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JAMES PUCKLE - CAPTAIN - SY MIKADO

WHY USE EL CREW CO?

Yacht crew mean a lot to us That´s why you´ll see various articles, links and publications about yacht industry trends and stories on our website and facebook page. We believe in keeping crew up to date and helping you make the best CV; we are happy to offer advice on various industry matters and/or point you in the right direction.

Benefit from our crew guarantee system This is a dynamic and fast paced industry in the maritime sector which is constantly evolving; EL CREW CO international yacht recruitment agency is here to meet your needs and develop with you, with competitve fees. For some tips on how to get the most out of your crew agent, read this article.

One to one interviews All of our crew are interviewed in person wherever possible and always thoroughly reference checked to ensure we get a feel for personality. It´s not just about qualifications and experience and we know this; we understand the challenges of living and working onboard a yacht and recruit the crew who will fit in with your team.

For us, it´s not about volume We won´t just send you a pile of CVs for yacht crew who nearly match the criteria for working onboard your vessel; being a boutique agency means we can tailor our approach to meet your exacting requirements. We don´t wait for crew to apply to our super yacht jobs, we actively head hunt to find the best crew for you.

AN INTERVIEW WITH ERICA LAY

Interview by sarah drane – december 2014.

I wanted to be back at the coal face of crew recruitment, to be the one doing the interviews and placing the crew, giving clients my full attention. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed training people and improving a business, but I much prefer crew placement. It’s far more challenging and I get a kick out of it.

In short - no. EL CREW CO was created to be personal and boutique. I enjoy getting to know my clients and crew and, the more people I employ, the more the brand is diluted. As a rule clients hate being passed around different personnel in a big office, staff who don’t necessarily know them or indeed their yacht’s needs. My regulars can drop me a message saying “Erica, need a deckhand to join us in Tahiti on the 15th, John’s broken his ankle!” safe in the knowledge that I know them well enough to send them the right person. Recruitment is all about relationships - I don’t want to be the biggest, I’d rather be the best.

In addition to my sparkling personality (coughs), I’m also quite smart. I have plenty of informed opinions, particularly on subjects I’m passionate about, such as yachting. And shoes. But mostly yachting. People come to me for advice on industry hot topics and ask for my views, I am proud of this. I love a good discussion and I know my subject matter very well. Having an engineering background (true story) gives me confidence, while my previous career as a project manager directing teams allows me to empathise with senior crew. And of course, I’ve worked on boats, starting at the bottom of the food chain. A few years back, during a career break, I was also the smallest and only female shark feeder in the Bahamas, this tends to earn respect and a few “ooohs”.

What’s that? Work life what now?! As anyone running a small business will testify, it’s a tricky balance.

When I am busy I work every hour around the clock; however, when I set up EL CREW CO, I intentionally focussed on long-term crew placements, only doing the odd short-term position for regular clients, and this means I have quiet times. When all the yachts are out mid season, in August and January for example, I can set up an ‘out of office’ and get as far away from my desk as possible to tick off a ‘bucket list’ item or two. But truthfully I can’t switch off (I’d welcome tips and advice on that actually) and always travel with a mobile office so I’m available for emergency client requests. The only time in the past two years I’ve disconnected from the internet was when I was at sea and I honestly thought I’d had a limb removed.

Isn’t imitation the biggest form of flattery? I’m happy that, although ‘only’ a boutique agency, my ideas are influencing the marketing departments of bigger companies across the industry. As a little fish in a big sea, I can make one hell of a good ripple.

Incredibly! It’s how everyone communicates for a start, with the added bonus that if I’m having ‘one of those days’ I can flick through Facebook and laugh at someone’s Friday night antics. Social media is an excellent platform to reach a huge amount of people in a very short space of time (instantly in fact) as well as being a great source of information. The trick is to keep it entertaining and light. One of my clients summed it up beautifully - “Facebook is for those jokes you tell down the pub, when you’re not at the pub. Serious stuff is for websites.” I try to keep the EL CREW CO page positive, funny, motivational, informative and personal. There are lots of crew out there whom I’ve not yet met in person, but many feel they already know me a little bit - I have Facebook to thank for that.

Yachting is a very successful and wealthy industry, as such it’s attracted a lot of people looking to exploit and extort both crew and yacht owners. This really grinds my gears, but sadly there are always people who pick on the vulnerable. It’s also not very conducive to happy relationships, I see a lot of break ups. I can’t actually think of a third one…

Bad grammar and spelling – basically when it looks like they’ve put a CV together in five minutes. Your CV is your first impression and, if it looks like a fag-packet sketch, it will create an instant and lasting impression of the wrong kind. Like the closet geek I am, I studied CV psychology across the board and spoke to various captains to create what I perceive to be the best CV guide currently out there (Yes, I actually just said that). This guide is available on the ‘Community’ page of my website and really easy to follow - it’s got a pretty good success rate too.

Second, lateness to appointments. If you have a meeting set up, unless you get struck by lightning, then be on time. No, actually, be five minutes early.

And lastly, Crocs and/or white sunglasses. Just, no. Never. And leave the skateboard at home.

Enthusiasm, smartness, qualifications, eagerness, confidence, a great sense of humour. I know that’s more than three, but the positives outweigh the negatives. I also like to see new crew who’ve done their research. There’s no excuse not to have read up on yachting before coming to seek work, there are so many resources out there. Meanwhile I love to see experienced crew who are serious about their careers and keen to find the right yacht for them. Ambition, passion and drive. These are the crew members I am proud to place.

In Palma, I love how the industry is so tight. Overall I see lots of crew helping each other out to find jobs or day work, decent accommodation, social hangouts and so on. Other yachtie hubs aren’t so warm, Palma is a great base. It’s also a great opportunity to travel and see the world. Yes, you’ll be working for most of that time, but with the great wages on offer and the complete inability to spend them whilst you’re working, think of the holidays… It’s glamorous, unique, and constantly developing. I can’t bear standing still so working in an evolving industry like this suits me down to the ground.

While we already discussed imitation being the greatest form of flattery, I’d at least rather get a head start on my grand plans before I publicly reveal. So you’ll have to wait and see.

