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The Sailing Ship and Superyacht Competent Crew Course 2013/14
The only course in Singapore designed to prepare individuals entry into the luxurious Superyacht industry. On shore training facility based at Raffles Marina with offshore training on-‐board the magnificent Royal Albatross Tall ship.
“What makes this competent crew course so special?” ‘A number of reasons; This is the first and only RYA competent crew course in Singapore which is specifically designed for entry into the Asian Superyacht Industry. The practical aspects of the course take place on-board a functioning Luxury Sailing Ship, the Royal Albatross, the world’s only four masted tall ship available for private charter. The training staff are all actively employed in the Superyacht industry making the course with their combined experiences realistic and up-to-date.’
Superyacht Crew The crew required to operate a super luxury yacht can number from 8 members for a 120 B yacht, to a larger compliment depending on size and season. The crew is made up of a Captain, Chief Engineer, Engineer/s, First Mate, Officers, Bosun, Chef/s, Crew Chef, Deckhand/s and Stewardess/Steward/s. Luxury yachts are maintained by crew all year round but will oBen scale down to a skeleton crew during the seasons that the owners are not on board and no charters are booked. Most crew members live on board and are paid a monthly salary, with most living expenses covered by the owner. Live on board crews do not pay rent, food, electricity or water bills. All luxury yachts have crew areas below deck, which consist of a crew mess, crew cabins and laundry. While most crew cabins contain bunk beds, there are Captains and Chief Engineers who, on the larger yachts, have their own cabins.
What is a Superyacht? A ‘Superyacht’ is a commercially operated luxury yacht (motor or sail powered), which is professionally crewed and has a load line length of 24 metres and above. Some yachts are either used exclusively by their owners or are available part-‐Wme for commercial charter, while others are operated all year round as charter businesses. The number of very large yachts has grown rapidly since the 2000's and increasingly only yachts above 45 meters (148.5 B.) stand out among other luxury yachts. Where do Superyachts operate? A Superyacht is all about luxury and comfort and that includes her surroundings. A main reason for owning/operaWng a Superyacht is her ability to travel to the best desWnaWons for climate and comfort. Many Superyachts operate out of the Caribbean in the America’s, The Mediterranean for Europe and South East Asia for Asia and may travel between the 3 cruising desWnaWons depending on season and regional aZracWons.
There are no set hours that crew members work each week. The hours depend greatly on how oBen the owners are on board, how oBen it is chartered and on what hours the Captain sets when there are no guests on board.
A career on board Superyachts requires a high level of competency and service. Entry into the industry is competitive and sought-after as the rewards are very high; • Living on board the world’s most expensive
and luxurious yachts. • Rubbing shoulders with the world’s rich
and famous. • Sailing to exotic destinations around the
world. • Expense free living whilst earning a salary.
Roles And Career Path In The Super Yacht Industry Deckhand ResponsibiliWes will include maintaining the exterior of a vessel to a high standard. You may be required to stand helm, security or engine room watches and may be involved with small boat handling. You must be capable to conduct fire, man over board, or other drills as the Captains sees fit and necessary. Carries out orders from the First Mate and/or Captain. Bosun ResponsibiliWes will include cleaning and basic maintenance of all the tenders, wind surf, diving gear and water toys. Also responsible for the mooring lines, marlin spike techniques and splicing. Must list and order cleaning products and maintain deck log according to the mate. Carries out orders from first mate and/or captain.
Captain ResponsibiliWes will include handling the yacht, and is in charge of the safe operaWon of the yacht, yacht administraWon, management of crew and personnel, accounWng and budget management, and may act as refit supervisor. The captain is also in charge of required licenses. The captain is the top level of this career path, and as such will report only to the owner or owner's representaWve.
Implements security/port-‐of-‐entry paperwork procedures and has knowledge of the InternaWonal Safety Management (ISM) and InternaWonal Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) codes. Sets an example of work style, cleanliness and neatness for all the crew to follow and maintains guest relaWons. Plans each day's work to achieve the most accomplishment from each deck crewmember. Acts as the second in command when the captain is off the boat and so must be ready to take charge of all jobs and the responsibility of these jobs. Carries out orders from the captain.
Chief Officer/First Mate ResponsibiliWes will include carrying out captain's orders, assisWng in navigaWon and is responsible for the total exterior of the yacht
Why hasn’t there been a training centre for Superyacht Crew in Singapore before? Singapore based Superyachts have historically been crewed by foreigner yacht crews. However, with the changes in allowing foreign crews to reside in Singapore and the escalating demand for well trained, intelligent, presentable English speaking crew to the fast expanding Asian Superyacht market, the timing is perfect to train a new generation of Singaporeans into this exciting industry.
Tall Ship Adventure Training (TSAT) RYA Competent Crew Course is a professional introducWon to sailing on sailing ships & Super Yachts. No previous experience is required, students will be trained to be a useful member of the crew. The course is designed for novices to progress quickly; our instructors are paWent and friendly and are there to help trainees achieve a high level of competence. RYA Competent Crew Course tuiFon in: • Sail trim • HoisWng and segng sails • Handling mooring lines and warps • Understanding all the terminology on board • Maintaining a proper look out • Helming • Recovering objects from the water • Working as part of a team • Safety on board • Points of sail • Reefing • Knots and rope work • Victualing • Health and Safety • Understanding man over board procedure • Understanding orders and commands TSAT’s addiFonal TuiFon area’s: • RYA Power Boat Level 2 • Superyacht Deckhand Course • Knowledge of sailing grounds around Singapore
For further informaWon on courses, the Tall Ship Adventure Training Scholarship Awards (only available to Singapore NaWonals)
For further information on courses, curriculum and training schedule or the Tall Ship Adventure Training Scholarship Awards (only available to Singapore Nationals) please contact us directly:
Tall Ship Adventures Pte. Ltd. Raffles Marina 10 Tuas West Drive Singapore 638404
Tel: (+65) 6383 9585 Fax: (+65) 6863 9586 Email: [email protected]
TSAT Principle -‐ Captain Mark Rothwell MSc FNI FRIN, Commander Royal Navy (Rtd) Mark Rothwell is the principle for Tall Ship Adventure Training and Captain of the Royal Albatross. A Master Mariner who has had a passion for sailing all his life. A sailing Instructor by the age of 16, Mark joined the BriWsh Royal Navy reWring as a Commander aBer 25 years of service. Mark has Captained a variety of vessels, from large ocean-‐going ships to wonderful old historic sailing craB. He is most enthusiasWc about sharing his passion for Tall Ships and delights in training people, both old and young, in the art of classic sailing. As a Yachtmaster Instructor and Examiner he has assisted many people in starWng their mariWme career.
Captain Rothwell’s experWse extends beyond the hands-‐on sailing skills as he holds a Master's degree from Plymouth University in Applied NavigaWon. His services to the mariWme world have been recognised by both the Royal InsWtute of NavigaWon and the NauWcal InsWtute by awarding him Fellowships. In addiWon to running a commercial nauWcal school he founded and ran a mariWme consultancy business in New Zealand. However, due to his passion for Tall Ships and the unique Royal Albatross as the world’s only 4 masted sailing ship available to charter, Mark has returned to the sea as her Captain. TSAT Trainers -‐ The Officers and Crew of the Royal Albatross Luxury Sailing Ship. An exciWng part of the course is that students are taught and trained by professional Officers and Crew that are presently acWve within the Superyacht Industry giving students first hand exposure to experience from employed Superyacht crew.