Nautilus has announced details of their first venture in the superyacht sector. They have chosen Dovaston Crew agency to become their first strategic partner . It is hoped that the partnership will bring advantages for all sides, new members for the union from personnel already employed in yachting and opportunities for merchant crew to move into the world of the luxury superyachts. Garry Elliott, national secretary for Nautilus is delighted with the outcome. He first met with Phil Edwards; Dovaston’s managing director, at the Antibes yacht show. Phil was so convinced of the advantages of a partnership that he followed up with a visit to the UK to finalise details. “Yachting is an industry that is being more affected by IMO and ILO regulation” said Garry “Dovaston are the foremost agency placing engineers and professional deck crew and we could see that our common philosophies could contribute to the welfare of crew members. We felt there was a real value in forming a strategic partnership to bring the benefits of Nautilus to a new sector.”
Dovaston Crew has been established for over thirteen years. It was founded by its namesake Fred Dovaston who was a professional yacht captain for many years. Fred knew from experience the needs of the industry for both owners and employees. Recognising and fulfilling those needs made the company a world leader in the field, placing more engineers and officers than any other agency. Since Fred’s sad death last year, another ex-captain Phil Edwards, has taken over as managing director at Dovaston. As well as his experience aboard Phil brings a wealth of knowledge from the commercial world of yachting. He was the founder of the innovative brand leading Yacht Help Group. Phil is renowned in the industry for his integrity, vision and the high standards of service he provided, qualities that underpin the ethos of Dovaston. Phil is determined that the company will rise to the new challenges faced by the industry. He has moved the company to new centrally based offices in Palma which uses the latest technology to support its unique data base. Twelve full time placement agents work to find the perfect match of crew and jobs. Specialising in senior engineer and officer placements, Dovaston is keen to recruit suitable candidates from the merchant fleet.
“Yachts are getting bigger “says Phil “and are increasingly subject to commercial rules and restrictions. Owners recognise that the superb training and professional standards of the merchant fleet produce a highly skilled workforce. It is important though to acknowledge that private yachting doesn’t suit everyone. Yes you get to travel to the glamour spots of the world and live in all expenses paid luxury but the commitment that accompanies the glamour is not always appreciated by potential candidates” The Dovaston team pride themselves on their unique interview and selection process that allows them to find the best match for both boat and crew. As Phil pointed out “being aboard a yacht however big means being in close contact with your co-workers for long periods of time, a bit like an extended family. We try and make sure that the crew we place have a positive experience, that’s why our clients stay loyal to us” One of the advantages of the strategic partnership is that it opens up this world to a wider audience. Over the next few issues of the Telegraph the Dovaston team will report on the possibilities that are open to the Nautilus members in the superyacht sector and advise on the best approach for success.
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