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SYE is very pleased to announce a formal partnership agreement with Baglietto Shipyard , the Italian shipyard at the forefront of superyacht construction, refit and repair. SYE and Baglietto enter into an agreement covering after-sales service and warranty for vessels built by Baglietto. SYE is officially Baglietto's technical partner in Spain, particularly in the Balearic Islands, where Mallorca is a revolving platform for those superyachts that run both the Caribbean and Mediterranean seasons. "We are extremely pleased to announce this partnership. Baglietto is a very prestigious shipyard with a long history of innovation in the yachting world. SYE can bring a whole range of services, as well as providing an efficient, professional and friendly service to all Baglietto vessels, this agreement just established with, really brings a new phase of growth. We knew from the very first discussions that we had very shared values and commitments with our clients" says Enrique Molina, SYE's CEO. www.baglietto.com The Italian Shipyards that have made boat history for more than 165 year.

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Crew Positions

The jobs available on a yacht usually depend on the size of the yacht. Larger yachts tend to work with a larger variety of specialised crew positions, including pursers, ETOs, crew chefs, bosuns etc. Generally speaking you will find the following positions available;

Chief Officer / First Mate

• 2nd Officer / 3rd Officer
• Chief Engineer
• 2nd Engineer / EEOW
• ETO / IT-AV Officer
• Chief Stewardess
• 2nd Stewardess
• Junior Stewardess

Sous Chef / Crew Chef

2nd Officer

Chief / sole engineer, 2nd engineer, eto / at-iv officer, chief / solo steward(ess).

Steward(ess)

The captain is the person who is in command of the vessel. He/she is expected to have an extensive amount of seafaring experience either from the yachting or merchant marine sectors, preferably also with a thorough knowledge of the primary cruising destinations. The responsibilities include but are not limited to

• navigating safe passages across all oceans
• safe manning
• flag compliance
• safety of crew and passengers
• daily administration and budget control
• crew management
• refits and maintenance
• liaising with owners or management company

Great people and communication skills are an added bonus, as he/she will be dealing with people from all levels of society and cultural backgrounds in ports worldwide. Just think of the likes of Bill Gates chartering the yacht, organizing maintenance on board with a local contractor in a small Italian port or having hired a Rastafarian dayworker somewhere in the Caribbean to help you varnishing and washing down the yacht J

To become a yacht captain you will need experience, good boat handling skills, sufficient sea time and certification for the size of vessel you command.

Minimum qualifications:

• STCW Basic Safety Training including security awareness
• ENG/1 Medical

Vessels less than 200GT:

• RYA Yachtmaster Offshore*
• RYA Yachtmaster Ocean*
• IYT Master of Yachts <200GT
• MCA STCW Master (Yachts)<200GT

Vessels less than 500GT:

• MCA STCW Master (Yachts)<500GT Certificate of Competence

Vessels less than 3000GT:

• MCA STCW Master (Yachts)<3000GT Certificate of Competence
• or MCA Merchant Navy STCW Master <3000GT
• or MCA STCW Master (Unlimited)

Vessels more than 3000GT:

• MCA STCW Master (Unlimited)

Additional qualifications:

• Personal Designated Security Duties*

*Mandatory for crew with designated security duties (nearly all crew) working on commercial yachts above 500gt

Other qualifications:

• Good management skills
• Additional languages

If you are considering a seagoing career it is strongly advised that you have a medical and sight test, which includes testing of colour and visual acuity, before starting training.

Among others, training modules for licenses >

200GT are available from

• Bluewater Yachting (France, Spain, US)
• National Maritime Academy (Ireland)
• Xone Superyacht Academy (Malta, Turkey)
• Glasgow Maritime Academy (UK)
• John Percival Marine Associates (UK)
• South Shields Marine School (UK)
• Warsash Superyacht Academy (UK)
• Professional Yachtmaster Training ( SA / US )
• Maritime Professional Training (US)

ORAL PREP is available from

• Captain Barry Sadler
• Chieftain Training
• Fred Wilson
• Glasgow Maritime Academy
• John Percival Marine Associates
• Onboard Maritime
• Rob Burton Maritime Training
• Seahaven Martime Academy
• South Shields Marine School
• XONE Superyacht Academy

Monthly salary range*:

20-29m / 60-79 feet:       4-6,500 Euros / 5-8,000 USD

30-39m / 80-99 feet:       5-10,500 Euros / 6-10,000 USD

40-44m / 100-119 feet:  7-12,000 Euros / 7,5-12,000 USD

45-49m / 120-139 feet:  7-15,000 Euros / 8-14,000 USD

50-54m / 140-159 feet:  7-15,000 Euros / 10-16,000 USD

55-59m / 160-179 feet:  7-16,500 Euros / 12-18,000 USD

60-69m / 180-199 feet:  7-19,000 Euros / 12,5-20,000 USD

70-79m / 200-239 feet:  8-20,000 Euros / 13-25,000 USD

80-89m / 240-259 feet: 12-20,000 Euros / 13-28,000 USD

90-99m / 260-279 feet: 12-20,000 Euros / 15-28,000 USD

100m+ / 280 feet+:         15-30,000 Euros / 23-28,000 USD

Above salaries are based on the agency ranges listed in the Dockwalk magazine salary survey of 2020.

*Salary depends on your experience, longevity, qualifications, size of yacht, crew benefit packages and tips/no tips.

The Chief Officer is second in command on board. On some yachts he is also known as the First Officer, Chief Mate or First Mate This mostly depends on the size of the vessel. The Chief Officer is responsible for

• deck maintenance and deck supplies
• safety equipment is in good working order
• implementation of safety drills and procedures
• safety management (ISM)
• crew training
• keeping charts and software up to date
• supervising docking and anchoring operations
• competent navigation and use of communications systems

Similar to the captain to become a Chief Mate you need sea time and sufficient certification for the size of vessel you work on.

