D and B Crew Training

I have the doubtful pleasure to inform everyone, that our colleague Jerry has retired. Doubtful, because he is younger than me and I have at least a decade to go....meaning I have apparently done something wrong. ;-(
However, all the best to him.
For those who need to contact him, his emails ([email protected]) are monitored for a while.
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A piece of rock history: Pink Floyd yacht - Evrika - on the market for £450k - YBW Evrika, the Swan 65 which once belonged to Pink Floyd keyboardist, Rick Wright, is for sale. See inside the yacht which was once the rocker's pride and joy

STCW Basic Safety Training 2.10.2017 to 6.10.2017 1100.00 euros, refresher 600.00 euros PLACES STILL AVAILABLE PLEASE CONTACT [email protected] to book.

BREAKING NEWS: France has backtracked on its requirement for superyacht crew working in France to make French social security contributions: http://www.nicematin.com/economie/cette-nouvelle-loi-devrait-rassurer-la-grande-plaisance-et-la-region-paca-165653

Course dates Autumn 2017

STCW Basic Safety Training 1100.00 euro
2.10.17 to 6.10.2017
16.10.2017 to 20.10.2017
30.10.2017 to 3.11.2017

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore 2650.00 euro + exam fee
9.10.2017 to 20.10.2017
13.11.2017 to 24.11.2017

RYA Yachtmaster Ocean + Sights 990.00 euro
23.10.2017 to 27.10.2017
27.11.2017 to 1.12.2017

GMDSS 1550.00 euro + exam fee
30.10.2017 to 9.11.2017

HELM 750.00 euro
4.12.2017 to 6.12.2017

UKLAP 600.00 euro + exam fee
2.10.2017 to 4.10.2017
4.12.2017 to 6.12.2017

NEW for AUTUMN 2017 !!

We now offer MCA approved Crisis Management and MCA approved Crowd Management courses online - please contact us for details - [email protected]

Why it’s not surprising that ship collisions still happen The ocean may be huge, and navigation aids may be advanced – but the conditions are still in place for ocean collisions like the one between a tanker and US navy destroyer this week.

Nautilus warns yacht crew over French criminalisation

Nautilus International has issued an urgent warning to members serving on superyachts in the south of France following ‘an alarming increase’ in criminalisation of crew members in recent months.
The Union says seafarers have been facing fines of up to €10,000 and even imprisonment or offences being recorded against an officer’s certificate of competency, as a consequence of cases involving prosecutions for anchoring in prohibited areas or seemingly minor infringements of the regulations.
In a message to members, Nautilus strategic organiser Danny McGowan said: ‘Some of the Nautilus members that have been called to court have been investigated for anchoring in prohibited areas, despite weather conditions dictating that the chosen anchoring position was the only safe place.
‘Other Nautilus members — particularly masters — have been investigated and appeared in court for the actions of their subordinates. As we all know, owners or guests can often exert pressure on masters to breach rules, with the promise that any punitive fines will be covered by them. Some of this pressure can also be felt by other officers and crew.’
He cautioned members against expectations that fines will be covered by the owner — especially in cases where prosecution could lead to custodial sentences.
Mr McGowan said the increase in such cases — often being brought at extremely short notice — could reflect the ‘state of emergency’ across France following recent terrorist attacks.
He said that Nautilus has provided members with support from its special 24/7 helpline and a lawyer from the Union’s worldwide network of maritime legal experts.
‘Thanks to this unique service, members have been provided with legal representation in court within as little as 12 hours,’ he added.
‘Nautilus International is the only trade union and professional organisation that can assist its members in this way. As the regulatory authorities appear to be stepping up enforcement, officers and crew across the world should join us to ensure they remain protected, before it is too late.’
Friday, July 21, 2017

Need to calculate your sea time for the MCA ? Nautilus International Sea Service testimonial - this may be of help....

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