Most owners don't ask them. That's usually when things go wrong.
Any agency can copy a certification number. Have you confirmed it's valid, current, and matches the role?
Temporary positions inflate CVs. What matters is where they held a permanent, full-season role.
Agency references are worthless. You want a Captain or Chief Engineer with a direct number, willing to speak now.
One flag = one operational area. If you move between Med and Caribbean, you need matching documentation.
"Immediate availability" often means 3 weeks. Confirm the actual start date before the interview.
A Lürssen and a Feadship run differently. The match matters beyond the tonnage. It's about culture.
Did they read the CV? Call references? Or just send a database match?
At Freelance Yachting, we answer all 7 before the first intro.
Save time. Get the right match now.
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