Building a solid and long term relationship with a recruitment company is a vital element of your career progression
CARA LEES YACHT CREW
At Cara Lees Yacht Crew, people are at the heart of everything they do. They take pride in their personalised, discreet approach to yacht crew placement, built on traditional values and first-hand industry experience. As a boutique agency, they offer the agility to respond swiftly, whether it’s sourcing crew on a Sunday evening or a public holiday. In an industry that never stops, neither do they. With a strong background in yachting, the team deeply understand the needs of both clients and crew. For candidates, they go beyond simple job placements – they genuinely care about career growth and actively support the yachting community. Unlike automated systems, they provide real, human connections, ensuring every enquiry is handled with professionalism, warmth and attention to detail. For those seeking a recruitment partner that prioritises people over sales targets, Cara Lees Yacht Crew is the trusted choice. As an MCA-certified Recruitment and Placement agency, fully compliant with MLC 2006, they uphold the highest industry standards while delivering a service that is responsive, knowledgeable and above all, personal. For a recruitment experience that truly understands the superyacht industry, choose Cara Lees Yacht Crew.
www.caraleesyachtcrew.com
INSIGNIA CREW
Insignia Crew delivers a premium recruitment service to the global superyacht fleet. They proudly specialise in providing outstanding former military professionals to the industry, particularly from the Royal Navy and Royal Marines, who are accustomed to life at sea. These individuals bring a range of transferable skills, including heightened security awareness, boat handling and driving expertise, diving operations, advanced trauma medicine, helicopter operations and engineering. Insignia Crew serves all disciplines and departments onboard. Their focus includes experienced and novice crew members from both civilian and military backgrounds, to support a sector in need of skilled, dedicated, and, importantly, career focused crew. With 30 years of collective experience in the Royal Marines, superyacht industry, maritime security and recruitment, Insignia Crew delivers a tier one service. Their extensive expertise supports some of the world’s most prestigious expedition and superyachts, establishing a respected reputation among both clients and candidates. www.insigniacrew.com
QUAY CREW
Established in 2013, Quay Crew has placed over 2,000 candidates on 350+ prestigious superyachts and collaborated with leading yacht builders, management firms, owners and private estates. Based in Bournemouth, UK, the team combines 60+ years of onboard experience with 75 years of recruitment and corporate expertise. Quay Crew has rebranded to Quay Group with three divisions: QUAY CREW recruits at all levels, from green crew to seasoned captains, ensuring excellence across all yacht departments. QUAY ESTATES supplies top-tier staff to UHNW individuals and family offices, leveraging a decade in luxury services. QUAY MARITIME delivers comprehensive recruitment solutions for yacht management, brokerage, boat builders, shipyards and maritime suppliers. Quay Group is committed to attracting and retaining top talent while promoting diversity, inclusion and career longevity. They aim to elevate industry standards through partnerships, education, research and insights, including mental health reports, shaping a progressive future for the maritime sector.
www.quaycrew.com
YPI CREW
Established in 2002, YPI CREW has been connecting people with their dream careers on board superyachts for over two decades. Their purpose is to allow new generations to discover yachting, whilst also helping seasoned crew to advance their career and develop their talents. Their recruiters are solution driven; they have a voice, an opinion, and champion their candidates for the right jobs on the best yachts. From their home in the yachting capital of Antibes on the French Côte d’Azur, they source and recruit the best yacht crew worldwide. Their recruitment experts connect the best talent, from deckhands to captains, engineers, chefs and interior crew with every yacht they work with. YPI CREW builds united, high-performing crew able to deliver the ultimate guest experience on board yachts all over the world and, simultaneously, allow the fostering of new life experiences. YPI CREW is dedicated to always work in accordance with MLC 2006 to ensure that seafarers have access to an efficient and well-regulated recruitment and placement system together with maintaining a Statement of Compliance from Lloyds Register on a voluntary basis. YPI CREW are proud to be part of the esteemed Schulte Group, a global ship owning and management company with over 135 years of expertise in the commercial maritime industry.
www.ypicrew.com
WILSON HALLIGAN RECRUITMENT
Wilson Halligan specialise in providing bespoke recruitment solutions for the luxury industry. Their services are designed to connect world-class professionals with some of the most prestigious superyachts and private households in the world. Whether you’re seeking skilled crew members or private household staff, the team is dedicated to delivering exceptional talent to meet the unique needs of ultra-high-net-worth individuals. For superyachts they source highly qualified and experienced crew for various positions, including captains, engineers, deckhands, stewards, chefs and interior staff. They also provide recruitment for marine shoreside companies including key management roles such as yacht managers and operations directors. Their network includes experienced professionals who can oversee the day-to-day running of a superyacht, from logistics to compliance, ensuring smooth operations at all times. To complement the core services, the team also offer consultancy services to provide expert advice on crew management and in-house recruitment. www.wilsonhalligan.com
MY YACHTCREW
MYyachtcrew was founded by Niske Haremaker, who decided to do things differently, combining her marketing and sales foundation with a no nonsense, honest approach with impeccable people skills and valuable experience onboard. Resulting in a crew consultant extraordinaire. Being a personable recruiter and taking things to heart, she listens and acts. Niske’s ambition is to make the best matches possible for both crew and yachts from all over the world. Whether you are just getting started or have a wealth of experience and skills looking to further your career, MYyachtcrew is there for you. From captains to engineers and chief stewardesses to chefs or junior deck crew and every specific job description in-between they have got you covered! Successful placements exceeding expectations resulting into long lasting professional relationships and teams delivering ultimate guest experiences onboard. Recruitment is an incredible puzzle with many pieces that she loves to put together. Get onboard with #MYyachtcrew.
www.mysuperyachtcrew.com
