The STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) is essential and compulsory for those working offshore or on board any yacht in the industry.
- Price: R8750(increases to R9500 in 2024)
- Duration: 11 days
The course modules are:
- Marine Fire Fighting
- Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
- Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (PSSR)
- Proficiency in Dedicated Security Duties (PDSD)
- Elementary Maritime First Aid.
RYA Powerboat Level II (PB2)
This course is absolutely essential for all crew (Deckhands, Engineers, Steward/esses and Chefs). Superyacht guests are regularly ferried/tendered between the yachts and the shore. It is imperative that the crew hold this license for all tender driving duties required. We strive to keep the highest standard on this one.
- Price: R5000
- Duration: 2 days
This course covers all aspects of powerboat driving.
- Close quarters handling
- Planing manoeuvres
- Man overboard recovery
- Anchoring
- Collision regulations
- Fuelling
- Navigation and compass
- Buoyage, etc.
On successful completion, the students are issued the RYA Power Boat Level II Certificate/License card.
SYSA Deckhand Course
Our signature and extremely valuable training programme, includes all of the information on entering the industry. The list of what we cover in 3 days is extensive, however view our additional information below to see a few key topics.
- Price: R5750
- Duration: 3 days
- Career progression
- Visas
- CV’s
- Crew agencies
- Deckhand duties and practical application of products and maintenance
- Water sports
- Varnishing and Paint work
- Line handling, etc.
We run parts of the course on board Motor Yachts in the V&A marina to give crew their first hands on experience of learning on board multi million-rand vessels.
RYA Tender Operator
This new qualification was launched in 2015 at the Monaco Boat Show. This was brought about through a collective effort from the RYA and PYA (Professional Yachting Association), as there have been growing calls from within the superyacht industry to step up the skills of entry-level crew with regards to tender driving and safety, especially during night hours.
- Price: R6000
- Duration: 2 days
An extension to your Powerboat level II (PB2), adding an additional two days dedicated to the Tender Operator’s course will produce an excellent, skilled and confident powerboat handler who is confident in night op’s, navigation and advanced docking manoeuvres.
Note: You must already hold a RYA PB Level II certificate as well as VHF before you can complete this course.
Cape Town could not be a better training ground for this course with its city and Monaco-like setting and large city backscatter to get your navigation nice and strong. We also simulate
chartwork and familiarisation scenarios for Cannes-Antibes-Nice, Palma de Mallorca and Miami-Fort Lauderdale. A favourite between our senior/experienced instructors to teach and impart knowledge.
RYA VHF Radio (SRC – Short Range Certificate)
A Radio Operators License is a key qualification for professional communication between ships and ports/marinas. This is a theory and practical course about understanding communication at sea.
- Price: R2000 (Excluding £70 payable to RYA to write the exam)
- Duration: 1 day
- Maritime laws
- GMDSS (Global Maritime and Distress and Safety System)
- Mayday,etc
- Functionality and capability of VHF radio.
A strong attribute when assisting on bridge watch, and necessary for qualification progress. Please note an additional £70 fee paid directly to RYA.
RYA Radar
Your duties as an assistant watchkeeper on the bridge mean you are there to assist the certified watchkeeper (OOW) to maintain a good lookout, identify targets (on radar) and transfer key information on vessel aspect (direction), size of vessel, speed, special conditions, course changes and ARPA.
- Price: R2100
- Duration: 1 day
We provide crew with a solid navigational base for target tracking, position fixing and other lookout duties. Our simulators give “real-time” pressure and action to situations programmed in by the instructor. Career progression starts on the bridge.
RYA Personal Watercraft Course (PWC/Jet Ski)
This Personal Watercraft Course licenses you to operate jet-skis globally. It also forms part of the steppingstone license towards your PW Instructor license. We are often tasked as deck crew, to entertain the yacht owners and their kids/guests on the PW’s/jet-skis. A vital license to hold for your duties on board, as well as employment.
- Price: R3500
- Duration: 1 day
Enquire About Our Courses
Get in touch with our team to find out more about superyacht career training and what one needs to become a crew member on a superyacht.*Please note that we respond within 24 hours.