Yacht Crew Recruitment

The Chapman recruitment team can assist and guide you from submitting your CV through to finding and securing your dream job in yachting!
You can submit your CV and be added to our crew database through our recruitment section of the website

As part of our database you’ll receive:

• Job alerts about our available and relevant positions
• Help navigating the job-hunting process from experienced former yacht crew that are familiar with the industry
• Advice on your CV to optimise your chances of employment
• Access to full time and temp/freelance positions onboard yachts within Australia

An AMSA Medical is also a Seafarer’s medical certificate. This has become a mandatory requirement for all crew to hold before obtaining employment aboard Australian commercial yachts. To obtain an AMSA medical, visit the nearest medical centres provided to you on the AMSA website.

This is an International Safety Standard which has been decreed by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and endorsed by the MCA and signatory countries. It’s like an Occupational Health and Safety course for anyone whose workplace is at sea.
This ensures that all maritime crew are properly trained and prepared for a range of emergencies, should they ever occur onboard.

The course consists of the following modules:

• Sea Survival Techniques
• Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
• Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
• Elementary First Aid
• Security Awareness

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is an organisation that sets the standard for the training, certifications and working standards for yacht crew globally.

CVs are very specific for the Superyacht industry.

1. You’ll need a suitable photograph. A head shot wearing a polo with a plain background is ideal.
2. You’ll need to give your contact details, current location and availability date.
3. You’ll need to advise if you have any tattoos that will show when you are in uniform.

It is mandatory to have STCW95 Basic Safety Training and the Seafarer’s Medical certificate (ENG1) and these should be mentioned in your list of qualifications and certificates.
Your employment history is important. Show your most recent roles first: Job title, where you worked, and when you worked there. Give details about the specifics of each job.

Referees (at least three) should be current and all contact details provided: Name, Position, Yacht, Phone and Email.
Qualifications/Certification, Work History, Referee list. Some crew also add a list of interests.

We can help you take the first steps towards your new career. It’s easier than you think! Get in touch with our recruitment officer to have a chat and learn about the different paths/courses you can take to get started.

Those who have completed an occupational course have shown their dedication and professionalism by going beyond the minimum and have a lot more confidence and skills to bring to their first role.

Check out our Job board for our current available positions, or call us in the office on 1300 358 351.