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Welcome!

At Captains & Crew, we specialize in matching maritime professionals with yacht owners and charter companies across the Mediterranean and beyond.

Our clients have very diverse needs: from experienced captains for superyacht deliveries to skippers for seasonal charter operations, from technical specialists to those starting their maritime careers. Each assignment requires different skills, certifications, and availability.

This form may seem detailed, but don’t let that discourage you! We ask for comprehensive information because it helps us find the perfect match between your profile and our clients’ requirements. Whether you’re a seasoned professional with decades of experience or just starting your journey in the maritime industry, there are opportunities for everyone.

We work with:

  • Experienced captains seeking new challenges
  • Young professionals starting their maritime careers
  • Seasonal skippers looking for summer contracts
  • Specialists in deliveries, commissioning, or technical support

The detailed questions allow us to understand your unique strengths and connect you with the right opportunities—not just any opportunity, but the one that fits YOUR profile.

Estimated time to complete: 15-20 minutes
Required fields are marked with *

Take your time, be thorough, and remember: there’s a place for everyone in our network.

Let’s get started!

Personal Information

Please enter your name.
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Please enter yuor surname
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Please enter your date of birth
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Nationality
Select your nationality.
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Enter your city, province/region, and country of residence.
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Please enter your contact number.
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Nautical Certifications

Italian nautical license
Select your Italian boat license level.
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STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping)
Indicate your STCW certification (if any).
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RYA (Royal Yachting Association) – UK
Indicate your RYA certification (if any).
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IYT (International Yacht Training)
Indicate your IYT certification (if any).
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List any other certifications you have (max 500 characters).

Languages Spoken

Language skills are crucial for navigation, safety communication, and charter operations. “Fluent” means you can give clear instructions, handle radio communication, and interact professionally with clients and authorities. English is the international maritime language.

English
Rate your English language proficiency.
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Italian
Rate your Italian language proficiency.
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Please list other languages spoken.

Nautical Professional Experience

Enter number of years as a professional skipper (0-50).
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Boat types
Select one or more boat types you have experience with.
Navigation zones*
Select one or more navigation zones you have experience in.
Total nautical miles
Select total nautical miles you’ve navigated.
List your last 3 significant experiences as a commander (year, vessel, role).
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Availability and work experiences

Employment Type
What type of work are you looking for?
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Geographic Availability
Regions where you are available to work:
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Please specify dates and any restrictions:
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Thank you for your interest in working with us!

We appreciate the time you’ve taken to complete this first application form. Our recruitment team will carefully review your profile.

What happens next?
If your qualifications match our opportunities, we will contact you within 10 business days. Selected candidates will then be asked to:

_Complete a detailed second application form
_Provide copies of personal ID documents
_Submit copies of nautical certifications and licenses

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