First Officer/Mate Crew Award The Crew Award for the First Officer recognizes a combination of great managerial qualities with the exterior crew as well as maintaining the control and safety of the yacht. This First Officer has a clear overview of all yacht operations, not only including handling water toys for the guests and owners use but also navigational passage planning and administrative procedures.
Key competences:
● Ensuring the safety of the yacht and individuals onboard
● Overseeing all deck operations and management
● Supervision and preparation of water toys
● The management of administrative and safety procedures onboard
● Bridge watches and the navigational passage planning of the yacht
Judging criteria:
● Leadership
● Safety management
● Clear communication
● Financial planning & budgeting
● Decision making & problem solving
● Navigation & seamanship
● Technical knowledge
● Stress resistant
● Ability to assume full responsibility
● Personnel skills
● Time management
● Delegation capabilities
● Regulatory compliance
