Finding and retaining qualified crew is essential for safe, enjoyable yachting. This guide covers certification requirements, recruitment strategies, and employment considerations for yacht owners in Montenegro.
Common Crew Positions
Captain
Overall command, navigation, safety. Requires Master license appropriate to tonnage.
First Officer/Mate
Navigation, watch keeping, deck maintenance. OOW certificate required.
Engineer
Machinery operation and maintenance. STCW engineering certificate.
Chef
Meal planning and preparation. Ship's Cook certificate, food hygiene training.
Steward/ess
Interior service, housekeeping, guest care. STCW basic safety required.
Deckhand
Deck maintenance, tender operations. STCW basic safety minimum.
STCW Certification
All commercial yacht crew must hold valid STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) certificates:
Abandon ship procedures, life raft use
Shipboard fire safety equipment
Basic medical emergency response
Safety culture, environmental protection
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