Category Archives: crew fatigue

Superyacht charter, the good, bad and could be magnificent.

Celebrities such as  Hayden Panettiere, Roberto Cavalli, Angelina Jolie, Bono, President Sarkozy , Britney Spears, Johnny Depp, Kate Moss, Tiger Woods and George Clooney amongst others, may  spend anywhere from $200,000.00 to one Million dollars per week for a relaxing … Continue reading

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Super Yacht Captain and Chiefs go at it!

Heated discussion re Chiefs on the Super Yachts vs merchant and then some. Is this a poor example of what it going on under the Owners nose, or a good example of a need for crew resource management. The posts … Continue reading

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How ready is your Super Yacht Crew – Performance and input factors.

Is the interpersonal atmosphere aboard your Super Yacht conducive to a good working and living relationship ? If not there may be concern when the function of communication (that is at the heart of management) comes along. Super Yacht crew’s … Continue reading

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Superyacht owners should look at this

The MLC 2006 – Has five major points it looks at : Title 1: Minimum requirements for seafarers to work on a ship Title 2: Conditions of employment Title 3: Accommodation, recreational facilities, food and catering Title 4: Health protection, … Continue reading

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A fictitious scenario. Two deck crew and an afternoon with guests

Aboard a 50m Yacht. Tim a deck-hand is an (I) introverted. He shares a cabin with Bob and (E) extraverted. Tim and Bob were out in one of the tenders with Guests, Mr and Mrs Wave, wake boarding. Mrs Wave … Continue reading

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