearls of Wisdom

Yacht Pearls of Wisdom is a membership network of support for professional female yacht crew.

It aims to provide a safe space to ensure a smoother transition from season to season or out of yachting entirely, and access to a community of peers across the world: women making similar transitions, those building new careers, settling down, or simply pondering their next step.

To contact Yacht Pearls of Wisdom:

Email: Email: yachts@nautilusint.org
Web: Yacht Pearls of Wisdom

Yotspot

Yotspot has been a successful online community since launching in 2010, bringing captains, crew and employers together for jobs, sailing opportunities, courses and much more.

Based in Southampton, UK, Yotspot has over 45,000 registered crew with over 10,000 jobs advertised each year by yachts, management companies and recruitment agencies. They also have a searchable database of over 6,000 maritime courses.

To contact Yotspot:

Tel: +44 (0)23 80 38 1928
Emails: enquiries@yotspot.com / yachts@nautilusint.org
Website: www.yotspot.com
Address:
CB Media Group Ltd
Ocean Village Innovation Centre
4 Ocean Way
Southampton
SO15 2PX
United Kingdom

A-Z Yachting

Yacht crew agency A-Z yachting has an experienced team available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for crew placement and a jobs website for yachtcrew.

To contact A-Z Yachting:

Tel: +44 (0) 786 1818 118
Emails: info@a-zyachting.com / yachts@nautilusint.org
Website: A-Z Yachting
Address:
A-Z Yachting
40 Railway Avenue
Whitstable
CT5 1LH
United Kingdom

USA

Professional Yachtmaster Training USA

Professional Yachtmaster Training provides IYT MegaYacht Crew Training in Florida. It was founded in Durban, South Africa, in the year 2000 and selected basic and introductory yacht training courses, revalidation and security officer training has been offered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida since April 2013.

To contact Professional Yachtmaster Training USA:

Tel: +1 (954) 296 3830
Web: Professional Yachtmaster Training USA
Address:1635 South Miami Road,Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316

Yachts Mermaids

Yachts Mermaids is a resource for 'Stews' wishing to progressing to Chief Stew positions. Along with training and development they offer hacks, tips, and guides for Stews entering and working in the industry.

To contact Yachts Mermaids USA:

Web: Yachts Mermaids
Direct Chat: Join the Yachts Mermaids WhatsApp direct community  
Email: info@yachtsmermaids.com
Instagram: @yachtsmermaids                    
Facebook: Visit Yachts Mermaids on Facebook                 

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