by Natalie | Oct 26, 2021 | Crew Life-1
The sad fact is that, as amazing as a career in yachting is, suicide is the top cause of seafarers’ deaths. So, what are the top factors affecting the happiness and overall well-being of crew? According to the Seafarers Happiness Index and Safety4Sea, there are...
by Natalie | Oct 22, 2021 | Crew Life-1
Learning on the Job Great Yacht Mentors – How much learning occurs on the job? We know that a ‘greeny’ fresh out of school and clutching their STCW will join your vessel keen as mustard and ready to learn all they can. As senior crew on board you are expected to...
by Natalie | Oct 1, 2021 | Crew Life-1
Most of us would have experienced both great leadership and poor leadership at some point in our careers. What I have learnt is that it is not easy being a great leader – it requires an intricate tapestry of soft skills and a deep understanding of self. Having all...
by Natalie | Sep 27, 2021 | Crew Life-1
Curiously, but thankfully, business has ramped up for Invisible Crew since the start of the pandemic. It seems to be applicable to all yachting related businesses. We’re very lucky that way. Demand for Pocket Superyacht management has increased but at the same...
by Natalie | Jul 21, 2021 | Crew Life-1
Perhaps the term pleasure craft should be used more often, because it says clearly what a yacht is supposed to provide. Private yachts are acquired by owners to add pleasure to their life and charter yachts share that pleasure with those who pay the admission fee. At...