• STCW Basic Safety Training including security
• RYA Yachtmaster Offshore / Yachtmaster Ocean

IYT MoY Limited/ IYT MoY Unlimited

• MCA STCW OOW (Y) <3000gt
• Chief Mate (Y) <3000gt
• ENG/1 Medical or equivalent
• PWC Proficiency / Instructor

For further information, please see Merchant Shipping Notice MSN 1802 (M) – Certificates of Competency: Yacht Deck Officers Training and Certification Guidance

• Carpentry / Paint skills
• Divemaster / Instructor
• PWC Instructor
• Watersports Instructor

20-29m / 60-79’: 2,5-3,500 Euros

30-39m / 80-99’: 3,2-5,000 Euros  / 3,8-4,500 USD

40-44m  /100-119’: 4,5-6,000 Euros / 4,750-5,800 USD

45-49m  /120-139’: 4-6,500 Euros / 5,5-8,000 USD

50-54m / 140-159’: 5-7,500 Euros / 5-9,000 USD

55-59m  / 160-179’: 5,5-8,000 Euros / 6-9,000 USD

60-69m  / 180-199’: 6-8,500 Euros / 6,5-10,000 USD

70-79m  / 200-239’: 6,5-9,500 Euros / 7-11,000 USD

80-89m  / 240-259’: 7-10,000 Euros / 7-11,000 USD

90-99m  / 260-279’: 6,5-12,000 Euros / 7,5-12,500 USD

100m+    / 280’+: 6,5-12,000 Euros / 8,5-10,500 USD

Yachtmaster and/or OOW training is available from;

• Antibes Ship Training (France)
• D & B Services (France)
• OceanPro (France)
• Zephyr Training (France)
• Allabroad Sailing Academy (Gibraltar)
• ai (Holland)
• Crew Training Solutions (Italy)
• Deep Blue Sea Training (Spain)
• MT Sail (Spain)
• Palma Sea School (Spain)
• Sovren Nautical Academy (Spain)
• Chieftain Training (UK)
• Flying Fish Online (UK)
• Seahaven Maritime Academy (UK)
• SeaRegs (UK)
• South Tyneside College (UK)
• South West Maritime Academy (UK)
• Superyacht Crew Academy (AUS)
• YOA Training (SA)
• International Yachtmaster Training (US)

OOW during passage

Photo Credit:  Captain Mark O’Connell – check out Mark’s amazing yachting photo portfolio at www.markoconnell.photodeck.com

The bosun’s job consists of looking after the deck team, maintenance and assisting with docking and anchoring procedures. He/she has gained experience on deck over a number of years and will usually be leading the deck team both as regards daily maintenance to the highest standards as well operating tenders and deck equipment. The bosun will have proficient painting and varnishing skills to perform these to the expected superyacht standards. Where certification allows, assisting with navigation watches will also be included in the job description.

• Powerboat, Level 1+2
• RYA Yachtmaster Offshore / Yachtmaster Ocean or  IYT MoY Limited/ IYT MoY Unlimited
• MPIC, Medical Person In Charge
• Military/Close protection background

*Deck Officer progression chart by courtesy of Solent University

• Sydney Maritime Institute (AUS)

20-29m / 60-79’

30-39m / 80-99’: 3-3,500 Euros /

40-44m  /100-119’: 3-5,000 Euros / 4,000 USD

45-49m  /120-139’: 3-5,000 Euros / 3,2-4,800 USD

50-54m / 140-159’: 3,2-5,000 Euros / 3,5-5,500 USD

55-59m  / 160-179’: 3,5-5,000 Euros / 4-6,000 USD

60-69m  / 180-199’: 3,5-6,000 Euros / 4-6,000 USD

70-79m  / 200-239’: 4-6,000 Euros / 4-6,000 USD

80-89m  / 240-259’: 4-8,000 Euros / 4,5-6,000 USD

90-99m  / 260-279’: 4-8,000 Euros / 5-12,500 USD

100m+    / 280’+: 3,5-8,000 Euros / 5,5-12,500 USD

Above salaries are based on the agency ranges listed in the  Dockwalk magazine salary survey of 2020.

Deck team on M/Y Anastasia getting ready to lift the tender back in the garage.

Photo Courtesy: Captain Mark O’Connell – check out Mark’s amazing yachting photo portfolio at www.markoconnell.photodeck.com

The deckhand’s duties usually consist of general maintenance such as polishing stainless, wash downs, scrubbing decks and assisting with paint and varnish projects. They may also be assisting with hands-on jobs in other departments when required. The deckhand will also assist with anchoring and mooring procedures such as line handling and running fenders. During owner’s trips and charters, deckies help set up the deck in the mornings and clear it by the end of a long day. Deckhands will also launch and retrieve water toys as well doing tender runs ashore. During passages the deckhand will often assist with navigation watches. It is essential that deck crew is very meticulous and careful in anything they do on deck. Attention to detail and an ability to work hard and long hours are required. The same goes for good work ethics, a positive attitude, being a team player and a willingness to take direction and orders from superiors. Last but not least a good hygiene and a professional appearance is expected at all times.

While it is beneficial to have some prior experience it is not essential on most yachts. You will learn as you go along. Yet, some certification is still needed.

• MCA Yacht Rating
• RYA Competent Crew
• RYA Day Skipper
• RYA Yachtmaster Offshore / Yachtmaster Ocean or I YT MoY Limited/ IYT MoY Unlimited
• RYA PWC Proficiency / Instructor
• Fitness Instructor
• Military-/Close protection background

Among others Yachtmaster and/or OOW training is available from;

20-29m / 60-79’: 2-3,500 Euros / 2,250-3,000 USD

30-39m / 80-99’: 2,2-3,500 Euros / 2,5-3,500 USD

40-44m  /100-119’: 2,2-3,500 Euros / 2,5-3,500 USD

45-49m  /120-139’: 2,2-4,500 Euros / 2,5-3,500 USD

50-54m / 140-159’: 2,2-4,000 Euros / 2,5-4,500 USD

55-59m  / 160-179’: 2-4,500 Euros / 2,8-5,000 USD

60-69m  / 180-199’: 2-5,000 Euros / 2,8-5,000 USD

70-79m  / 200-239’: 2-5,000 Euros / 3-5,000 USD

80-89m  / 240-259’: 2-5,000 Euros / 3-5,500 USD

90-99m  / 260-279’: 2-5,000 Euros / 3-5,500 USD

100m+    / 280’+: 2-5,000 Euros / 3-5,500 USD

Chief Engineer / Sole Engineer

Engineers on deck – Photo Credit: Captain Mark O’Connell – check out Mark’s amazing yachting photo portfolio at www.markoconnell.photodeck.com

The Jack-of-All-Trades, the Chief Engineer needs to have a very broad knowledge way beyond diesel engines and general mechanics. He must ensure the engineering department is efficiently and safely operated at all times. This includes all technical equipment on board such as main engines, generators, shore power, hydraulics, air-conditioning, refrigeration, stabilizers, propulsion, sewage and davit systems. He will also be expected to fix tender outboards, jet skis, wave runners, washing machines, dryers and hairdryers for that sake… As if that is not enough, where there is no ETO / AV IT Officer on board, the engineer should also have a good knowledge of electronics and navigational equipment and be able to administrate the yacht’s internet. He is also responsible for the majority of service and repair work, liaising with subcontractors and shore based Engineers ensuring all relevant operations are up and running, and up to standard.

