Superyacht Pursers

Who is This Course Suitable For?

This Superyacht Pursers Diploma is particularly aimed at all interior crew members. It is designed to provide a clear career path progression route, with the ultimate goal to move ashore with a recognised professional personnel management qualification.

Duration:

12 – 18 months

Modules:

10 in total

Cost:

Diploma: £2,950

Certificate: £2,150

Recognised by:

University of Portsmouth

Course Structure

About the Course

The Superyacht Pursers Diploma will teach you the essential elements of the role of a superyacht purser on a day to day basis. With this Diploma you will develop a much wider knowledge of the superyacht industry as well as the more detailed aspects of what a Purser needs to do in order to be outstanding as part of the management team on a larger superyacht. The learning you will gain should enable you to fulfil your job role as a Superyacht Purser to its maximum potential with greatest efficiency.

Module subjects include the role of the purser, superyacht operations both routine and emergency, crew management, accounting and budgeting, the regulatory environment in which you work, port clearance, charter operations, destination management and travel and logistics

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Course Structure

The course consists of 10 modules. All students are required to successfully complete and pass the module assignments. Diploma students will also be required to sit and pass a final examination.

1. History of the Superyacht Industry and where we are today

An Introduction to the Industry

History and background to the Superyacht Industry

Regulations and Flag States

Superyacht Standards

Classification societies and the role of Class

Different levels of regulation

The role of the yacht manager

Industry Associations

Course Structure

The course consists of 10 modules. All students are required to successfully complete and pass the module assignments. Diploma students will also be required to sit and pass a final examination.

1. History of the Superyacht Industry and where we are today

2. The Role of the Purser

Where does the purser fit in the yacht’s crew structure?

What are the main heads of department responsibilities on a day-to-day basis?

Typical duties of the purser

What role does the purser play within the yacht’s emergency organisation?

What role does the purser play in dealing with guests?

Time management

Record keeping

Effective Communication

Leadership

3. Budgets and Accounting

Financial Policy

Bookkeeping

Accounting

Budgeting

Costing

Cash Management

Internal Controls

Charter Accounting

Auditing

Value Added Tax (VAT)

Brexit and VAT

Corporate Ownership

Anti Money Laundering

Bribery Act

4. Crew Management

Superyacht crew and shore support

How superyacht sizes and use impact the crew

Typical crew day in a charter yacht

Maritime Labour Convention

Crew contracts

Disciplinary procedures

Recruitment

Crew induction

Crew development

Qualifications

Crew Management

4. Crew Management

Superyacht crew and shore support

How superyacht sizes and use impact the crew

Typical crew day in a charter yacht

Maritime Labour Convention

Crew contracts

Disciplinary procedures

Recruitment

Crew induction

Crew development

Qualifications

Crew Management

5. Essential Law and the Superyacht Regulatory Environment

Legal Concepts

Maritime Law

6. Charter

Role of the Charter Manager

Campaign

Location

Itinerary

Charter party profile and preferences

Safety and security

7. Destination Management

Know your stuff

Destination research

Sources of information and the importance of being correct

Creating an Itinerary: understanding the client, giving that something extra

Guest activity management

The influence of weather

The importance of planning

Visas, vaccinations and permissions

Managing media both social and the paparazzi for either privacy or promotion

Environmental concerns

8. Travel and Logistics

Corporate travel policies

Itinerary

Booking travel with an agent

Travel finance and accounts

Travel profile form

9. Port Clearance

Yacht Agents

Crew List

Customs and Immigration

Mediterranean Cruising

USA and Caribbean Cruising

ISPS

10. The Pursers Role in Superyacht Operations

Routine Operations

In harbour

At sea

Refit and lay-up periods

Emergency drills