Company Profile

Established more than 10 years ago, Certified Superyacht Academy have trained 5000+ crew and are one of the leaders in professional superyacht crew training and support. Providing the convenience of a one-stop shop, and utilising various maritime stakeholders, Certified course offerings include: RYA, MCA & STCW.

The company, based in Cape Town, South Africa, is owned and operated by ex-superyacht crew. This first-hand experience and intricate knowledge of the industry provides students with valuable insight into the modern world of superyachting and how to find work on professionally crewed luxury yachts.

As a standard procedure, we provide each person with : - Initial Superyacht consultation prior to booking - A second “post-course” consultation to ensure all details are understood re: Visa’s, Offshore bank accounts, Seamans Books, How to market oneself via the 3 channels, Savings to take over and expenditure prior to employment, Ports of call, Types of vessels, Superyacht CV template, List of worldwide crew agencies, List of worldwide crew accommodation, Contracts, Seasons, Dayworking, etc.