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YACHT CREW RECRUITMENT AGENCY

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YACHT CREW RECRUITMENT AGENCY

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BUILDING HIGH-PERFORMING YACHT TEAMS

Decades of expertly matching yacht crew with the right opportunities and supporting owners and captains in building long-term, high-performing teams.

The Leading Global Yacht Crew Recruitment Agency

Established in 2002, YPI CREW has been connecting people with long-term careers on board superyachts for over two decades. Our purpose is to help new generations discover yachting, while supporting experienced crew in advancing their careers and developing their professional skills.

We specialise in the recruitment of deck, engineering, interior, and senior officers for private and charter superyachts worldwide.

Our recruiters are solution-driven professionals. They bring market knowledge, clear advice, and strong advocacy, championing candidates for the right roles on the right yachts.

From our base in Antibes on the French Côte d’Azur, we recruit internationally, connecting exceptional crew with yachts across the globe.

We build united, high-performing teams capable of delivering exceptional onboard experiences, while supporting meaningful career development for crew.

YPI CREW is proud to be part of the Schulte Group, a global ship owning and management company with more than 135 years of experience in the commercial maritime industry.

YPI CREW TEAM

MEET YOUR YACHT RECRUITMENT TEAM

Helen Papamichael Head of Interior Department YPI Crew

Jacqui Young Head of Engineering Department YPI Crew

Esther Delamare Head of Captains and Officers Department Recruitment Specialist YPI CREW

Fiona Murray Head of Deckhand and Bosun Department YPI Crew

Louise Overend Interior Department YPI Crew

Chloé Collet Captain and Deck Department YPI Crew

Sam Jurgensen Marketing Manager YPI Crew

Romain Prou Financial and Human Resources Director YPI Crew

Alexandra O'Connell Deckhand and Bosun Department YPI Crew

Angelina Capdeviolle Recruitment Coordinator YPI Crew

Anita Lukas Interior Department YPI Crew

Anna Horak Engineering Department YPI Crew

Kasia Blaszczak Chef Department YPI Crew

Caitlin Sorrell Recruitment Coordinator YPI Crew

Catherine Schantz Receptionist and Office Manager YPI Crew

Maria Fourre Recruitment Coordinator YPI Crew

Semikian Konate Chef Department YPI Crew

Meet our team

What makes YPI CREW stand out?

Our recruiters are specialists within their respective departments, each bringing years of hands-on experience and deep industry knowledge. This allows them to build strong professional networks and provide informed, realistic guidance to both candidates and clients.

Customised Care, Every Step of the Way

YPI CREW is a bespoke recruitment agency. We take the time to understand each yacht, role, and candidate, carefully selecting and presenting individuals who are genuinely suited to the position and onboard environment.

Operating Under the Values of Partnership & Trust

Partnership and trust sit at the core of everything we do. These values guide our relationships with candidates, clients, and colleagues, ensuring transparency, consistency, and long-term success.

MLC Registered and Compliant

YPI CREW is fully compliant with MLC 2006. To demonstrate our commitment to best practice and ethical recruitment, we undergo regular independent audits conducted by Lloyd’s Register.