Accommodations for yacht crew, maritime students, and those seeking employment on yachts Jobs Helpful Skills Captain This is a licensed position and, if not required legally, usually insurance companies will require a license. Mate Some years of experience and knowledge of navigation, marlinspike seamanship, basic engineering, life saving and CPR. Engineer This is fast becoming a licensed position. One needs to know diesel and gas engines with a good knowledge of refrigeration, air conditioning, plumbing and electrical systems. Fire fighting is a must. Chef Needs to know how to cook for a lot of people usually in a small space, some basic accounting, proper food storage and provisioning skills. Increasing preference for culinary training or catering. Stew Good interpersonal skills in addition to fine food service, bartending, chambermaid, and detailed cleaning of expensive surfaces. Napkin folding, flower arrangement, table decoration and concierge skills may also be needed. Deck Hand Line handling, basic seamanship, outboard handling with some paint and varnish skills. Other There are other jobs on some large yachts such as nurse, helicopter pilot, masseur/masseuse and nanny. These require appropriate technical skills and licenses. There are many other skills and qualifications that are needed. The above are suggestions to give a new person some insight into what it might take to secure a particular position. For more information on jobs please refer to the crew agencies listed on our Links page