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Private or Charter Yachts. Salary, Tips & Career Guide
If you’re considering a career in the Superyacht industry, one of the first questions you’ll encounter is whether to work on a private or ...
Preparing for the Yachtmaster Offshore Exam
This intensive course covers everything you need to become a capable Yachtmaster. Our most successful students don’t just turn up and hope for t...
Can I work as both a Deckhand and Stewardess on a Superyacht?
You may have come across Superyacht job listings for “Deck/Stew” or “Stew/Deck” positions and wondered what they actually invo...
How to Pass Your Yachtmaster Power Exam: An RYA Examiner’s Guide
For many aspiring skippers, the RYA Yachtmaster Power qualification represents a major milestone. It is a validation of your competence to take comman...
How seafarers lose their tax-free status (And how to avoid it)
We’ve completed hundreds of tax returns for our customers and over time some clear patterns have emerged around why people fall foul of the Seaf...
How to Secure Work on a Cruise Ship with No Experience
Dreaming of a life at sea? Imagine waking up in a new port every few days, exploring incredible destinations, and seeing the world – all while earni...
How to check if a seafarer is a UK resident for tax purposes
If you work at sea and want to reduce your UK tax bill, you first need to qualify as a UK tax resident to use the Seafarers’ Earnings Deduction (SED...
Vulnerable Persons Policy
Purpose and Scope This Vulnerable Persons Policy outlines the measures and procedures established by Flying Fish UK Ltd to ensure the protection and w...
How do I know if I qualify for Seafarers’ Earnings Deduction?
Seafarers’ Earnings Deduction is a piece of UK tax legislation that grants seafarers the right to claim 100% tax exemption on all their foreign earn...
5 ways to ensure your SED claim is rock solid
The Seafarers’ Earnings Deduction, often referred to as the SED, is a tax legislation that enables seafarers to claim back their UK income tax. It a...