DAY 1

Yacht Intro and Overview 0900

- yacht types

- areas of operation,

- charter vs private

- seasons

- styles of useage

- what you need minimum

- Stcw- 95 ,Eng 1 or Amsa medical

- Qualifications that are advantageous

* Deck Officer/ Mate Duties 1100

- the officer /mate roles explained 55M vs 165M

- the behaviour and demeanour required

- suitability+ presentation

- typical hours of work

- misc duties ie airport meetings etc

* Bridge Equipment – Yacht Specific 1300

- modern day yacht bridge

- familiarisation with equipment and manuals

- the bridge area and its use with guests

- presentation and neatness

- support and updates

- servicing of equipment and maintenance

- flags and ensign ettiquete 1635

DAY 2

* Watchkeeping / Checklists / Sop’’s 0900

- typical watches onboard

- size of yacht and related job role

- yacht checklists

- yacht SOP’’s

- navigation yacht specific

- underpinning knowledge for guests

* Helicopter Operations 1100

- yacht capabilities

- helicopter movements onboard

- communications

- safety awareness dpt + dpo

- helideck access

- heli checklists

- helicopters

- securing

* Security and Piracy 1300

- yacht security in general

- confidentiality

- security personnel

- systems and weapons eg ssas and guns

- modern day piracy

* Medical Safety Onboard 1400

- use of yacht hospital

- medical scale drugs+medicenes onboard

- medical equipment

- medical logbooks and issue to crew

- quantity of medicines ,location and kits.

* Yacht Sea Service 1440

- through record keeping

- logbooks,discharges,stamps

- testimonial letters + reference letters

- proof of actual days at sea

- yacht and company letters of service

- details to be included.

* Elective Q+A 1510

- to be decided with the group

- as required to cater to them

- question time