Licensed Chief Engineers are high in demand and are often offered attractive employment packages including private cabin, rotations and a salary that sometimes rivals that of the captain. Engineers are usually employed on yachts in the 30m / 100’ range and up.

• Chief Engineer (SV) – less than 500GT and 3,000kW
• Chief Engineer (SV) – less than 3,000GT and 9,000kW

Please see progression chart below.

For further information, please see Marine Information Notice MIN 524 M+F and Merchant Shipping Notice MSN 1859 M+F

Experience with

• Electronics
• Electricity
• Pipe Works / Plumbing
• Watermakers

Engineer training modules other than AEC 1+2 available from;

20-29m / 60-79’: 4-5,000 Euros /

30-39m / 80-99’: 4-7,500 Euros / 5-7,500 USD

40-44m  /100-119’: 5-10,000 Euros / 6-8,000 USD

45-49m  /120-139’: 5-10,000 Euros / 6-8,000 USD

50-54m / 140-159’: 5-12,000 Euros / 6-10,000 USD

55-59m  / 160-179’: 6-12,000 Euros / 6-12,000 USD

60-69m  / 180-199’: 7-15,000 Euros / 7.5-13,000 USD

70-79m  / 200-239’: 7,5-13,000 Euros / 8-15,000 USD

80-89m  / 240-259’: 8-14,000 Euros / 8-15,000 USD

90-99m  / 260-279’: 8-15,000 Euros / 8-15,000 USD

100m+    / 280’+: 8,5-15,000 Euros / 8-15,000 USD

2 nd Engineer / EOOW

On yachts starting from around 45m / 140’ and up, you will usually find assistant engineers with ranks as 2 nd and 3 rd Engineer. Their duties include assisting the Chief Engineer reliably in a variety of routine engine related jobs. These include changing filters, small maintenance jobs, engine room cleaning and engineering watches during ocean passages etc. The 2 nd Engineer must have sufficient skills to bring the boat safely to port if the Chief Engineer is unable to do so for whatever reason may be.

• Second Engineer (SV) – <3,000GT and 9,000kW

To progress with your Engineering career you will need the required seatime as well as completion of your training record book.

Engineer training modules including AEC 1+2 available from;

For AEC 1+2 only you can also study at the following schools:

• Certified Training (South Africa)
• Professional Yachtmaster Training (South Africa)
• Maritime Skills Academy (UK)
• SeaRegs Training (UK)
• Stream Marine Training (UK)
• Manukau Institute of Technology (NZ)

30-39m / 80-99’

40-44m  /100-119’: 4,000 Euros /

45-49m  /120-139’: 3,5-6,000 Euros / 4,5-6,000 USD

50-54m / 140-159’: 4-6,500 Euros / 4-6,000 USD

55-59m  / 160-179’: 4,5-7,000 Euros / 4,5-7,500 USD

60-69m  / 180-199’: 5-8000 Euros / 5-8,250 USD

70-79m  / 200-239’: 5,5-8,000 Euros / 5-9,000 USD

80-89m  / 240-259’: 5-8,500 Euros / 5-9,500 USD

90-99m  / 260-279’: 5-9,500 Euros / 6-9,500 USD

100m+    / 280’+: 5-10,000 Euros / 8-10,500 USD

*Engineer Officer progression chart by courtesy of Solent University

ETO / AV-IT Officer

On yachts from somewhere around 60m / 180’ it is common to employ an Electro Technical Officer aka. ETO / AV-IT Officer. The primary function is to oversee, maintain and ensure the efficient operation of electronics and audio-visual systems on board, including the communications equipment, computer network / email servers, bridge electronics, TV’s, movie projectors, sound systems and even iPads. STRONG computer and networking skills are required. Preferably, the ETO will come from an electronics background and be a skilled trouble-shooter, yet also have sufficient social skills to interact and work with guests directly when required. The Officer may also be asked to help out with other engineering and deck duties from time to time.

• Prior experience working with IT/AV equipment
• AV@SEA – Yacht AV Systems
• SATCOM@SEA – Marine Satellite Communications / TVRO
• IP@SEA – Marine IP Networks and CISCO systems
• Marine Electro-Technical Officer (METO) Cadet
• Engineering or electronics degree
• Brand/type specific certification (i.e. Creston, Cisco, Apple, networking)

ETO / AV/IT officer training available at:

• Superyachts Electronics Academy

Among others AEC 1+2 training is available from the following training schools;

For further information about training and certification guidance issued by the MCA please see Merchant Shipping Notice MSN 1860 (M)

45-49m  /120-139’: 4,000 Euros / 5-6,000 USD

50-54m / 140-159’: 4,000 Euros / 5-6,000 USD

55-59m  / 160-179’: 4,500 Euros / 6-6,500 USD

60-69m  / 180-199’: 4,5-7,000 Euros / 5-7,500 USD

70-79m  / 200-239’: 5-8,000 Euros / 5-8,000 USD

80-89m  / 240-259’: 5,5-10,000 Euros / 5-8,500 USD

90-99m  / 260-279’: 5,5-8,000 Euros / 5-8,500 USD

100m+    / 280’+: 5,5-10,000 Euros / 8-8,500 USD

Further info:  In the Facebook group Yacht ETO you may have any further questions answered by experienced yacht ETOs.

Chief Steward(ess) / Solo Stew

The Chief Steward(ess) is the head of the interior department. He/she will normally have a minimum of three years experience as a yacht stewardess and is highly skilled in five-star hospitality with an excellent knowledge of housekeeping and service skills including silver service. This is a highly administrative position, which requires a strong background in all areas from service to administration, accounting and crew management.

The Chief Steward(ess) is responsible for guest satisfaction and must possess the ability to anticipate owner/guest needs and even exceed their expectations.

