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Targeted recruitment
Captain, mate, chef, engineer, stewardess, masseuse. Sourcing via specialist agencies (Bluewater, YPI, Wilsonhalligan), interviews, STCW checks.
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Yacht crew management
Recruitment, international payroll, MLC 2006, rotation, training — crew management is the most complex and strategic function of an operated yacht.
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MLC 2006 compliance
Compliant SEA contracts, payslips, paid leave, repatriation, medical. Mandatory MLC compliance audit for any 24 m+ yacht.
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International payroll
Multi-currency, social charges per flag (Cayman = exempt, Malta = EU standards), CFE/CNSS handling for European crews.
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FAQ
Crew cost?+
30 m: €350-450k/year (4 crew). 40 m: €600-800k (6-7). 50 m: €1.1-1.5M (9-10). 60 m+: €1.8M+ (12-18).
Permanent or seasonal crew?+
Permanent from 30 m year-round or regular charter use. Seasonal (6-8 months) for limited private use. A 2/2 rotation is standard on superyachts.
Who pays social charges?+
The owner via a specialist payroll company (DPM, Crew Pay, Tristar). Charges vary by flag, crew tax residence and embarkation duration.
What if a crew member resigns mid-season?+
Express replacement via network (48-72h on common roles). That's precisely the value of outsourced management.