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Superyacht Crew
Top-Tier Interior Placement
"Connecting Ambition with Opportunity
in the Yachting World."
Bridging the gap between aspiring professionals and industry leaders.
Our mission is to empower dedicated maritime crew members with the training and resources they need to excel while providing captains and recruiters with exceptional candidates who are thoroughly vetted and skilled. By focusing on quality over quantity, we redefine the recruitment process, ensuring that every pairing leads to successful, lasting partnerships on the water.
Whether you’re starting a maritime career or hiring for your vessel, our yacht crew placement service connects talent with opportunity.
what SETS US APART
Training for change!
Distinctive recruitment model that prioritises quality, support and long-term success for both crew members and vessel owners & Recruiters.
Quality Over Quantity
Quality in our placements rather than simply filling roles, ensuring both the crew and vessels benefit from a well-matched partnership.
Transparent Business Model
We eliminate the high commission fees & focusing instead on showcasing the effectiveness of our training and the value it brings.
Pre-Training Assessment
We conduct assessments before candidates start their courses to verify their foundational skills, ensuring a higher quality of candidates enter our program.
Holistic Development
We offer continuous upskilling opportunities, both online and in-person, to support crew members throughout their careers.
Pre & Post Onboarding Support
Visa, Seamans Book & Travel Logistics support prior & post crew onboarding.
WHO WE SERVE?
What's included?
- Access our growing Superyacht Resource Library
- Complete 3 successive compulsory industry courses
- Personalised Career & course guidance
Key Features:
Rigorous Training: Realistic training scenarios prepare you for on-board challenges.
Holistic Assessments: Peer reviews, instructor evaluations and client feedback showcase your complete capabilities to Captains.
On-going access to advanced courses & career support.
Direct Access: We connect you directly with top-tier yachts, bypassing lengthy agency processes because we know you.
No Placement Fees: Your placement is free, we just want to invest in your success as much as you are invested in your own success.
- VYA only places our successful graduates that have undergone all pre-requisite online courses & in-person skills training
- VYA provides Peer, Instructor & Character references on all potential candidates.
- VYA provide results on how all candidates preformed on all courses
- VYA conducts all pre-interview screening based on vessel/program requirements
- VYA supports all applications for the below, to ensure a 100% ready candidate it provided:
- Global seafarer visa applications (expedited applications)
- Global Seamans book applications
- Flight & Accommodation Bookings for crew
- On-going training based on candidate & vessel needs
ZERO Placement Fees, only basic flat admin fee.
VYA's Exclusive service
WHY It Works
VYA’s training prepares our students for the realities of superyacht life – long hours, teamwork, demanding deadlines.
Our courses Do Not conform to the “industry” standard because we know that we need to do better, to become better!
We ensure that both the candidate and vessel are vetted to ensure a safe & successful long term partnership.
Testimonial
What they say.
Real Stories from Satisfied Yacht Owners