Among others the responsibilities include

• food, drink, and bar service
• silver service
• overseeing the cleaning of guest accommodation
• cabin preparation
• flower arranging
• uniform management
• interior inventory
• interior accounting
• guest logistics
• Food & Hygiene, Level 2
• GUEST II Advanced Level
• Interior Administrations & HR
• Advance Food & Beverage Services
• Cigar Services
• Advanced Laundry Services
• Advanced Housekeeping Services
• Advanced Valet Services
• Floristry & Plant Maintenance
• Barista & Hot Beverages
• Advanced Wine Appreciation, Module 1+2
• Advanced Bartending & Mixology, Module 1+2
• GUEST III Management Level
• Interior Management & Destination Management
• IAMI Guest Foundation Leadership
• Hair Dressing
• Beauty Therapy
• Yoga Teacher
• Silver Service
• Catering/Hotel Management

20-29m / 60-79’: 2,5-3,600 Euros / 2,8-4,000 USD

30-39m / 80-99’: 2,8-5,500 Euros / 4-6,000 USD

40-44m  /100-119’: 4-5,500 Euros / 4,8-6,500 USD

45-49m  /120-139’: 4-6,000 Euros / 4,8-6,500 USD

50-54m / 140-159’: 5-6,500 Euros / 5-8,000 USD

55-59m  / 160-179’: 5-7,000 Euros / 5-9,000 USD

60-69m  / 180-199’: 5,5-7,500 Euros / 6-10,000 USD

70-79m  / 200-239’: 6,5-8,000 Euros / 6,5-12,000 USD

80-89m  / 240-259’: 6,5-8,350 Euros / 7-12,000 USD

90-99m  / 260-279’: 7-9,000 Euros / 7-12,000 USD

100m+    / 280’+: 6,5-10,000 Euros / 7-12,000 USD

Further info:  In the Facebook group Yacht Stewardess and Steward Tips you may have any further questions answered by experienced interior crew. It is an excellent group, which will help increase your knowledge about everything ‘’interior’’ on yachts!

Depending on the size of the yacht, interior crew positions may be divided into specialized functions such as

• service steward/ess,
• housekeeping steward/ess
• laundry steward/ess.

On the majority of yachts, however, the interior team shares the daily tasks under the supervision of the Chief Steward/ess (or Purser) and may be referred to as hostess, 2 nd Steward/ess, 3 rd Steward/ess or simply Junior Steward/ess.

The yacht steward/ess’ function on board is to make the guests feel pampered and cared for at all times and to provide a superior level of service (think of the standards the Queen of England requires). You will be serving VIPs and some of the wealthiest people in the world in a setting where a 7-star service is always expected. Obviously, working 14-hour days (or more) this is not for everyone, but a with smile on your lips, a can-do attitude and a friendly accommodating personality, you will find that most guests will be a lot easier to please. A good knowledgeable Chief Steward/ess will help ease your entry into the industry by providing you with heaps of directions and advice, so it is just up to you pursue this unique opportunity and learn as much as possible!

Typical stewardess duties include (but are not limited to);

• housekeeping
• laundry / ironing
• setting tables
• serving drinks and meals
• Assisting with inventories, provisioning, updating of checklists etc.

Note: job duties can vary from yacht to yacht

Surely, the job can be demanding, but you do earn good money, get to see the world and meet some really cool people on your way, so it is not all that bad, after all J

• Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)*
• Powerboat, Level 1 + 2
• GUEST Introduction :
• GUEST Yacht Interior Introduction
• GUEST Basic Food Services
• GUEST Introduction Wine, Bartending & Mixology

*Mandatory for crew with designated security duties (nearly all crew) working on commercial yachts above 500gt. The course only takes one day and is highly recommended. Your chances of employment will increase a lot having this certificate!

*Interior and Hospitality progression chart by courtesy of GUEST-Program

20-29m / 60-79’: 2,2-3,200 Euros / 2,250-4,000 USD

30-39m / 80-99’: 2-3,500 Euros / 2,5-5,000 USD

40-44m  /100-119’: 2,5-3,500 Euros / 2,5-5,000 USD

45-49m  /120-139’: 2,5-3,500 Euros / 2,5-4,500 USD

50-54m / 140-159’: 2,5-4,000 Euros / 2,8-6,000 USD

55-59m  / 160-179’: 2,5-3,500 Euros / 2,8-6,000 USD

60-69m  / 180-199’: 2,5-3,500 Euros / 2,8-6,000 USD

70-79m  / 200-239’: 2,5-3,500 Euros / 2,8-7,000 USD

80-89m  / 240-259’: 2,5-4,000 Euros / 2,8-7,000 USD

90-99m  / 260-279’: 2,5-3,500 Euros / 2,8-7,000 USD

100m+    / 280’+: 2,5-5,000 Euros / 2,8-7.000 USD

*Salary depends on your experience, longevity, qualifications, size of the yacht, crew benefit packages and tips/no tips.

Stewardess training is available from (among others);

• The Interior Training Academy (France)
• KDW Training (France)
• Magnums Luxury Yacht Service (France)
• Luxury Hospitality (Holland)
• National Maritime Academy of Ireland (Ireland)
• Barcelona Crew Academy (Spain)
• VIP Service School (Spain)
• Flying Fish (UK)
• The Crew Academy (FR / UK)
• Professional Yachtmaster Training (SA)
• Trilogy Lux Training (SA)
• Professional Yachtmaster Training (US)
• Superyacht Crew International (AUS)

Pursers are mostly found on yachts larger than 60m / 180’. This is a highly administrative position, which requires a solid background in all areas from service, finance, administration and crew management in order to secure a smooth operation of the vessel.

Previous experience as a Chief Stewardess is essential. The purser refers directly to the Captain and is responsible for vessel logistics such as

• interior purchasing and provisioning
• budgeting and accounting
• guest activities
• liaising with guests and crew
• port clearance
• destination management

There is never a dull moment!

