Yacht Crew Recruitment & Placement
Employers - no flood of applications.
Crew - no endless listings.
The Right Crew.
The Right Roles.
We shortlist and represent, so you only meet the right fit.
Submit your CV. We place you.
We shortlist. You choose.
Yacht Crew Recruitment & Placement
Employers - no flood of applications.
Crew - no endless listings.
The Right Crew.
The Right Roles.
We shortlist and represent, so you only meet the right fit.
Submit your CV. We place you.
We shortlist. You choose.
We're not a marketplace. We don’t list. We represent.
Crew - Be represented, not just listed - Submit your CV
We're not a marketplace.
We don’t list. We represent.
Oceaneria connects the right crew with the right yachts through a vetted personal approach.
Crew Placement, Personalised
A better way to hire crew or get hired.
Less noise. Less effort. Just the right fit.
Employers — Hire Qualified Crew. Fill Positions Faster. Reduce CV overload and connect with pre-screened yacht professionals.
Crew — Get hired with confidence, avoid endless searching, and get introduced to the right opportunities.
A focused, hands-on approach from first match to final placement. Here’s what you can expect.
Personally represented
You’re not just a profile.
We work with employers and crew directly and represent you properly.
Right matches only
Quality over quantity.
You only see roles or candidates that actually fit.
Clear, guided process
No guesswork. No chasing.
We guide you through hiring and placement.
Faster, outcomes
Less noise. Better decisions.
You move forward with precision, and no hassle.
For Employers
Focused Crew Hiring. Without the Flood or Hassle.
Hiring crew shouldn’t mean sorting through endless applications to find a few that actually fit.
We handle:
Sourcing the right candidates
Vetting for experience and fit
Shortlisting only relevant profiles
You’re introduced to crew who better match your requirements, so you can hire with clarity and confidence.
For Crew
Get Seen. Get Matched. Get Placed.
Finding work in yachting often means chasing listings, dock walking, and trying to get noticed in a long list of profiles.
We take a different approach.
You’re represented, not just listed
You’re matched properly based on your experience
You’re introduced directly to the right yachts
Why sit in a queue? With us you’re put forward for the roles that actually fit.
HOW HIRING & CREW PLACEMENT WORKS
4 Simple steps to the right fit.
From the first step of hiring crew to crew placement, we make it simple.
FOR EMPLOYERS
Hiring Crew
Tell us which roles you need
Share the role, experience your looking for and timing.
We source and screen
We tap into our network and personally screen every candidate.
Get a shortlist
Receive a curated shortlist of qualified candidates that match.
Interview and hire
You choose the right fit. We handle the rest.
Get started. Share your requirements, we’ll handle the rest.
FOR CREW
Getting Hired
Submit your profile
Share your experience, qualifications and availability.
Get screened
We review your profile and have a real conversation with you.
Get matched
We connect you with the right yachts and opportunities.
Interview and get placed
Confirm the fit and step onboard with confidence.
Get started. Tell us about you, we’ll get you placed.
Personal. Professional. Confidential
We represent both crew and employers with care, discretion and commitment to the right match.
WHY CLIENTS AND CREW TRUST OCEANERIA
Trusted by employers and crew
who value the right fit.
We don’t rely on volume or listings. We work closely with both sides to ensure the right match, every time.
Built on real yachting experience
We understand how hiring and placement actually works onboard.
You're represented,
not listed
We work with you directly and put you forward properly.
Deep Industry Access
We work with crew and employees across real roles and active yachts.
Established Network
We connect you to opportunities and candidates you won't find through listings.
Confidential and Discreet
Every placement is handled with care and privacy.
More than just a Yacht recruitment agency
We offer bespoke, hands-on placement services for crew and clients.
Crew Placement
Get placed, not lost in listings
No endless job boards or applications
Matched to the right roles
We align experience with the right yachts
Direct introductions
We connect you to real opportunities
Ongoing career support
We stay involved throughout your career
Crew Hiring
No more sifting through CVs
We filter and shortlist for you
Only qualified candidates
You see candidates that actually fit
Faster hiring decisions
Less back and forth, more action
Ready-to-hire crew
Shortlisted, matched, and prepared
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Certification & Training Courses
Stay tuned as we continue building our complete yacht training and certification directory. We’ll soon be adding trusted STCW, RYA, engineering, interior, and specialist courses to help guide your next step in the yachting industry.
(Dropping Soon)
CERTIFICATION PATHWAYS
Training & Certification for Crew
Recognised training routes and certification standards used by crew entering the Mediterranean yachting industry, including pathways commonly followed by South African crew.
Mediterranean Training Hubs
Superyacht crew training in Antibes and Palma, two of the main Mediterranean crew hubs.
Widely available in Mediterranean locations through partner schools.
Globally recognised qualifications used across yachts operating in the Mediterranean.
South African Training Pathways
Strong presence in South Africa, commonly used by crew entering the Med.
Delivered through approved centres in South Africa with direct pathways into yachting roles.
National maritime authority overseeing seafarer standards and certification in South Africa.
