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Your next step in yachting begins here, looking for work, looking for crew, building high-performing teams   , years of expertly matching yacht crew with the right opportunities and assisting clients in building their yacht teams., the leading global yacht crew recruitment agency.

Established in 2002, YPI CREW has been connecting people with their dream careers on board superyachts for over two decades. Our purpose is to allow new generations to discover yachting, whilst also helping seasoned crew to advance their career and develop their talents.

Our recruiters are solution driven; they have a voice, an opinion, and champion their candidates for the right jobs on the best yachts. 

From our home in the yachting capital of Antibes on the French Côte d'Azur, we source and recruit the best yacht crew worldwide. Our recruitment experts connect the best talent, from deckhands to captains, engineers, chefs and interior crew with every yacht we work with.

We build united, high-performing crew able to deliver the ultimate guest experience on board yachts all over the world and, simultaneously, allow the fostering of new life experiences.

YPI CREW are proud to be part of the esteemed  Schulte Group , a global ship owning and management company with over 135 years of expertise in the commercial maritime industry.

YPI CREW TEAM

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Customised Care, Every Step of the Way

YPI CREW is a bespoke recruitment agency with a team of expert recruiters who carefully handpick the most suitable candidates for each yacht.

Operating Under the Values of Partnership & Trust

Partnership and Trust are the core values that guide us in our relationships with each other, our candidates and our clients.

MLC Registered and Compliant

YPI CREW is fully compliant with MLC 2006, and to demonstrate our commitment to best practices, we undergo regular independent audits by Lloyd’s Register.

What makes YPI CREW stand out?

Our recruiters are our strength; they are the absolute experts in their field. Each recruiter is a specialist in their particular department and has years of experience through which they have built strong networks making them the preeminent authority in the business.

ASSISTING YACHT CREW IN FINDING THEIR IDEAL JOB

We champion our candidates and guide them throughout their yachting career.

FINDING QUALIFIED CREW FOR LUXURY YACHTS

We select and present the best candidates to join your team.

With my job it is always a pleasure to pick up the phone to speak with Chloe Collet and her Team at YPI CREW when looking to recruit. With their deep understanding of the yachting industry, personalised touch and professional service, you always feel you are in a safe pair of hands. They get the brief and find you the right candidate, that fits your team. YPI CREW is the first Port of Call.

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Let’s get started. Call us on +33 (0)4 92 90 46 10 or email us.

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EXPERIENCE CREW PLACEMENT THE WAY IT SHOULD BE

We offer a highly-personalized approach, striving to understand your goals so we can place you on the right vessel, with the right team.

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Our hands-on personalized approach and database of thoroughly vetted professional crew ensures we have qualified candidates to satisfy your needs.

The Leader in Quality Crew Placement

We are a boutique placement agency driven by our guiding principles of exceptional service, unrivaled expertise, and absolute integrity.

As part of Superyacht Sales & Charter, we offer highly personalized services for both yacht owners and crew with a focus on creating cohesive and successful teams.

We understand how essential the right crew is to an exceptional luxury experience on board and we are fully committed to the happiness and satisfaction of owners and crew alike.

Fully Utilize Your Skills

As part of a firm that handles yacht sales, charter and management we have a vast network of clients who are always looking for quality crew. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, let us help guide you toward the next rewarding chapter in your career.

Rest Assured…You Have Reliable Crew

Our unwavering commitment to quality service and client satisfaction ensures we’ll select the absolute best candidates with the right balance of skills, qualifications, and experience to fully satisfy your unique requirements.

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Managing Director – Crew Placement

A Division of Superyacht Sales & Charter

NEIL EMMOTT

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SEANA TAYLOR

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RODD TAYLOR

Sales Broker

JEFF SHAFFER

Charter Management Director

We are equipped and trained to place you in your dream job anywhere across the globe.

Our Placement Experts are poised and ready, so SEARCH for available opportunities and submit your CV today !

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Recruitment with care

We provide an exceptional service to yacht Owners and Crew through our psychologically based interview process which has proven to increase crew longevity and harmonious working environments.

We are dedicated to helping our clients find the perfect Crew through a proven and intelligent hiring process thereby increasing crew retention, enhancing the interpersonal dynamics onboard whilst creating a stress-free environment for all.

Our bespoke placement agency’s core focus is to not only attract and retain top talent but to find the right placement for the Yacht and Owners.

We have a fundamental understanding of the blend of soft and hard skills required to build world-class Crews as such our customised recruitment procedure and interviews, forms an integral part of the Crew placement.

Our team is highly skilled in the field of human behaviour and talent hiring, giving us the leading edge in Crew Placement.

How we are different to other recruitment agencies

We want to see Crew longevity because that means we have done our job right! The Crew are the backbone of the Yacht and we are dedicated to finding you the perfect fit to create a seamless operation onboard and enhance the Vessel’s reputation.

Recognising the challenges faced by those responsible for sourcing high-quality Crew members, we aim to alleviate stress and frustration by providing a solution that goes beyond traditional recruitment. Through meticulous screening and careful selection, we identify and hand-select premium Crew members. Our approach distinguishes us from standard recruitment agencies, as we prioritise building both personal and professional relationships with our clients.

Our extensive industry experience has led to the development of a proven hiring formula, refined through years of training and development. Our passion for the maritime industry fuels our commitment to creating the ultimate experience for Owners and Crew alike.

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Testimonials

The candidate put forward to me by VIP Yacht Crew was a perfect fit for our team. Our new recruit shows empathy and kindness to her fellow crew members which has made our team stronger. Prior to the candidate joining the vessel, the crew dynamics was quite divided and we have since worked hard to build a stronger, inclusive team environment. I would highly recommend HODs to source someone that has a combination of the right interpersonal skills, as well as qualifications. This is something that this industry has been missing.

“Chief Stew”

I was struggling to find a position which was the right fit. Working with VIPYC, I was able to find a new Stewardess position in less than one month. I found VIP Yacht Crew on social media and saw some posts of old clients saying how amazing they are and it’s true! They were a great help for me. I’m really thankful to them. What I liked the most about engaging with VIP Yacht Crew was that they always take care of their clients. Vip Yacht Crew has not only been a great help but I appreciate their honesty and commitment to their cause. They really do care about us and if an opportunity isn’t right, they will tell us. I highly recommend Vip Yacht Crew, you will see results and will be very happy and thankful.

I was feeling a bit lost, not sure if yachting was for me anymore, but glad I gave it a second chance. After reaching out to Vip Crew for support in my job search, she found a position for me with an amazing chief stew and a great crew. VIP Yacht Crew is more personal than your average agency, they take the time to get to know the crew and captains on a personal level whilst maintaining professionalism, hence I had more trust in the boat that was recommended. What I admire most about this boutique agency is that they are very honest about what to expect.