To become a yacht purser you must have strong capabilities in

• finance and computer skills
• communication
• organization and delegation
• service and housekeeping skills
• recruitment of interior crew
• ISM and ISPS
• local knowledge and network in yachting destinations worldwide
• Previous Chief Stewardess experience

55-59m  / 160-179’: 5,500 Euros / 3.5-7,500 USD

60-69m  / 180-199’: 5-7,000 Euros / 6-9,000 USD

70-79m  / 200-239’: 6-8,000 Euros / 6.5-10,000 USD

80-89m  / 240-259’: 6-9,000/ 7-10,000 USD

90-99m  / 260-279’: 7-9,000 Euros / 8-10,500 USD

100m+    / 280’+: 6-10,000 Euros / 12,000 USD

Yacht Purser training is available from

• The Crew Academy
• The Purser Trainer
• The Yacht Purser
• VIP Service School
• Maritime Training Academy  

The Chef position is regarded by many as being the most demanding job on a yacht. On some yachts you will be running the galley having to cook for millionaires and billionaires, who with very few exceptions expect Michelin standards both in terms of taste and creative presentation. During a typical day on charter, guests will require breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, hors d’ouevres, canapés, dinner, snacks – and then there is the crew, which will need at least lunch and dinner. As if that is not enough, some might be vegan, be allergic or simply just picky about what they eat. By the end of a long day, you will need to clean your galley to superyacht standards after having prepared for the following day, when the show starts over once again. Add to all that, King Neptune is not always in a favourable mood, why you must be able to cook in all sea conditions.

For this reason, it is a must to be exceptionally organized, creative, hardworking and a good team player with a positive attitude. You must be able to remain cool under pressure – there is no room for drama queens… Remember you live, work and play together with the rest of the crew! Solid restaurant or hotel experience will definitely be helpful but not always required. Where crew agencies try to help experienced chefs find work, less experienced chefs are more likely to find jobs through dockwalking, networking or applying directly to captains’ job posts on Facebook etc.

On a yacht, you find various chef roles. These will depend on the size of the vessel and the owner’s requirements. You will need to decide if you want to run your own galley and cook for crew and guests by yourself or if you want to work as a chef being part of a bigger team. Typical chef positions are

The Head Chef manages at least one other chef (sous chef and/or crew chef). You are required to have an extensive cooking knowledge with previous restaurant experience, preferably to Michelin star standards. You will have an extensive knowledge of produce, nutrition, diets, allergies, food safety and storage. The head chef manages menu planning, provisioning, accounting, inventory, cooking as well as he/she is responsible for keeping the galley in a pristine condition.

• Ship’s Cook Certificate*

* Ship’s Cook Certificate (SCC) is a mandatory requirement for all chefs working on UK-registered commercial (charter) vessels with more than 10 crew operating 60 miles+ offshore OR if the vessel is under a different flag state which chooses to follow the same requirement.

In order to apply for it, you need to

• be at least 18 years of age
• have 1 year of sea service as a chef/cook
• have 1 year of experience as a chef/cook on land AND have completed minimum 1 month of sea going service
• have completed the Assessment in Marine Cookery
• have completed the STCW basic safety course
• hold a current Seafarer Medical Fitness Certificate (ENG/1) or equivalent

You can learn more about the SCC here;

• Ship’s Cook and catering staff training requirements in the Merchant Marine Notice MSN 1846(M)
• how to apply for a Ship’s Cook Certificate in the (MSF 4395)
• Up-to-date info and advice on the SCC can be found on shipscookcertificate.com

MCA approved training providers;

• City of Glasgow College
• Dumfries and Galloway College
• Entier Limited
• Leiths School of Food and Wine

Other training providers:

• Bluewater Yachting * (Fort Lauderdale, US)
• Ocean Wave **(Antibes, France)

* Assessment approved by

• Cayman Islands
• Marshal Islands

** Assessment approved by

*  Currently, none of these flag states’ Ship’s Cook Assessment can be converted to a UK SCC without sitting an assessment with one of the MCA approved training provider listed above.

• Speciality cuisine experience

20-29m / 60-79’: 3-4,000 Euros / 3-4,000 USD

30-39m / 80-99’: 3,5-6,150 Euros / 4-7,000 USD

40-44m  /100-119’: 4-6,500 Euros / 4-7,500 USD

45-49m  /120-139’: 5-7,000 Euros / 5-9,000 USD

50-54m / 140-159’: 5-8,000 Euros / 5,5-10,000 USD

55-59m  / 160-179’: 6-9,000 Euros / 6,5-11,000 USD

60-69m  / 180-199’: 6,5-9,000 Euros / 7-11,000 USD

70-79m  / 200-239’: 7,5-10,000 Euros / 7.5-12,000 USD

80-89m  / 240-259’: 7-12,000 Euros / 7,5-12,000 USD

90-99m  / 260-279’: 7.5-12,000 Euros / 8-12,500 USD

100m+    / 280’+: 7,5-16,000 Euros / 8.5-12,500 USD

The sole chef may have restaurant experience or even come from a yachting background from where he/she moves onto the chef position. You will be managing menu planning, provisioning, shopping, galley cleaning, accounting and inventory as well as cooking for both crew and guests. On some smaller yachts  (<30 meters / 90’) this position may be combined with an interior role, e.g. cook/stew

*Ship’s Cook Certificate is a mandatory requirement for all chefs working on UK-registered commercial (charter) vessels with more than 10 crew operating 60 miles+ offshore OR if the vessel is under a different flag state which follows the same regulations.

55-59m  / 160-179’: **

60-69m  / 180-199’: **

70-79m  / 200-239’: **

80-89m  / 240-259’:**

90-99m  / 260-279’: **

100m+    / 280’+: **

** Sole chefs are usually not found on yachts above 55-60m / 160-180 feet

The sous chef / crew chef position is a great way to get started with a career cooking on yachts. Whereas it will be expected from the sous chef, no formal education is required for the crew chef. With that said, you must have a passion for cooking and being willing to add to that with further education. A sous chef/crew chef plans crew menus, prepares crew meals, assists the head chef with provisioning and guest meals as well as with galley cleaning. On some yachts the position may be combined with assisting the interior or the exterior department when needed.

• Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)**
• Specialty cuisine experience
• Introduction to yachting course

*Ship’s Cook Certificate is a mandatory requirement for all chefs working on UK-registered commercial (charter) vessels with more than 10 crew operating 60 miles+ offshore OR if the vessel is under a different flag state which follows similar regulations. It is not required, however, if one or more chefs on board already has the certificate. You will then be able to work as an “Assistant Cook”, as defined by the MCA.

