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How to add your PYT Cape qualification to your personal LinkedIn

2026-06-17T03:53:57+00:00

The captain reviewing your application is on LinkedIn right now. Are you visible?Adding your qualification to LinkedIn puts your certification in front of every employer, crewing agency, and recruiter who views your profile. This guide shows you exactly how to do it correctly so that the PYT Cape logo appears on your profile and links back to the official page. In the yachting and maritime industry, getting hired is rarely just about what you know. It is about who can find you. Captains, crewing agencies, and yacht owners actively search social media before making hiring decisions, and a visible, credible [...]

How to add your PYT Cape qualification to your personal LinkedIn2026-06-17T03:53:57+00:00

Your certificate means nothing if no one can find it

2026-06-17T03:11:53+00:00

Qualified? How To Get Discovered By An Employer You did the work. You showed up, you learned, and you earned that qualification with PYT Cape. But here is a question worth asking: does anyone know? In 2025, the first thing a potential employer does before calling you in for an interview is search your name on LinkedIn. Not your CV. Not a referral - LinkedIn. Other than walking the docks in the Caribbean, LinkedIn is where hiring managers, business owners, and recruiters go to find people before they ever post a job ad, because finding the right person on LinkedIn [...]

Your certificate means nothing if no one can find it2026-06-17T03:11:53+00:00

Efficient Deckhand Courses in Cape Town – (EDH Course) Cape Town

2026-03-20T02:45:10+00:00

Register For Your Efficient Deckhand Course in Cape Town: Your Gateway to a Maritime Career If you're progressing toward your MCA Officer of the Watch (OOW) qualification, the Efficient Deck Hand (EDH) course is a mandatory step in your certification pathway. In Cape Town, PYT Cape offers the MCA-approved EDH course at SAMTRA in Simons Town - one of the few providers in South Africa delivering this advanced maritime qualification. PYT South Africa offers the MCA-approved EDH course at the premises of SAMTRA in Simons Town through PYT Cape Simonstown Location. But what exactly is an Efficient Deckhand, what do [...]

Efficient Deckhand Courses in Cape Town – (EDH Course) Cape Town2026-03-20T02:45:10+00:00

PSCRB Refresher Courses

2026-02-23T03:45:51+00:00

PSCRB Refresher Course - Cape Town At PYT Cape Keep your PSCRB certificate current and stay ready to take charge when it matters. Our PSCRB Refresher Course, updates your key survival craft and rescue boat skills through practical drills and focused revision of the Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB) course. The PSCRB Refresher Course With PYT Cape The PSCRB Refresher Course (Restricted to Yachts) is designed for crew who already hold the MCA PSCRB certificate and need to keep it valid by updating key survival craft and rescue boat knowledge and practical skills. [...]

PSCRB Refresher Courses2026-02-23T03:45:51+00:00

STCW Refresher Courses

2026-01-29T13:55:07+00:00

STCW Refresher Course - Cape Town Offering Once you have completed your STCW Course, please note that your STCW Basic Safety certificates are valid for a period of five years. If your certification is approaching expiry or has expired, you will be required to complete refresher training to remain compliant. This can be done through our STCW Refresher Course (please note that this is a separate course – further details are provided below). STCW Refresher Course - Purpose, Modules and Training Hours After completing the Basic STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) qualification, the certificate remains valid for five years. [...]

STCW Refresher Courses2026-01-29T13:55:07+00:00

EDH Course – Efficient Deck Hand Course: Your Complete Guide

2026-04-19T06:48:53+00:00

EDH Course - Efficient Deck Hand Course: Your Complete Guide If you want to work on the water, the Efficient Deck Hand (EDH) course is one of the most important qualifications you can complete. It is the recognised entry-level certification for anyone seeking paid employment as a deckhand in South African waters, and it is a prerequisite for several higher-level maritime qualifications. In this guide we cover everything you need to know: what the EDH course is, who needs it, when you must complete it, what the course covers, and how to register through PYT Cape ( PYT South Africa [...]

EDH Course – Efficient Deck Hand Course: Your Complete Guide2026-04-19T06:48:53+00:00

4 Week Superyacht Deckhand 2026 Course Registrations Open

2026-03-17T03:38:57+00:00

Thinking about launching your career on luxury yachts? 🌊 Don’t miss your chance to join the PYT Superyacht Deckhand Course - your all-in-one introduction to the professional yachting industry, including safety, seamanship, and life on board. 📅 Next Course: 11 May - 05 June 2026 - For other dates - see below link. 📍 Location: Hout Bay, Cape Town ⚓ Spaces are limited - this course sells out fast! Kick-start your journey toward a rewarding international career working on Superyachts. 🌎 👉 Secure your spot before it’s gone: VIEW INFO & BOOK HERE

4 Week Superyacht Deckhand 2026 Course Registrations Open2026-03-17T03:38:57+00:00

December Yacht Rating Courses (Course Completion Certificate)

2025-11-06T13:32:54+00:00

Ready to level up your maritime career? Register for remaining spaces available in the 2 remaining December 2025 Yacht Rating Courses in Cape Town to obtain your Course Completion Certificate - The course you need to be certified to board - with fewer sea-months needed! 2025 Course Dates (limited seats available) 01-05 Dec 2025 - Only 6 seats remaining 08-12 Dec 2025 - Enquire for availability Location: Hout Bay - Cape Town Fee: R 7,475 incl. Click below for full details & to register View More Info & Register Here

December Yacht Rating Courses (Course Completion Certificate)2025-11-06T13:32:54+00:00

Only 6 Spaces Remaining for November’s MCA-Approved Efficient Deck Hand Course

2025-10-23T15:52:06+00:00

Register For The November 2025 MCA-Approved Efficient Deck Hand Course with PYT Cape Are you ready to take the next critical step toward your Officer of the Watch (OOW) 3000gt certification? Time is running out. Our final Efficient Deck Hand (EDH) course for 2025 runs from 24-28 November in the stunning maritime setting of Simons Town, Cape Town, and there are only 6 spaces remaining! Why This Course Matters The MCA-approved Efficient Deck Hand course isn't just another maritime qualification—it's an essential requirement for anyone pursuing their Yacht Officer of the Watch (OOW) 3000gt Certificate of Competency. Without it, you cannot [...]

Only 6 Spaces Remaining for November’s MCA-Approved Efficient Deck Hand Course2025-10-23T15:52:06+00:00

Top 11 Superyacht Crew Hubs: Where to Find Superyacht Jobs

2025-09-24T03:13:22+00:00

What is a Superyacht Crew Hub? A superyacht crew hub is a strategic maritime city or marina where yacht crew members congregate to seek employment opportunities, build professional networks, and access specialized training or marine services. These locations serve as concentrated epicenters of yachting activity, bustling with recruitment agencies, crew placement specialists, and abundant daywork opportunities. For both newcomers and seasoned professionals in the superyacht industry, these hubs represent essential stepping stones for career advancement and superyacht job placement. Quick Facts: Over 90% of yacht crew jobs are filled through crew hubs Average crew placement time in major hubs: 2-4 weeks [...]

Top 11 Superyacht Crew Hubs: Where to Find Superyacht Jobs2025-09-24T03:13:22+00:00
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