Chief Officer Wesley Walton shares his tips on landing that next-level job in the latest edition of What the Deck!
...Yacht crew agents can bridge the gap between captains and crew by knowing the needs of both. Triton reached out to Corly Quirk, owner and operator of Superyacht Crew Placement, to learn more about crew agents.
...Chief Officer Wesley Walton tells his story of breaking into the yachting industry, and how the ups and downs helped his career path.
...Becoming a better SEA contract negotiator helps you receive the pay that matches the value you bring.
...Making sure your CV and resume stand out is crucial for securing your dream job.
...The RYA Yachtmaster program’s crash courses can help crew, but the two-week courses still require hard work.
...John (Jack) Edwards Showers, one of the industry’s legends and “all-time great” delivery captains, left port on his last passage on Dec. 9, 2022.
...As the New Year comes along, so does a new set of requirements issued by various regulatory bodies. All yachts, including private, limited charter, and commercial, will see several new rules enter into force.
...Check out Triton’s picks for gear that works for any adventure or makes a great gift.
...The 25th edition of the John Percival Leadership Award, “Commitment to Training,Commitment to Crew,” is now accepting nominations for outstanding yacht crew.
...The annual Design & Leadership Award Gala, hosted by The International Superyacht Society on Oct. 27 at the Lauderdale Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdale, awarded yachts and crew for their excellence.
...M/Y Coral Ocean at Derecktor Ft. Pierce became the largest yacht ever hauled by strap technology, weighing in at almost 1,300 tons.
...USSA awarded The Golden Compass Award, Beacon Award, Crystal Vision Award, and the YPY Leadership Award to the marine industry’s best at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
...Officers from the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security answered questions regarding yacht and crew entries at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
...An extraordinary tablescape sets the mood for a wonderful meal and keeps guests engaged throughout charters.
...Multi-million dollar boats are stocked with everything you can imagine, except proper toolkits.
...After Hurricane Ian brought destruction southwest Florida, longtime yacht chef Adrienne Gang helped serve over 640,000 meals to impacted communities.
...Other News
Richard Masters and Vladislav Osipov are charged with conspiracy to defraud and commit offenses against the United States through money laundering and violating the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
...Yachtneeds has regrouped as a marketplace for crew, allowing sellers to market directly to captains and crew.
...The 665-foot long Viking Polaris was hit by a rogue wave while sailing The Drake Passage, killing a passenger and injuring four more.
...The cause of the fire is still under investigation after it destroyed several warehouses and a private home.
...A Spanish court has ordered the seizure of M/Y Meridian A due to unpaid shipyard bills.
...An installation ceremony is scheduled for a State Florida Heritage Site marker to be installed at Safe Harbor Lauderdale Marine Center to honor the birthplace of the modern marine industry — and the pioneers at its heart — in Broward County and Fort Lauderdale.
...Analysis from the Times has found at least 13 yachts in Turkey linked to sanctions, finding safety in the country’s first “mega-yacht-only marina.”
...A charter yacht in Miami caught fire on Friday, Oct. 28.
...We’ve partnered with Professional Women in Yachting to collect financial contributions and donation items for Hurricane Ian relief at our Captains & Cocktails Happy Hour event.
...Storage tips to extend the shelf life of veggies, berries and edible flowers.
...Currently there are an estimated 5 million IoT (Internet of Things) and M2M (machine to machine) devices working on the 3G network, which is shutting down this year. Could this be a problem for yachts?
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