Choice, Heritage and Quality
World Leaders in Superyacht Training
for Interior, Deck and Engineering
2014/2015
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The superyacht sector is driven by exemplary customer service, and superyacht owners and their guests expect a truly first-rate experience. Delivering on this expectation requires professional, efficient and high-quality support services.
Warsash Superyacht Academy (WSA) is a flagship initiative designed and developed by Warsash Maritime Academy and Southampton Solent University. We work in partnership with some of the most dynamic and innovative organisations in the superyacht industry to deliver a comprehensive range of premium-quality business services and training solutions.
By combining our resources, facilities, knowledge and experience, we are uniquely placed to work with you to ensure that your yacht is run as efficiently and effectively as possible. Our aim is to help you meet the exceptional standards required by the industry.
Please contact us if you would like additional information about our business services and course provision, or wish to discuss your specific requirements.
Andrew Hair Director
By linking with a distinctive group of established and high-quality service providers, Warsash Superyacht Academy is able to provide a unique range of business services and training solutions to support the superyacht sector.
Our internationally recognised education provision is complemented by the expertise and resources of our reputable partner organisations.
Along with our partners we are able to offer on-board training, which includes a number of mandatory and non-mandatory safety courses, PYA-accredited interior crew modules and medical, security, and bespoke whole crew training with the aim of creating high performing teams. We also offer an array of specialist consultancy and service activities, including a review of standard operating procedures and emergency response for deck, engine and interior departments.
Our recruitment and crew management partners specialise in the development of premier crew teams and travel services. Other partners provide comprehensive yacht management for surveys, audits, new construction, sales and purchase, charter and registration services.
Our Business
Services Partners
Interior Yacht
Services
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Wherever you are
We work with our distinct group of training partners to offer bespoke solutions for your on-board training needs. Training can be conducted in the new-build phase or during refit; when you are alongside or at anchor or when you are on passage (with some limitations).
Whatever you need
From fire fighting to cocktail shaking; engineering skills to medical care; security training to bridge equipment training; regulatory updates to tender driving skills, our programmes provide a complete, tailor-made training provision to ensure that your yacht runs at optimum performance.
Flexible
Our on-board training solutions will build your crew into a cohesive working team, trained together with the equipment they will actually use and in their daily working environment. You choose exactly what you want to achieve and how long you have and our highly flexible and bespoke programmes ensure that the right specialist training will be provided.
Improving standards
Harmonised training across all crew exceeding mandatory standards will create enhanced skill levels resulting in increased service levels to owners and guests. It will also augment the safety of lives and help protect the value of your yacht.
Ensuring compliance
We will assist you to be fully up-to-date and compliant with all regulatory requirements. This will allow you to encounter your next inspection with peace of mind.
Expert advice and guidance
We also provide consultancy services to the industry, including everything from complete medical outfitting to navigation maintenance systems and housekeeping routines. This service can be very effectively incorporated into on-board training solutions.
Delivering results
We aim to take your crew to the highest level of excellence in service and operations, across all ranks and departments. The ultimate goal is always to create high performing teams. This is also likely to assist in retaining a great team which will result in financial benefit through lower cost of recruitment in the long term. Our on board training solutions include, but are not limited to:
Team training
Medical tune-up Fire team training
Interior and hospitality shake-down Bridge team management Emergency response coordination
On-board Training
By combining the most experienced and knowledgeable specialists in their fields with a passion for the industry, Warsash Superyacht Academy can provide all of your training requirements to the highest quality. We bring our instructors to you, wherever you are in the world, to train your crew on-board.
