| Unsure of the different roles of the captain, crew | | | | boat’s crew, however a relief captain or delivery |
| and management? Here’s an overview… | | | | captain often works with the vessel’s fulltime |
| Management – yacht management hires the | | | | crew. Whilst all boat crews vary in their make up, |
| captain and crew on behalf of the boat owner. | | | | the most common crew roles are: |
| Management might also arrange maintenance when | | | | - First mate, often called chief mate or chief officer, |
| the motor yacht is in port and arrange delivery and | | | | reports to the captain and is in charge of the deck |
| moorings year-round. | | | | crew and cargo. |
| Captain – when the yacht is enroute, the captain | | | | - Deckhand assists with the daily running and |
| has ultimate command of the vessel. Everything | | | | maintenance of a vessel. Deckhands’ tasks are |
| about the yacht is the captain’s responsibility. A | | | | variable depending on the vessel. |
| captain must be licensed – a master's license like | | | | - Coxswain reports to the captain as a senior, |
| that held by Captain Stuart Carter allows the captain | | | | licensed crew member responsible for navigation. not |
| to operate worldwide. | | | | all vessels have a coxswain. |
| The captain maps out the route, taking into account | | | | - Steward/ess is an unlicensed crew member who |
| whether, channels and any other factors. The captain | | | | reports to the captain and does stocking, cleaning |
| must comply with customs and immigration laws, so | | | | and assisting with preparation and serving of meals. |
| it is up to the captain to maintain the vessel’s | | | | A Chief Steward is the senior unlicensed crew |
| certificates and complete all documentation. | | | | member who is responsible for meals and cleaning. |
| As well as navigation and documentation, the | | | | - Cook or chief cook is senior unlicensed crew |
| captain’s role includes management of staff, | | | | responsible for preparing meals and maintaining the |
| cargo, cash and inventory. The crew all report to | | | | yacht’s galley. |
| the captain. The captain is also responsible for the | | | | If the captain, crew and management work |
| cleanliness and seaworthiness. In rough conditions, | | | | together, it’s “smooth sailing” for the |
| the captain’s priority is the personal safety of | | | | owner of the motor yacht! |
| captain, crew and owner by keeping the yacht safe. | | | | Trivia – Seems everyone wants to be captain or |
| Crew – there are a number of different crew | | | | crew of a yacht… golfers have a game variation |
| roles, but they all ultimately report to the captain. | | | | called captain and crew. There is also a dice game |
| The captain is usually responsible for choosing the | | | | called ship captain crew! |