The  Sailing  Ship  and  Superyacht  Competent  Crew  Course  2013/14  

The  only  course  in  Singapore  designed  to  prepare  individuals  entry  into  the  luxurious  Superyacht  industry.    On  shore  training  facility  based  at  Raffles  Marina  with  offshore  training  on-­‐board  the  magnificent  Royal  Albatross  Tall  ship.  

“What makes this competent crew course so special?” ‘A number of reasons; This is the first and only RYA competent crew course in Singapore which is specifically designed for entry into the Asian Superyacht Industry. The practical aspects of the course take place on-board a functioning Luxury Sailing Ship, the Royal Albatross, the world’s only four masted tall ship available for private charter. The training staff are all actively employed in the Superyacht industry making the course with their combined experiences realistic and up-to-date.’

Superyacht  Crew    The  crew  required  to  operate  a  super  luxury  yacht  can  number  from  8  members  for  a  120  B  yacht,  to  a  larger  compliment  depending  on  size  and  season.  The  crew  is  made  up  of  a  Captain,  Chief  Engineer,  Engineer/s,  First  Mate,  Officers,  Bosun,  Chef/s,  Crew  Chef,  Deckhand/s  and  Stewardess/Steward/s.  Luxury  yachts  are  maintained  by  crew  all  year  round  but  will  oBen  scale  down  to  a  skeleton  crew  during  the  seasons  that  the  owners  are  not  on  board  and  no  charters  are  booked.  Most  crew  members  live  on  board  and  are  paid  a  monthly  salary,  with  most  living  expenses  covered  by  the  owner.  Live  on  board  crews  do  not  pay  rent,  food,  electricity  or  water  bills.  All  luxury  yachts  have  crew  areas  below  deck,  which  consist  of  a  crew  mess,  crew  cabins  and  laundry.  While  most  crew  cabins  contain  bunk  beds,  there  are  Captains  and  Chief  Engineers  who,  on  the  larger  yachts,  have  their  own  cabins.    

What  is  a  Superyacht?    A  ‘Superyacht’  is  a  commercially  operated  luxury  yacht  (motor  or  sail  powered),  which  is  professionally  crewed  and  has  a  load  line  length  of  24  metres  and  above.  Some  yachts  are  either  used  exclusively  by  their  owners  or  are  available  part-­‐Wme  for  commercial  charter,  while  others  are  operated  all  year  round  as  charter  businesses.  The  number  of  very  large  yachts  has  grown  rapidly  since  the  2000's  and  increasingly  only  yachts  above  45  meters  (148.5  B.)  stand  out  among  other  luxury  yachts.    Where  do  Superyachts  operate?    A  Superyacht  is  all  about  luxury  and  comfort  and  that  includes  her  surroundings.  A  main  reason  for  owning/operaWng  a  Superyacht  is  her  ability  to  travel  to  the  best  desWnaWons  for  climate  and  comfort.  Many  Superyachts  operate  out  of  the  Caribbean  in  the  America’s,  The  Mediterranean  for  Europe  and  South  East  Asia  for  Asia  and  may  travel  between  the  3  cruising  desWnaWons  depending  on  season  and  regional  aZracWons.  

There  are  no  set  hours  that  crew  members  work  each  week.  The  hours  depend  greatly  on  how  oBen  the  owners  are  on  board,  how  oBen  it  is  chartered  and  on  what  hours  the  Captain  sets  when  there  are  no  guests  on  board.  

A career on board Superyachts requires a high level of competency and service. Entry into the industry is competitive and sought-after as the rewards are very high; •  Living on board the world’s most expensive

and luxurious yachts. •  Rubbing shoulders with the world’s rich

and famous. •  Sailing to exotic destinations around the

world. •  Expense free living whilst earning a salary.

Roles  And  Career  Path  In  The  Super  Yacht  Industry    Deckhand    ResponsibiliWes  will  include  maintaining  the  exterior  of  a  vessel  to  a  high  standard.  You  may  be  required  to  stand  helm,  security  or  engine  room  watches  and  may  be  involved  with  small  boat  handling.  You  must  be  capable  to  conduct  fire,  man  over  board,  or  other  drills  as  the  Captains  sees  fit  and  necessary.  Carries  out  orders  from  the  First  Mate  and/or  Captain.      Bosun    ResponsibiliWes  will  include  cleaning  and  basic  maintenance  of  all  the  tenders,  wind  surf,  diving  gear  and  water  toys.  Also  responsible  for  the  mooring  lines,  marlin  spike  techniques  and  splicing.  Must  list  and  order  cleaning  products  and  maintain  deck  log  according  to  the  mate.  Carries  out  orders  from  first  mate  and/or  captain.      

Captain    ResponsibiliWes  will  include  handling  the  yacht,  and  is  in  charge  of  the  safe  operaWon  of  the  yacht,  yacht  administraWon,  management  of  crew  and  personnel,  accounWng  and  budget  management,  and  may  act  as  refit  supervisor.  The  captain  is  also  in  charge  of  required  licenses.  The  captain  is  the  top  level  of  this  career  path,  and  as  such  will  report  only  to  the  owner  or  owner's  representaWve.    

