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Superyacht UK Launches New Careers Website
Superyacht UK, one of the largest associations within the British Marine Federation, today launched its new careers website www.superyachtuk.com/careers. This site is designed to close the gap between interest in Superyachts and action, providing information on entry routes, career progression, qualifications needed and recruitment and training providers.
The Association has recognised that there is an increasing demand for crew to work on super yachts 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 were launched in 2007, in addition to a number of 100 metres plus, creating a further huge demand.
Martin Redmayne, The Yacht Report and Chairman of Superyacht UK said: “The tremendous growth in the Superyacht sector is great news for the industry and this new website starts to address the demand for crew. It 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.”
The website takes people through the job options available within the engineering, deck and service fields, with roles ranging from Captain to Electrician, Chief Steward to Chef. It also identifies the entry level positions and those jobs more likely to be found on larger yachts.
The site also outlines a step by step guide to gaining the correct training and qualifications, such as the MCA and RYA certifications, as well as putting people in touch with recruitment and training providers making the process quick and easy.
Superyacht UK, one of the largest associations within the British Marine Federation, exists to support marine businesses in the UK supply chain and promote British excellence. The association is committed to improving, developing and expanding the market.
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For more information please contact Rebecca Jackson at the BMF on 023 8022 2903, rjackson@britishmarine.co.uk or Owen Bethell at Mandate on 020 7340 6200, owen.bethell@asbiss.com
Notes to editors
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/
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. For more information, visit www.superyachtuk.com