**Mandatory for crew with designated security duties (nearly all crew) working on commercial yachts above 500gt

20-29m / 60-79’:

40-44m  /100-119’

45-49m  /120-139’: 3,5-5,000 Euros / 4,5-5,500 USD

50-54m / 140-159’: 3-5,000 Euros / 4,5-6,000 USD

55-59m  / 160-179’: 3-7,000 Euros / 4,5-6,200 USD

60-69m  / 180-199’: 3-8,000 Euros / 4.5-7,500 USD

70-79m  / 200-239’: 4-8,000 Euros / 5-6,500 USD

80-89m  / 240-259’: 4.5-8,500 Euros / 5-6,500 USD

90-99m  / 260-279’: 4,5-8,500 Euros / 5-7,000 USD

100m+    / 280’+: 4-8,500 Euros / 5-7,500 USD

More great advice by Justine Murphy, of   muymuybueno chefs ;

1. What’s the first move a chef should make when they’re considering yachting?

Ideally talking to someone in the industry first. There are so many great yacht chef Facebook groups, posting there for insight and advice or searching on previous discussions is beneficial, in real-time from chefs who are working on yachts. They can offer really helpful and supportive advice. It is a very special community, and everyone wants to help.

Getting everything together is the first point of call, booking in for your STCW2010 – accounting for the cost of the course and accommodation is something to consider and save for, taking your ENG1 medical just before you wish to start looking for work as this has an expiry of 2 years and the clock starts from when you have it done.

Once you start to register with agencies, you should have everything else ready to hand and can work through seamlessly filling out and uploading all to your profile. This includes your best plated food photos to showcase your work, menu plans, documents and references. Taking the time to fill out all areas correctly and doing so carefully and well. A good headshot of you in a chef jacket on your CV, and ensure it is spellchecked too.

2. What do chefs need to understand about yachting?

It’s hard work. Long hours and you need to prepare for the unexpected at every turn. Massively good organisation skills, time management, and communication is key. Coming from a restaurant where you have been part of a large brigade to ultimately doing everything yourself, is a big jump for some to transition with.

Especially as a sole chef, many coming from restaurants often find it easier to join as crew or sous on a larger vessel if they have always been in that dynamic and thrive from it, plus the head chefs on these sizes are more likely to give a chef from restaurants their first yacht role, as they will reap from having their recent experience on board, any new techniques and more.

Others relish the challenge as a sole chef and the chance to deliver with their own guest food, so will take it on and have to learn and adapt along the way. Either path will take you to head chef, if you are in it for a career move and willing to invest into the next few years ahead.

3. What kind of prior experience is best?

There are two types of yacht chefs.

Those with culinary training such as attending catering college accreditation and these chefs have then gone on to work in good restaurants, some Rosette or Michelin Star establishments, and enhanced their repertoire and really honed their craft and developed their own style.

The other, are cooks who get into the industry from a sheer love of cooking, and are really good cooks, who then develop further over the years ahead through short or longer term courses to continue learning, developing their skills and become incredible chefs. Some may then work to gain culinary qualifications further down the line too. Much like the route I took myself. Being self-taught is nothing to be frowned upon, plenty of amazing chefs in the world are and the same can be said within the superyacht industry too. For some vessels, especially much larger ones, it is essential to hold an NVQ or the equivalent, an important part of the required paperwork to be able to sign onto the vessel with. What matters more than anything is a good attitude, passion and love for what you do, and the rest will all come and is part of your journey ahead.

4. What yacht training should they take, chef specific or not? Do you usually recommend the Ship’s Cook Certificate?

For anyone brand new into yachting, they require sea time in order to have their Ships’ Cook Certificate, once they have this then it is very useful to acquire to ensure they are not missing out on good roles which may require it, especially if wishing to work on larger yachts, and also if you are not a culinary trained chef, having this in hand is the next best thing to validate that you can deliver just as well as a culinary trained chef.

5. What qualities do hiring managers look for in superyacht chefs?

Coming to the table with the right attitude to start with. Being humble is also a redeeming quality. Just because you may have been a head chef on land, doesn’t translate the same way on yachts, you still need to get your foot in the door and then commit to that first role. Longevity in previous roles. If you have proven loyalty with previous employers on land and excellent references, this will strengthen your profile and reflect well for any vessel providing that first all-important first yacht role.

6. Best tips to find that first job?

Registering with good reputable agencies for certain, mymuybueno Private Chefs of course would be a great place to start, as we specialise in chef placement and we are MCA accredited, MLC certified. That provides a good starting block and then the rest is down to you. Networking, being proactive, staying positive are all the attributes that will help. Regularly checking in with the agencies you register with, and building a relationship with them, individually, so they can each get to know you, and help find the right first role.

7. The importance of your food photos and menus?

Really putting the time, thought and love into your menu plans for both guests and crew, as well as your best plated food photos, matters. It is what makes you and your skills, background and techniques stand out, and will set you apart from other chefs. Think about the Med and Caribbean seasons, the temperature, the produce, and allow your menus to reflect those ingredients, seasonality, and more. No one wants to eat a lamb shank for dinner on anchor, in the middle of 35 degree heat in the midst of summer, in the Mediterranean. That thinking ahead, and those thoughts and details make all the difference, as well as the care and love that will go into your crew menu too. Remember it’s the Captain reading what he will be eating, so make sure you make sure it’s well balanced with plenty of variation. Good clear photos that best present you, I always ask for a starter, mains and dessert, as this can show your skill across them all. If you excel in pastry, pick a dish that really displays that. Dishes that best represent you, your skill set and what you are good at.”

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Yacht Management Mallorca (YMM)  is based in Palma and offers an individual, personal service which is tailor-made to your vessel and your specific needs. From boat cleaning to anti-fouling service.

Palma de Mallorca – the Mediterranean’s top nautical centre

We are based in Palma, widely regarded as the main centre for yachts in the Mediterranean with a highly skilled workforce for all types of yachts, motorboats and superyachts. The island is approximately two hours flying time away from Europe’s main cities with regular direct flights into Palma’s International Airport.

From Minor Repairs to Major Refits

YMM offers an extensive range of expertise in yacht services including engineering, paint works, rigging, carpentry, G.R.P./composite repair, electrical, marine electronics, plumbing , and all other aspects of yacht maintenance. Our knowledge can be applied to minor repairs or major refits.

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YMM offers a complete turnkey service providing an economical solution to your boat care requirements without having to employ expensive full-time crew. Based in Palma de Mallorca we offer cleaning and boat care services throughout Mallorca.

YMM offers a dedicated professional service and full end to end management for all aspects of your yacht requirements.

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He is able to offer independent, no nonsense advice with his 25 years of experience as a former Skipper, Commercial Diver and Yard Manager.

