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What to include in your confirmation of employment letter when applying for a B1/B2 Visa.
B-1/B-2 visas are a mandatory requirement of the US authorities enabling visitors to enter the United States, either temporarily for business (B-1), tourism, pleasure or visiting (B-2) or a combinatio...
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Stew Top Tips
Thank you to the fabulous Chief Stews, Stews and Chefs who all shared their equally fabulous “top stew tips of the day” at the 2019 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show earlier thi...
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Invaluable Maritime Skills for Teens
Students as young as 16 with an interest in a career in maritime, now have the chance to opt for a 2-year Maritime Foundation Course, courtesy of UKSA, the national youth maritime training charity bas...
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ASK QUESTIONS BEFORE SIGNING THE DOTTED LINE!
Kate’s story … “I was a personal trainer back home when I decided I needed a change. I heard about a programme which would give me an introduction to the Cruise industry, which...
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BUCK THE STEREOTYPE – WORK SMART
There are lots more females working deckside these days, but for years there has been a stereotypical divide. With mainly guys on deck and girls working on the interior, women are starting to prove th...
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Get Your Profile Photo Right
The first thing an employer or Captain will look at is your photo. Do you look the part? Does your face fit? Like it or not, your photo will be the first impression your potential employer...
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If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again!
This is a story about two tales. In 2017 I was given the opportunity to run the London Marathon 2018 for a charity called Mercy Ships (more on them later). I had never ran a marathon before but had al...
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Workrest – The Platform Transforming Crew Management
We caught up with Tim Fletcher, Founder & CEO of Workrest this month. Having worked on superyachts for 5 years, Tim’s experienced first-hand the frustrations captains and crew face when logg...
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Transition to Superyacht Chef
Stuart didn’t know the first thing about the superyacht industry before landing in the South of France for a change of scene, bit of sun and a break from working as Chef in UK hotels. Working in...
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Tax Implications for South African Crew
South African yacht crew face new tax implications, with SARS (South African Revenue Service) introducing an Expat tax amendment to the South African Income Tax Act, already prosecuting South African ...
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Getting the best from your crew
Any team is so much more than just the sum of its parts. But a successful team thrives on team work, each member putting their best foot forward, putting the hours and focus into training, all pulling...
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