ACREW

Crew and Captains stand as the face and voice of the superyacht industry. ACREW focuses on enabling these professionals to achieve their highest potential, ultimately enhancing the guest experience onboard. By introducing crew and captains to industry leaders, the company facilitates professional workshops delivered directly at major crew hubs, including international yacht shows, marinas, and shipyards.

With a network exceeding 14,000 crew members — including more than 2,500 captains — ACREW holds endorsement from the PYA and maintains a close working relationship with MYBA. These collaborations serve a shared goal of raising the standards of professional development across the superyacht sector.

Maintaining the high standards of safety and service expected by owners and guests requires connecting with top-tier specialists, partners, and team members. ACREW takes an active role in identifying and supporting these vital partnerships, building on proven concepts to develop tailored solutions that address the specific challenges faced both onboard and onshore.

The company delivers measurable results across several distinct sectors of the industry:

• Captains & Crew: Individuals can sharpen their professional and personal skills, advance their careers, and gain international recognition through the annual Crew Awards.
• Yachts & Fleets: Managers and owners can build highly engaged teams, optimising productivity, recruitment, and crew longevity.
• Destinations & Marinas: Locations can enhance their market exposure, strengthen branding, and drive direct crew engagement.
• Shipyards & Refit Yards: Facilities can improve brand awareness, build stronger relationships with visiting crew, and solidify their industry reputation.
• Vendors & Suppliers: Businesses can position themselves as genuine thought leaders within their specific fields of expertise.

Over the past 15 years, ACREW has demonstrated its value to more than 50,000 captains and crew representing over 5,000 yachts, as well as to more than 1,000 onshore specialists. This impact is delivered through a structured combination of industry events, comprehensive market studies, award programs, and specialised crew and business consulting.