You will at all times be responsible for the safekeeping and welfare of the Yacht and all persons on board, whether in port or at sea, and you will help maintain the Yacht in as perfect order both mechanically and cosmetically as is consistent with usage and weather for the use of the Company, its guests and all others on board.

You will at all times keep your quarters clean and tidy and take all appropriate steps to preserve in good condition the equipment of the Yacht and all property on board, being responsible in particular for the return of all uniform and other effects in good condition, fair weather and tear excepted, on termination of employment.

During the period of employment, you will undertake no paid work of any kind for any other person or Company except with the written consent of the Company.

The Captain has full authority on board concerning maritime and navigational matters, the management, engagement and discharge of crew and all other matters relating to the operation of the Yacht and the conduct of the crew.

Crewmembers are expected to treat each other with professional maturity in working contacts, and like mature, thinking adults in personal contacts. Any concern or criticism must be brought up directly with the crewmember in question, with your department chief, or directly with the Captain. Discussing a problem outside of these parameters is not productive and therefore not acceptable. Discussing salaries is not productive, and therefore not acceptable.

Crewmembers will be considerate of their shipmate’s senses. This includes seeing, smelling, and hearing. Amongst other things, this means that stereo and television noise must be kept down.

Unless otherwise informed, hard liquor is not permitted. While moored, during or around the evening time, beer and wine may be consumed depending on availability. There is a two beer limit, and wine consumption must be kept to a respectable level. This is to be kept in the crews’ living area. Alcoholic beverage found in personal stowage spaces will be confiscated. At no time while underway will alcoholic beverages be consumed.

You will keep confidential all information of a confidential, private, or personal nature regarding the Yacht, the Company, guests and passengers, whether or not the same shall be common knowledge amongst fellow crewmembers.

 

The Yacht’s business is not to be discussed outside of the Yacht’s crew. Maintenance, repair or general ship malfunctions must be discussed only in the interest of solving the problem, or for the purpose of sharing information in a constructive educational exchange. All communications with dock walkers is to be polite but brief. Size, speed, number of cabins, and crew are to be considered a reasonable exchange. Owner’s name, what guests are on board, value and costs, specific cruising schedules etc., are not to be discussed.

Discussing the Yacht’s business with charter or owner’s guests is not permitted. Conversations with guests must be kept on a courtesy basis, and should be as brief necessary to be comfortable for the guest. Always focus any conversation on the guest’s interest, not yours. Do not bother the owner with any aspects of the Yacht’s business, whether it is operational or personal.

During or following your time employed here, you will not discuss the identity of the “beneficial” owner with any person, or
organization. 

No one is permitted on board without prior consent of the Captain.

Funds for maintenance, running costs and on board subsistence will be provided by the Company. Detailed accounts of all such expenditure are to be provided on a monthly basis or at such other intervals as required by the Company, each crewmember’s responsibilities in this regard being determined by the master. Out of pocket expenses incurred on the authority of the Company or Captain will be reimbursed on presentation of appropriate receipts.

Commissions, gratuities etc: You may not directly or indirectly solicit or accept personal fees or commissions of whatever nature whether from suppliers or others doing business with the Yacht nor without the express authority of the Administrator may you accept gifts or gratuities from guests or others. 

 

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