by Natalie | Jun 18, 2020 | Crew Life-1
How are you coping in these challenging times? For most, we are in a period of upheaval and uncertainty, with normal operations on hold. Unable to plan for the season ahead, and unsure when guests and owners may return, it can be difficult to keep crew – at all levels...
by Natalie | Jun 11, 2020 | Crew Life-1
The International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) has welcomed Bond TM as the primary partner for its new online toolkit for superyacht crew. A survey conducted by ISWAN in 2018 found that 82% of superyacht crew experienced low crew morale...
by Natalie | Jun 3, 2020 | Crew Life-1
The subject of trust is relevant to everyone, in any role and any industry. It is the basis of our personal relationships and our working relationships. Businesses rise and fall on trust and high-performance teams eat, sleep and breathe a culture of high trust and...
by Natalie | May 25, 2020 | Crew Life-1, Daily News, Features
April sees a significant milestone reached by the Maritime Skills Academy (MSA) after gaining GUEST accreditation for its Superyacht Stewardess Introduction Course. The 1-week course, which MSA runs in partnership with the Exclusive Butler School (EBS) is the only...
by Natalie | May 18, 2020 | Crew Life-1
After years of work How To Work On Pocket Superyachts is now available online. How and why did this come about? Jens Oomes established Invisible Crew in 2009 and it has become a leading force in crewing and managing 50-100ft Pocket Superyachts. Why? Because while Jens...
by Natalie | May 11, 2020 | Crew Life-1
With the current situation of Covid-19, many of us find ourselves working differently. Whether you are self-isolating, being ‘virtually’ surveyed or home working; managing your people from afar is different to managing them in person. Some will argue that the...