Introductory Courses

Most crew start with the same few certificates. STCW is compulsory for anyone working at sea. After that, captains look for people who can handle lines, drive a tender and keep the boat safe without needing to be shown twice.

These courses cover that ground. If you’d rather do it all in one go, the four-week Superyacht Deckhand Course combines several of them into one programme.

4 weeks

Several introductory courses combined into one programme. You’ll finish with the safety certificates and hands-on deck skills a captain expects from a new deckhand.

Mandatory for all crew

The international safety training for anyone working at sea, covering firefighting, first aid, personal survival, and personal safety and social responsibility.

Course completion certificate

The core skills and knowledge you need to work as a rated crew member on a yacht, recognised across the industry as a foundational certificate.

Tender driving

Theory and practical training to handle powerboats and RIBs safely. On a yacht that means driving the tender, running guests ashore and supporting water sports.

5 days

An entry-level course in diesel engine systems and basic maintenance. It’s the first step toward higher MCA engineering qualifications.

follows AEC 1

More engineering systems, maintenance practice and safety management, aimed at junior engineers on small commercial and pleasure vessels.