Careers advice

The PYA encourages and mentors new entrants into professional yachting, as well as offering career advice to seasoned crew. PYA staff and council can assist crew at all stages of their careers, including updates on qualifications, career mapping, CV advice, help with applications for NoE’s, Training Record Books and all aspects of Sea Service and Yacht Service recording.

Attending and hosting regular seminars and workshops on various subjects worldwide, the PYA invites renowned industry professionals with topical and relevant information to inform crew of changes in policy and regulations that affect them and their careers.

The PYA also hosts a number of Continuing Professional Development Workshops throughout the year for crew to learn new career-enhancing skills. These are always free for PYA members to attend. Check out our upcoming events for details.

"Thank you for your solid advice and support, it has meant a lot to the crew and to myself. Thank you from all on M/Y xxxx, you gave us timely support where we were getting none."
"I just wanted to let you know that I passed my Master 3000gt oral on Monday. Thank you very much for all your help over the years in getting to this stage. It is very much appreciated and I have been singing your praises over the years in order to encourage more seafarers to join the PYA, if nothing else, just for the assistance you provide!"
Good service, professional, friendly. Bravo!
"Thank you so much for the advice today - it has settled my concerns. I am thrilled with the service at the PYA!"
Every 5 years it's a frantic scramble to sort out the paperwork for CoC revalidation. My recent fiasco was made so much easier with the calm, professional help I received from the PYA. They sympathetically guided me through the MCA red tape, which helped tremendously. The verification process was handled smartly & my documentation was checked carefully & competently. The potential fiasco was averted & the revalidation was a breeze
"It's such a happy bunch running the PYA - they're friendly and welcoming!"
Throughout my yachting career, I have found the services of the PYA to be a fantastic "go to" resource. The support I received whilst achieving different grades of qualification was second to none
"The PYA is indispensable in its representation of Superyacht crew, using feedback directly from the crew to initiate major changes in the industry. Having worked with various regulatory bodies the PYA has not only offered a career pathway for crew but raised awareness of the career as one to be recognised in the professional realm. The Crew Report continues to support the PYA in its proactive and professional approach."
I have had only ever had positive experiences with the PYA - always helpful!
"As a 30 year yacht veteran, I have relied mostly on the idea of 'it's a who you know' industry, but as the constantly changing certification & litigation requirements become more complex, there is no doubt that the excellent service & support the PYA offers to every level of crew member makes membership an absolute must have! When my crew need support & correct advice, I always refer them to the PYA."
The most important factor in my moving up the ranks has been accurately recording my sea time and courses, and being aware of changes to requirements. The PYA has been a great help to me over the years, helping me gather and compile my sea service testimonials and offering advice on crew issues/ seafarer legalities. With me from junior deckhand right through to Master 3000 - PYA thanks for your help and making my life a lot easier!
Feedback on advice given by the PYA
"Thank you for your professional response. I am now a lot more informed. The information the PYA has given me is invaluable and I really do appreciate it."
"Thank you very much for being here, so we do not feel alone in our problems."
PYA to the rescue!! I reached out for some assistance and PYA were there for me...that's what it's all about!!! Good job team.
"I would just like to say thank you for all the help the PYA is doing for not just for us crew but for the industry too."
"Thank you for [your advice] - that was extensive and very helpful. I am a paying member of the PYA - mostly because of how fantastically useful you are!"
"I will continue to tell my friends about the PYA. You have been a fabulous support, and I would highly recommend anyone joining the yachting industry to sign up."

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Careers advice

"Thank you for your solid advice and support, it has meant a lot to the crew and to myself. Thank you from all on M/Y xxxx, you gave us timely support where we were getting none."

Good service, professional, friendly. Bravo!

"Thank you so much for the advice today - it has settled my concerns. I am thrilled with the service at the PYA!"

"It's such a happy bunch running the PYA - they're friendly and welcoming!"

Throughout my yachting career, I have found the services of the PYA to be a fantastic "go to" resource. The support I received whilst achieving different grades of qualification was second to none

I have had only ever had positive experiences with the PYA - always helpful!

Feedback on advice given by the PYA
"Thank you for your professional response. I am now a lot more informed. The information the PYA has given me is invaluable and I really do appreciate it."

"Thank you very much for being here, so we do not feel alone in our problems."

PYA to the rescue!! I reached out for some assistance and PYA were there for me...that's what it's all about!!! Good job team.

"I would just like to say thank you for all the help the PYA is doing for not just for us crew but for the industry too."

"Thank you for [your advice] - that was extensive and very helpful. I am a paying member of the PYA - mostly because of how fantastically useful you are!"

"I will continue to tell my friends about the PYA. You have been a fabulous support, and I would highly recommend anyone joining the yachting industry to sign up."

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Careers advice

"Thank you for your solid advice and support, it has meant a lot to the crew and to myself. Thank you from all on M/Y xxxx, you gave us timely support where we were getting none."

Good service, professional, friendly. Bravo!

"Thank you so much for the advice today - it has settled my concerns. I am thrilled with the service at the PYA!"

"It's such a happy bunch running the PYA - they're friendly and welcoming!"

Throughout my yachting career, I have found the services of the PYA to be a fantastic "go to" resource. The support I received whilst achieving different grades of qualification was second to none

I have had only ever had positive experiences with the PYA - always helpful!

Feedback on advice given by the PYA "Thank you for your professional response. I am now a lot more informed. The information the PYA has given me is invaluable and I really do appreciate it."

"Thank you very much for being here, so we do not feel alone in our problems."

PYA to the rescue!! I reached out for some assistance and PYA were there for me...that's what it's all about!!! Good job team.

"I would just like to say thank you for all the help the PYA is doing for not just for us crew but for the industry too."

"Thank you for [your advice] - that was extensive and very helpful. I am a paying member of the PYA - mostly because of how fantastically useful you are!"

"I will continue to tell my friends about the PYA. You have been a fabulous support, and I would highly recommend anyone joining the yachting industry to sign up."

Appeal for volunteers in Nice

MCA Suspends Acceptance of NoE Applications

COVID-19 — Important advice for yacht crew

European Port Closures

Latest MCA Guidelines for CoCs, CECs and Exams during COVID19

Revised changes to PYA office procedures

PYA HEAD OFFICE

PYA AGENTS

Feedback on advice given by the PYA
"Thank you for your professional response. I am now a lot more informed. The information the PYA has given me is invaluable and I really do appreciate it."