Medical training (STCW and non-mandatory)
Elementary First Aid
Proficiency in Medical First Aid Proficiency in Medical Care Updated Proficiency in Medical Care Automated External Defibrillation Oxygen Administration
Safety management training
Crowd Control and Passenger Safety Crisis Management and Human Behaviour ISM Safety Management Training
ISPS security training
Proficiency in Security Awareness Proficiency in Designated Security Duties Proficiency as Ship Security Officer (SSO)
Compliance training
Business and law refresher
MARPOL/oil record book awareness course Port State Control inspection awareness course MLC awareness course
Interior and hospitality training
Interior training: service, housekeeping and laundry Interior training: bartending, barista and tea Interior training: wine knowledge
RYA training
Personal watercraft proficiency (jetski) Personal watercraft instructor (jetski) Tender training
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Review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
It is essential to keep written documentation or instructions detailing all the relevant steps and activities in any operational procedures. SOPs provide a reference to common practices, activities or tasks and we can provide a professional review of SOPs for the deck, engineering and interior departments.
Review of Team Performance
The non-technical performance of the crew is just as important as their technical skills – the human element and team performance is increasingly recognised as fundamental to safe and efficient yacht operations. WSA provides effective crew resource management training, which incorporates leadership, planning, problem analysis, well-judged risk-aware decision making, high-level situational awareness and solution delivery.
Yacht Surveys and Audits
Regs4Yachts is the specialist superyacht division of the internationally reputed maritime consultancy and technical solutions provider Regs4Ships Limited. Reg4Yachts consultants have completed well over 1,000 surveys, audits and inspections, to ensure that vessels are operating safely, efficiently and within the regulations. They offer the following services: flag state statutory services;
ISM and mini-ISM systems; ISPS ship security plans; YachtEMS electronic
arrangement systems; DPA services; contingency and emergency planning exercises. Regs4Yachts also provides a digital maritime regulations service combining flag state documentation with international legislation from the IMO, ILO and EU.
Interior Yacht Services
The mission of Interior Yacht Services (IYS) is to make the quality of service received by the owner and guests the number one driving force behind the operation. Each yacht has different needs and therefore IYS determines your specific requirements and supports you with professional interior advice, working closely with crews to establish best practices and service flows.
Business Support Services
Working with you, for you
In addition to the education and training services offered at Warsash Superyacht Academy, you can call upon us to assist with a range
Medical Custom Solutions and New Build Consultancy
MedAire provides medical consultancy services to some of the world’s largest new build projects. From helping to build a medical protocol, to the design and supply of a complex on-board infirmary, their medical and industry experts are on hand to lead the project.
MedAire MedLink
MedAire has built the yachting industry’s largest network of medical and safety professionals around the world, available to assist 24/7 all year round. Membership enables crew and guests to have access anytime to medical and travel safety advice, information and shore-side assistance around the world. From specialist doctors to charter aircraft and local hospitals, access to the network is the backbone of MedAire operations.
Da Gama Chart Outfit Services
Da Gama Maritime chart outfit services streamline the processes from supply to auditing to ensure safety and compliance are never compromised. From a simple reduction in your on-board folios to your submission for ECDIS accreditation, expert advice is accessible at every level of operation; reducing the risk of error, improving safety and saving you both time and money.
Please visit our website and go to the ‘Services’ section for more detailed information about the consultancy services we can offer you.
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Customised Simulation
We have gained extensive experience of bridge and engine simulator operations over the past 40 years, and can deliver high-quality and customised training solutions. After consultation we can build a virtual model to your own specification and test the vessel’s precise handling characteristics or new berthing arrangements.
Manned Model Ship Handling
Our 20-acre manned model ship handling centre is one of very few worldwide. It offers the international maritime industry an invaluable state-of-the-art training facility, using accurately scaled ship models to simulate the handling characteristics of actual vessels. Officers, including superyacht captains, fly in from all over the world to benefit from this outstanding training opportunity.
Medical Equipment and Supplies
MedAire has a complete line of medical kits, oxygen equipment and medical accessories for responding to common medical concerns and life-threatening incidents. MedAire medical kits meet and exceed MCA specification MSN 1768.
Video Production, Publishing and Online Production
Online video is the ultimate medium to engage with existing superyacht owners and to inspire new ones. YachtsXL specialises in the production of online video for superyachts – trusted by the most recognised yachting brands and lifestyle organisations, delivering first-class online solutions to raise the ROI of your video.
