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YACHT CREW RECRUITMENT AGENCY

Your yachting career begins here, looking for work, looking for crew, building high-performing teams   , years of expertly matching yacht crew with the right opportunities and assisting clients in building their yacht teams., the leading global yacht crew recruitment agency.

Established in 2002, YPI CREW has been connecting people with their dream careers on board superyachts for over two decades. Our purpose is to allow new generations to discover yachting, whilst also helping seasoned crew to advance their career and develop their talents.

Our recruiters are solution driven; they have a voice, an opinion, and champion their candidates for the right jobs on the best yachts. 

From our home in the yachting capital of Antibes on the French Côte d'Azur, we source and recruit the best yacht crew worldwide. Our recruitment experts connect the best talent, from deckhands to captains, engineers, chefs and interior crew with every yacht we work with.

We build 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 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.

YPI CREW TEAM

Meet your yacht recruitment team.

Customized Care, Every Step of the Way

YPI CREW is a bespoke recruitment agency with a team of expert recruiters who hand pick the best suited candidates for each yacht.

Operating Under the Values of Partnership & Trust

Partnership and Trust are the core values that guide us in our relationships with each other, our candidates and our clients.

MLC Registered and Compliant

We are MLC 2006 compliant and to illustrate best practice, YPI CREW is independently audited by Lloyds Register.

What makes YPI CREW stand out?

Our recruiters are our strength; they are the absolute experts in their field. Each recruiter is a specialist in their particular department and has years of experience through which they have built strong networks making them the preeminent authority in the business.

ASSISTING YACHT CREW IN FINDING THEIR IDEAL JOB

We champion our candidates and guide them throughout their yachting career.

FINDING QUALIFIED CREW FOR LUXURY YACHTS

We select and present the best candidates to join your team.

Having worked with YPI CREW on numerous occasions where I needed crew, it was always a pleasure to approach them. The matching of crew to the vessel needs is always spot on. When searching for a new position, I can highly recommend their service. Always a friendly and professional approach with good, honest advice regarding any position discussed.

Captain John Galloway

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Let’s get started. Call us on +33 (0)4 92 90 46 10 or email us.

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SuperYacht Recruitment

A new generation of yacht recruitment, a large team of passionate yachties turned skilled recruiters..

Whether you are looking for your next perfect job or that exceptional new crew member the team at YOA are here to help. Contact us today to find out why our unique techniques, tools and network can assist you throughout your superyacht career.

Find SuperYacht Crew

With over 150 years combined experience working on superyachts, the YOA team will be able to find exactly who you need.

Find SuperYacht Jobs

Our job doesn’t stop once we place you on the yacht. We are here to help you throughout your yachting career.

01 For Employers

02 for crew, exceptional yachts require exceptional crew. to find them requires unique insight..

We’ve been in your shoes before.

The YOA team provide a personalised service that is second to none. As former captains and HODs we know the importance of finding that perfect new crew member. It all starts with clear communication.

We will help you stand out from the crowd and secure that dream superyacht job.

We’ve found jobs walking the docks, we’ve found jobs through agencies, we’ve found jobs on job walls, we’ve found jobs through our own networks. We’ve combined these experiences, both good and bad, and developed an even better way of doing things.

We’ve found jobs walking the docks, we’ve found jobs through agencies, we’ve found jobs on job walls and we’ve found jobs through our own networks. We’ve combined these experiences, both good and bad, and developed an even better way of doing things.

Don't take our word for it

Annoymous. - chief officer 85m+ my, andy burridge - captain, sean black - captain, vaiva vystartaite - chief stewardess, melissa field - chief stewardess, jono whitwell - chief officer, danny bos - captain, matt holdsworth - chief officer, paul maguire - captain, christian frederic - captain, meet the team, we are yachties like you..

Founders, Tom and Don have both spent many years on sailing and motor yachts gaining an appreciation for the requirements and challenges encountered by today’s premier superyacht teams. Our growing team are not only experienced and speak your language, they’re a bunch of good sorts as well.

Tom Aveling

Gioia gracis, tim lempriere, todd herman, warwick stewart, honey dalton, candice davies, joshua scott, jessica ayling, tammy strover, ashton dennis, maren bishop, francisco chadinha, jenny silver, roxanne horsley, dahna harvey, ashleigh harrison, contact our friendly professional team today., world-class superyacht recruitment services.

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Yoa contact form, looking for crew please click here . please apply for jobs via your yoa profile & not via this contact form, get in touch.

YOA is based in New Zealand working with clients locally and worldwide.

With agents in Europe, USA, UK, Australia, Central America, South Africa and further afield.

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Please do not communicate directly with this number as it is part of an automated system.

If you require assistance please contact us, or the Agent you have been working with.

YOA is based in New Zealand and works with clients locally and worldwide. With agents in Europe, UK, USA, Australia, Central America, South Africa & further afield.

Help us Support those in need. We donate to the great team at YachtAid Global.

YOA is proud to have signed She of the Sea’s Pledge to creating a diverse and inclusive Yachting industry.

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• Apply Steward • Private/Charter • SOF |45m MY South of France
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Founded in 2007, Marinescence had been carefully gaining experience and became one of the leading players in yacht crew recruitment . Operating on a worldwide platform we collected extensive database of candidates which allows us to comply with any specific request of our valued customers fast. Our recruitment process is based on trust and knowledge. We have helped thousands of people to find their dream job and to make career on board. Our yachting background allowed us to expand our scope and to offer recruitment of domestic staff to our clients anywhere in the world.

The Marinescence Method

A general overview of our recruitment process.

All the recruiters of our agency are permanently on watch on the whole yachting market and it main areas of influence.

We understand well the needs of our clients and adapt fast to the changing requirements.

We give advices in order to specify requirements for the desired profile.

We stay in touch with our clients not only during recruitment process but also throughout all the contract period.

Success based on trust and reliance

Since 2007 Marinescence offers recruitment and HR services in yacht industry. Every year more and more customers all over the world trust in us.

Years in the business

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