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Sexism in the Industry Pt. 3

Our third and final installment of the sexism series takes a look at men. How do male crew members fuel the destructive fire that is gender discrimination? Alternatively, do male crew ever experience sexism in the workplace? Do they know how to...

Sexism in the Yachting Industry Pt. 2

With archaic views such as ‘woman belong in the kitchen’ still dominating public opinion, how can the yachting industry work to break the stereotype? Can female crew be treated as more than just a pretty face. More so, can they extend their...

Sexism in the Yachting Industry

Beauty over brains; do you have to pick one?
A point addressed and readdressed since the commercial yachting industry began.”Is my being hired based solely on my appearance? Are my skills considered at all?”
Women, especially, have been at the...

To Move or Not To Move

That is the career changing question. With it being so easy to apply for work online and via crew agencies is it really necessary to relocate in order to find work? And if so, where would be the best destination and the most opportune time?
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SA Sailing Editorial

Having spent 12 years sailing the world in a carefree manner, things abruptly changed for Adrian and Hayley Ceruti with the birth of their first child in Monaco. It was time to swallow the anchor and come home to settle down and lead a normal family...

Maximize Fun and Functionality On Board

The yachting industry is as equally exciting as it is exhausting, if you are a member of the crew. We’ve got a few tips and tricks to ensure that you are at constant peak performance, and you still manage to sneak some fun time for yourself.
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Are My Yachting Days Over?

Crew Members all rue the day they are considered too old to work on yachts anymore. It doesn’t mean it has to be the end. Many industry veterans enjoy successful careers still in the yachting field and you can too.
One of the most asked questions by...

Sea Survival / Personal Survival Techniques

This course covers the syllabus required by the STCW95 Table AVI/1-1. You will be taught what you can do to ensure your survival in the event that you have to abandon ship at sea and what preparations you should make.
Personal Survival Techniques...

Fire Fighting

Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting – Fire causes, prevention, and how to extinguish a fire.
This training is required for new entrants and ships personnel re-validating certificates when joining their ships. This course is accredited by the MCA and...

Seascope Maritime Training - Who are we?

Seascope Maritime Training has been in operation since 2004 delivering and developing MCA STCW95 training courses to the highest of industry standards.
Our highly trained staff and tutors have more than 100 years’ combined industry experience,...

Great Hobbies for Crew On Board

It’s no secret crew members get little to no spare time whilst working on a superyacht. The few moments you do manage to carve out for yourself could be used to master skills you and your passengers can enjoy. Whether you’re working on improving a...

New Yachting Course Launches in London

Calling all yachties looking to expand their knowledge pool and skillset. Blue Lamp Afloat has plans to introduce the Tender Operator Course to their training program as of May this year.
 
Founder of the London based training centre, Colin Trowels...