Yacht Production, Design and Manufacture
The Maritime and Technology Faculty at Southampton Solent University hosts facilities which assist yacht designers with product design and manufacture. These include CNC 5 axis router to scale yacht hull models, Stratasys FDM Titan 3D, hand-held 3D scanner, digital design software suites and an FRP composite workshop with 12 workstations for specialised composite building methods.
Testing and Diagnostics
There are three pieces of tensile testing equipment within the Maritime and Technology Faculty available for the design and construction of yacht hulls, particularly in carrying out materials testing. This provides the industry with a powerful analytical facility used in the validation of superyacht structural design. In addition, rapid prototyping equipment (Titan) is also available to provide a smart solution for building large, strong and durable parts.
Towing Tank
Southampton Solent University’s towing tank is suitable for evaluating
hydrodynamic lift and drag components to improve and enhance the performance of both sailing and motor craft. Key features include a wave generator, top carriage speed of 4.0m/s, 60m long, 3.7m wide and 1.8m deep tank and test wave and tidal renewable energy devices.
Specialist Services
A range of specialist services for the superyacht industry is delivered by WSA and our partners. Our key services are detailed below and we would be very happy to discuss your individual project or business needs with you.
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The recruitment of quality yacht crew, personnel management, staff retention and training are all critical issues for superyacht owners, management companies and captains.
Our respected partners (BURGESS, Viking Recruitment Ltd and Elite Crew International) work with owners and managers to identify and provide the right level of personnel management support. Key areas include: initial recruitment and selection, ongoing employment, operations, payroll, administration and training.
Recruitment and
Yacht Crewing Services
In a truly global industry, the travel arrangements for guests and crew are vital to operational success. Viking Recruitment Ltd offers an efficient and personal travel service.
Through their knowledge and expertise, Viking provides tailor-made itineraries to suit crew and vessel requirements, drawing upon their wide range of specially negotiated marine fares, and flexible, fully refundable marine tickets.
Maritime Training
Set in an impressive 17-acre waterside campus, Warsash Superyacht Academy is part of Warsash Maritime Academy, the UK’s centre of maritime excellence. It employs over 100 maritime expert lecturers and manages more than 10,000 student enrolments each year. The range, scale and quality of training and support facilities offered for superyacht crew are unmatched worldwide.
Warsash Maritime Academy delivers internationally recognised certification programmes, from entry-level training for all crew, through to officers and captains (up to and beyond 3,000GT). In addition, it provides all the necessary STCW training and ancillary courses.
•Deck qualifications – Yacht and Unlimited certification
•Engine qualifications – Yacht and Unlimited certification
•STCW safety training
•Ship Handling Centre
•Leadership and management
•Undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
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Elite Crew International
Email: [email protected] Tel: +1 954 522 4840
www.elitecrewintl.com
Interior Yacht Services
Email: Email: [email protected] Mobile tel: +31 (0)646 081 660 www.iys-nl.com Marine Matters Email : [email protected] Tel : +44 (0)1489 579589 www.marine-matters.co.uk MedAire Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)1252 517951 www.medaire.com/yachts Regs4yachts Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)23 8098 8631 www.regs4yachts.com
Southampton Solent University
Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 3330 www.solent.ac.uk Viking Recruitment Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)300 303 8191 www.vikingrecruitment.com YachtsXL Email: [email protected] Tel: +31 62 505 83 34 www.yachtsxl.com
Warsash Superyacht Academy is located within the Warsash Maritime Academy campus on the south coast of England, overlooking Southampton Water, with excellent access by air, rail and road.
Warsash Maritime Academy Newtown Road
Warsash
Southampton SO31 9ZL United Kingdom
To find out more about how Warsash Superyacht Academy can work with you,
please visit www.warsashsuperyachtacademy.comor contact:
Commercial Enquiries and Business Development
Lars Lippuner, Business Development Manager Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 4222 Mobile Tel: +44 (0)7774 241022 General Enquiries Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 3000
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•Information on careers and career progression
•Course information
•Job search advice
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