Can You Complete Your STCW Courses Online?

Can You Complete Your STCW Courses Online?

Superyacht life has genuine appeal: global travel, competitive salaries and the kind of experiences most people only read about. However, the industry is harder to break into than it looks. A yacht is a workplace before it’s a lifestyle. Captains screen for crew...
Is Working on Yachts with Only STCW Training Possible?

Is Working on Yachts with Only STCW Training Possible?

Working on a yacht with only STCW certification may be possible with some companies, but it’s not recommended. Most superyachts need the crew, even deckhands, to be RYA-certified. The STCW training course is the legal minimum to work on a commercial vessel. But the...
Comparing Maritime Safety Training: Deckhand vs. Stewardess

Comparing Maritime Safety Training: Deckhand vs. Stewardess

Choosing between yacht stewardess training in South Africa and a deckhand training course shapes your entire yachting career. Both roles offer entry into the luxury superyacht industry, but they demand different skills, personalities and daily responsibilities. At...
Build Your Maritime Skills with Certified STCW Training

Build Your Maritime Skills with Certified STCW Training

Starting a maritime career with Ocean Star Sailing Academy in Cape Town opens the door to exciting opportunities in the Superyacht Industry. As one of South Africa’s premier maritime training centers, Ocean Star Sailing provides internationally recognized STCW Safety...