About Oceaneria
Your Partner in Yacht Crew Placement and Representation
Represented. Not listed. Matched right.
WHO WE ARE
Oceaneria was built by people who understand yachting from the inside.
We’re a family of tech entrepreneurs, recruiters, yacht captains, and yacht engineers who understand the reality of hiring and getting hired in this industry.
Oceaneria is led by Monique Smale, an entrepreneur and technology specialist with a background in the IT industry.
The idea for Oceaneria came from a personal experience. Her son, a qualified Mechatronic Engineer, faced real challenges transitioning into the yachting industry as a yacht engineer.
That experience exposed a wider pattern across the market, where employers struggle to find the right crew, and crew struggle to be seen, heard, and placed properly.
With a background in technology, we recognised the opportunity to improve how this industry operates.
Built from real industry experience
Hands-on background across captains, engineers, and crew operations.
Driven by technology and efficiency
Modern systems and AI used to improve communication and reduce delays.
Focused on the right fit
We match experience, personality, and expectations, not just availability.
Oceaneria is not a listing platform.
We don’t wait for the right match to happen. We create it.
The industry still runs on listings and volume.
The issue is not the people. It’s the process.
For employers, that means:
A flood of applications
Time lost filtering unsuitable candidates
Inconsistent communication
Pressure to make decisions without clarity
For crew, it means:
Endless job searches
Applying without response
Being just another profile in a long list
No real support or direction
Built for better placements.
Less noise. Less effort. Better outcomes for both crew and employers.
We work closely with both sides to ensure every introduction is considered, relevant, and aligned from the start.
No mass listings.
No wasted time.
No guesswork.
Because the right fit is what makes it work.
Let’s start a conversation
Whether you’re looking to hire crew or take the next step in your yachting career, we’re here to help.
