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Superyacht UK Launch Crew Engagement Initiative
A crew engagement programme was launched at the Monaco Yacht Show by Superyacht UK - an Association supporting Superyacht businesses in the UK. The Association, has recognised that there is an increasing demand for Crew to work on ships around the globe and aims to support those in the profession and raise the profile of the sector to encourage new recruits.
The tremendous growth experienced by the Superyacht industry, estimated at 500% in the past 10 years, has created a worldwide shortage of trained and qualified crew, both on deck and in engineering occupations. Experts are estimating that 435 yachts of more than 30 metres will be launched in 2007, in addition to a number of 100 metres plus, creating a further huge demand.
Through the Superyacht UK website, www.superyachtuk.com , and other means, Superyacht UK aims to support Crew members, and raise the profile of the sector. The Crew section of the website was launched at the Monaco Yacht Show and will grow with more information about the industry. Feedback from Superyacht Crew will assist in developing the site.
Sarah Dhanda, Director of Training at British Marine Federation said: "The tremendous growth in the Superyacht sector is great news for the industry but we now must address the demand for crew. The Crew Engagement programme is a great initiative from Superyacht UK and will serve many purposes, from providing support to raising the profile of the sector and encouraging new entrants."
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For more information please contact Rebecca Jackson at the BMF on t: 023 8022 2903 e: rjackson@britishmarine.co.uk or Owen Bethell at AS Biss on t: 020 7340 6200 e: owen.bethell@asbiss.com
Notes to editors
1. The British Marine Federation has 1,600 members representing an industry employing more than 35,000 people in the UK. Members are drawn from both the seagoing and inland sectors of the marine industry covering the leisure boat, hire fleet, commercial workboat and superyacht categories and supporting services. For more information about the work of the BMF and how to join, please visit the website at http://www.britishmarine.co.uk/
2. Superyacht UK is the support association behind Superyacht businesses in the UK, comprising naval architects, designers, service, finance and legal companies, equipment manufacturers and Superyacht yards.
3. For more information please contact Rebecca Jackson at the BMF on t: 023 8022 2903 e: rjackson@britishmarine.co.uk or Owen Bethell at the AS Biss on t: 020 7340 6200 e: owen.bethell@asbiss.com.