Super Yacht Captain Is Live
Captain Tristan hosted a live Q&A session, fielding questions from viewers worldwide about entering the yachting industry, licensing, crew management, and yacht acquisition. He explained that vessels over 500 GT require at least a Master 3000 license, and crew rotation schedules vary with seasonality—dual‑season yachts often employ rotating captains and engineers, while single‑season vessels rarely do. He advised aspiring crew to start in entry‑level deck or engineering positions, emphasizing the importance of STCW training and additional skills. Tristan warned buyers to use the European AMEA MOA contract and to invest in a thorough survey, noting that hidden defects are common. He also shared anecdotes about long‑term crew retention, citing former deckhands who rose to chief officer or captain roles, and described current immigration hurdles at a Spanish office. These insights help prospective mariners navigate career pathways, inform buyers about risk‑mitigation, and highlight operational challenges that affect charter profitability and crew welfare.
Super Yacht Captain Is Live
The captain opened a live session to update viewers on his recent move to the former offshore supply vessel Latitude 180T, a 1973‑built German yacht now undergoing a four‑week yard refit on Spain’s northwest coast. He explained his desire to resume...