Implements  security/port-­‐of-­‐entry  paperwork  procedures  and  has  knowledge  of  the  InternaWonal  Safety  Management  (ISM)  and  InternaWonal  Ship  and  Port  Facility  Security  (ISPS)  codes.  Sets  an  example  of  work  style,  cleanliness  and  neatness  for  all  the  crew  to  follow  and  maintains  guest  relaWons.  Plans  each  day's  work  to  achieve  the  most  accomplishment  from  each  deck  crewmember.  Acts  as  the  second  in  command  when  the  captain  is  off  the  boat  and  so  must  be  ready  to  take  charge  of  all  jobs  and  the  responsibility  of  these  jobs.    Carries  out  orders  from  the  captain.    

Chief  Officer/First  Mate    ResponsibiliWes  will  include  carrying  out  captain's  orders,  assisWng  in  navigaWon  and  is  responsible  for  the  total  exterior  of  the  yacht  

Why hasn’t there been a training centre for Superyacht Crew in Singapore before? Singapore based Superyachts have historically been crewed by foreigner yacht crews. However, with the changes in allowing foreign crews to reside in Singapore and the escalating demand for well trained, intelligent, presentable English speaking crew to the fast expanding Asian Superyacht market, the timing is perfect to train a new generation of Singaporeans into this exciting industry.

Tall  Ship  Adventure  Training  (TSAT)  RYA  Competent  Crew  Course  is  a  professional  introducWon  to  sailing  on  sailing    ships  &  Super  Yachts.    No  previous  experience  is  required,  students  will  be  trained  to  be  a  useful  member  of  the  crew.    The  course  is  designed  for  novices  to  progress  quickly;  our  instructors  are  paWent  and  friendly  and  are  there  to  help  trainees  achieve  a  high  level  of  competence.    RYA  Competent  Crew  Course  tuiFon  in:    •  Sail  trim  •  HoisWng  and  segng  sails  •  Handling  mooring  lines  and  warps  •  Understanding  all  the  terminology  on  board  •  Maintaining  a  proper  look  out  •  Helming  •  Recovering  objects  from  the  water  •  Working  as  part  of  a  team  •  Safety  on  board  •  Points  of  sail  •  Reefing  •  Knots  and  rope  work  •  Victualing  •  Health  and  Safety  •  Understanding  man  over  board  procedure  •  Understanding  orders  and  commands    TSAT’s  addiFonal  TuiFon  area’s:    •  RYA  Power  Boat  Level  2  •  Superyacht  Deckhand  Course  •  Knowledge  of  sailing  grounds  around  Singapore  

For  further  informaWon  on  courses,    the  Tall  Ship  Adventure  Training  Scholarship  Awards    (only  available  to  Singapore  NaWonals)  

For further information on courses, curriculum and training schedule or the Tall Ship Adventure Training Scholarship Awards (only available to Singapore Nationals) please contact us directly:

Tall Ship Adventures Pte. Ltd. Raffles Marina 10 Tuas West Drive Singapore 638404

Tel: (+65) 6383 9585 Fax: (+65) 6863 9586 Email: info@tallship.sg    

TSAT  Principle  -­‐  Captain  Mark  Rothwell  MSc  FNI  FRIN,  Commander  Royal  Navy  (Rtd)    Mark  Rothwell  is  the  principle  for  Tall  Ship  Adventure  Training  and  Captain  of  the  Royal  Albatross.  A  Master  Mariner  who  has  had  a  passion  for  sailing  all  his  life.  A  sailing  Instructor  by  the  age  of  16,  Mark  joined  the  BriWsh  Royal  Navy  reWring  as  a  Commander  aBer  25  years  of  service.  Mark  has  Captained  a  variety  of  vessels,  from  large  ocean-­‐going  ships  to  wonderful  old  historic  sailing  craB.      He  is  most  enthusiasWc  about  sharing  his  passion  for  Tall  Ships  and  delights  in  training  people,  both  old  and  young,  in  the  art  of  classic  sailing.  As  a  Yachtmaster  Instructor  and  Examiner  he  has  assisted  many  people  in  starWng  their  mariWme  career.  

Captain  Rothwell’s  experWse  extends  beyond  the  hands-­‐on  sailing  skills  as  he  holds  a  Master's  degree  from  Plymouth  University  in  Applied  NavigaWon.  His  services  to  the  mariWme  world  have  been  recognised  by  both  the  Royal  InsWtute  of  NavigaWon  and  the  NauWcal  InsWtute  by  awarding  him  Fellowships.  In  addiWon  to  running  a  commercial  nauWcal  school  he  founded  and  ran  a  mariWme  consultancy  business  in  New  Zealand.  However,  due  to  his  passion  for  Tall  Ships  and  the  unique  Royal  Albatross  as  the  world’s  only  4  masted  sailing  ship  available  to  charter,  Mark  has  returned  to  the  sea  as  her  Captain.      TSAT  Trainers  -­‐  The  Officers  and  Crew  of  the  Royal  Albatross  Luxury  Sailing  Ship.  An  exciWng  part  of  the  course  is  that  students  are  taught  and  trained  by  professional  Officers  and  Crew  that  are  presently  acWve  within  the  Superyacht  Industry  giving  students  first  hand  exposure  to  experience  from  employed  Superyacht  crew.