Professional Yacht Hospitality Course (Dubai, UAE)

30 days of theory and practice (on board stay)
Various Roles and Vessels/International crew
“All rounds” interior duties
ISSA license and reference letters

Day 1 - Introduction to the Yachting industry

Number & types of yachts
Flag State Registrations
Private and Commercial Yachts
STCW & Nautical Qualification
MCA (British Coastguard)
Chain of Command
Rank & Position
Crew Agreements
Rules Onboard
Nautical / Military Time
Basic Safety
VHF Radio
Phonetic Alphabet
Nautical Terminology & Vessel Familiarization
Personal Appearance & Hygiene
Inventory
Preference form
Guest Arrival

Day 2&3 - Service, Wine and Mixology

Food safety and basic hygiene
Bar and mixology
Bar Equipment
Types of Service
Table setup
Cutlery and utensils
Wine introduction
Wine service/Wine pairing

Day 4 - Laundry and Housekeeping

Daily duties (without Guests Onboard)
Guests Onboard
Cleaning Supplies
Laundry & Stain Removal
Ironing

Day 5 - Extra arrangements

Flowers
Decoration
Snacks and bites
Exam

Summary

After 30 days theory and “stay on board” practice with real guests (private/charter), students might be offered a permanent contract, due to basic requirements and results. However, each student will get a written references from the captains on duty. Every 10 days there will be a shift to another vessel (18m-40m). Students will practice as a Solo, Junior, Second Stew/Stewardess.

Rules application
Definition
Responsibility
Steering and sailing: Look out, safe speed, risk of collision, etc
Lights and shapes
Sound and light signals

Tides & Current

Tides and its causes
Spring tide & Neap tide
Tidal definitions
How to read tide tables
Tidal streams
Currents and its causes

Requirements for students

Valid STCW
Seafarers Medical certificate
Basic English

The rate for the course due to 2022 is 1,000 euros (to be paid upon arrival).

Price includes

Theory and Practice
Accommodation
Partial nutrition
Professional Yacht Hospitality license (International Sailing School Association)