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Can you do STCW online? A guide for UK crew
If you have been researching how to get into the maritime industry, you will have come across STCW training, and you may have seen courses being adver...
What Is a Sole Stewardess? A Detailed Guide to Working Solo
A Sole Stewardess is responsible for the entire interior operation and guest experience on a yacht, typically on smaller motor or sailing yachts where...
Repairs vs Capital Expenditure: What Landlords Need to Know
As a seafarer benefiting from good earnings and tax relief, you might be thinking about investing in UK property. Smart move, but property income foll...
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...