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Aligned Yacht Crew Recruitment for Superyachts

With headquarters in Palma and London, Galatea Recruitment offers a boutique superyacht recruitment service to an extensive network of yachts and crew around the world.

Friendly, professional and honest, the Galatea Recruitment team is the perfect partner for all your crewing needs.

As an MCA Certified Recruitment and Placement Agency we proudly uphold the standards of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 to promote and protect the employment rights of the seafarer.

Get in touch to find out how we can help - we’d love to hear from you.

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OUR SERVICES

We recruit for all job roles on a superyacht, and our latest positions can be found on our Instagram.

To apply for a specific position, please send us your CV on email with the job title in the subject header, and include your current location and earliest availability.

If your profile matches any current vacancies, we shall be in touch within 24 hours to discuss the next steps.

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We’d love to hear about your program and any crew vacancies you may be looking to fill. With the brief in hand, we will prepare a shortlist of available candidates for your review and support you throughout the interview process, undertaking the required documentation and reference checks.

We’re confident that we will help you find the perfect crew member for your vacancy, but in the unlikely event that things don’t work out, we offer a 90 day guarantee during which time we will find a replacement for free.

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We offer an integrated service to Yacht Management companies where we can provide a range of crew management services from recruitment to HR and beyond.

As a small and agile team, we are able to slot into your existing company structure as an extension of your own team.

You will benefit from having a dedicated resource focussed on all crewing matters, working in an arrangement tailored to your specific needs.

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Our Story

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story

Galatea Recruitment is a female-founded company dedicated to providing a smooth and seamless service for clients and candidates alike.

With several years experience in yachting and superyacht recruitment, Amy and Anna draw on a combined background of 20+ years in HR, corporate communications and UHNW family estate management. They understand the exemplary standards of the superyacht industry and are confident they have the organisational, planning and people management skills to deliver.

In this fast-paced industry, the Galatea team believes in a personal approach, building long-term relationships with high quality clients and candidates that last beyond the initial placement, throughout the duration of their careers.

FAQ

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I register as a crew member seeking work?

Send an email to info@galatearecruitment.com stating what position you are hoping to secure with the following information: An up to date CV with headshot Your current location and earliest availability Any written references from previous vessels If your application matches any open positions that are currently available we will contact you within 24 hours, otherwise we will be in touch as soon as a we have anything suitable.
How do I make my application stand out?

Following the below checklist will help to ensure your application CV is well-formatted, easy to read and free from typos Headshot is professional and relevant to yachting Key requirements for the role (e.g. qualifications, visas) are clearly stated Additional skills (e.g. languages) are highlighted Complementary training undertaken (e.g. nail technician, yoga teacher) are flagged Written references provided if available Current location and availability is provided
When will I hear if my application has been successful?

If your profile is a match for the position advertised, a member of the team will be in touch within 24 hours to discuss next steps. If not, we will be in touch as soon as suitable opportunity arises.
What positions do you recruit for?

We recruit for positions across all departments including Captains, Engineers, Deck and Interior. These are typically seasonal or permanent contracts, however we do occasionally help our clients to find temporary cover as well.
What size superyachts do you recruit for?

We work with both motor and sail yachts ranging from around 40m to over 100m.