Crew focus in Mallorca

Captains, managers and owners: why should you use a crew agent in mallorca, everyone in yachting knows how hard it is to find suitable crew.

Don’t you want to make sure you have the best of the best working on board? | MDB Digital

In today's yachting industry time is usually of the essence. Busy programmes and tight yard periods keep the pressure on the team; as yachts increase in size and complexity so must the crew. Sometimes a captain simply doesn’t have the time to source individuals with the specialist skills and experience required – that´s ok though, that´s where people like me, the humble crew agent, come in.

Each year that passes sees yachts grow in size and with the rate of developing technology so do the systems on board. As such, new positions have arisen . For example, we now see Interior Managers residing above Pursers and Chief Stews, and ITOs (Information Technology Officers) working alongside the ETOs and Engineering teams. Quite often with these specific roles we need to spread the net a little wider and actively seek people from outside the yachting industry. This takes time and research; quite often the yacht captain or manager simply does not have the time to dedicate to finding these people.

But the same goes for the traditional positions; everyone in yachting knows how hard it is to find suitable crew , most captains will tell you unequivocally it’s the part of their job they simply detest and often, it gets pushed to the bottom of the list of things to do before season starts (you know, that list which mostly consists of putting the boat back together after a lengthy winter of maintenance and projects, and making sure everything is ready for the first boss trip of the season), so that´s probably why crew agents evolved. We have a niche to fill, and we have evolved further to satisfy the different wants and objectives of our clients.

Some captains would still rather do the leg work themselves and search through suitable CVs on a database and check the references to get feedback from industry peers. In this case, a headhunter style agent probably isn´t for you – it´s more expensive and if you are going to be repeating their work anyway it´s a little pointless. For this reason, we are seeing more of the shopping cart approach agents popping up. You can pay an annual fee to search through an online database yourself and contact whoever you like for any position. Works for a lot of people, if you have a good amount of time!

Social media is a great way of gathering CVs . Be warned; you will have to sift through a large number of applicants in order to find those crew who are suitable. Try it – it’s quite an experience; a captain said to me in Antigua earlier this year he had been inundated and it gave him a newfound respect for what I do. Which was nice.

Basically it all comes down to best use of time. Although I hear “management (or owner) is trying to save money!”, this is illogical and should be challenged. Let’s pretend for a moment you own a €50,000,000 superyacht. Don’t you want to make sure you have the best of the best working on board? Minimising risk to your vessel, and ensuring you and your guests and family are receiving not just the best service, and incredible food, you’re safe and well looked after, and you know, you can rest easy knowing your crew are doing the best for you and your yacht?

And, as a captain, don’t you want to be reassured that you have an awesome team working with you to help you achieve these goals, and feel secure you can let them run their own departments successfully and safely?

So ask yourselves – realistically do you have the time , and expertise required to source the top tier of superyacht crew? For the sake of saving a little money in the short term, is it worth it. Plus it’s worth considering that by not outsourcing recruitment to highly experienced specialists like myself and my peers, you’re taking the Captains or Heads of Departments away from their other duties. Once you tot up how many hours they’ve spent sifting through CVs, trying to check references and interview and check certificates and all that good stuff… are you really saving that many euros?

As an owner, would you do this in your land-based operations? Probably not. So I’m not sure why costs are trying to be reduced on what is potentially the most important part of a superyacht’s operation . If you hire a bad engineer who costs you thousands of euros of damage, or a chef with a drinking issue who fails to serve your charter guests and costs your vessel’s reputation and damages future income streams, well, was it worth saving that fee?

At the end of the day, you can have the best yacht in the world , but if you have the wrong crew on board, it’s going to cost you in more ways than just financially.

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Updated on: May 14, 2024 / 4:54 PM EDT / CBS News

A sailing yacht sunk in the Strait of Gibraltar on Sunday after an unknown number of orcas  slammed into the vessel with two people on board and caused a water leak, officials said. Both crew members were rescued by a passing oil tanker, said Spain's maritime rescue service, marking the latest killer whale attack on a boat in what has become a pattern in recent years.

The incident happened at around 9 a.m. local time in the narrow strait between Spain and Morocco that has become a notorious site of human interactions with pods of killer whales that, for reasons still not fully understood, ram into boats and at times even sink them . In this case, crew members on board the SV Alboran Cognac yacht put out an emergency call for an evacuation after they encountered orcas roughly 14 miles off the coast of Cape Spartel. 

The crew members reported feeling blows to the hull of the vessel and rudder, which was damaged by the whales, the rescue service said. The agency's coordination center in Tarifa, on the Spanish side of the Strait of Gibraltar, helped arrange for their evacuation via the tanker MT Lascaux. The tanker was able to collect the crew members from the sinking yacht within the hour, and they disembarked in Gibraltar before 10:30 a.m. They abandoned the SV Alboran Cognac, which proceeded to completely disappear into the ocean.

Anyone sailing through waters from the Gulf of Cádiz in southern Spain and the Strait of Gibraltar, either in a larger motorized vessel or a personal sailing boat, is advised to avoid certain areas that the maritime rescue service marks as potentially dangerous spots for orca interactions. The greatest threats exist between May and August, when officials say that pods of killer whales are most commonly seen in those parts of the Atlantic. 

But previously recorded incidents suggest those dangers may be present at any time. Last October, a Polish boat touring company reported that a pod of orcas had managed to sink one of its yachts after repeatedly slamming into the steering fin for 45 minutes, causing it to leak. Last June, two sailing teams competing in an international race around the world reported frightening scenarios in which multiple orcas rammed into or pushed up against their boats or as they sailed west of Gibraltar. 

No one on board any of the vessels was hurt in those encounters, but the documented rise in confrontational behavior has researchers and sailors trying to determine why orcase have attempted to sink or capsize so many boats off the coasts of Spain and Portugal. 

Some sailors have even resorted to blasting thrash metal music in a bid to deter the apex predators.

Reports of orcas interacting with humans have more than tripled in the last two years or so, according to the research group GTOA, which has documented hundreds of such incidents in the region since 2020. But some of the latest data points to possible changes in the orcas' etiquette, with the group reporting only 26 interactions in the Strait of Gibraltar and Bay of Biscay areas between January and May of this year. That number is 65% lower than the number of interactions recorded in the region over the same months last year, and 40% lower than the average number of interactions recorded in the same months between 2021 and 2023, according to GTOA.

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