Welcoming Viking Crew and the Maritime Skills Academy to British Superyacht
British Superyacht is delighted to announce two exceptional additions to our member portfolio: Viking Crew and the Maritime Skills Academy.
As part of the respected Viking Maritime Group, both organisations represent the pinnacle of professional maritime crewing, regulatory compliance, and world-class shoreside training. Their inclusion marks an exciting milestone as we continue bringing together the globally renowned quality and excellence of the superyacht industry around the British Isles.
World-Class Crewing: Viking Crew
With decades of industry-leading experience, Viking Crew has established an international reputation for excellence across superyacht employment, payroll, recruitment, crew management, and global deployment.
Navigating crew management in the modern superyacht landscape demands complete compliance, precision, and operational agility. Viking Crew supports owners, management companies, and captains.
Along with comprehensive crew administration—from MLC compliance and global maritime payroll to crew travel management and bespoke HR solutions. Their dedicated team understands the nuanced requirements of today’s superyachts, ensuring that every placement matches both technical capability and the highest standards of onboard service.
Setting New Benchmarks: Maritime Skills Academy
Complementing elite crew management is world-class training. The Maritime Skills Academy (MSA) provides state-of-the-art maritime and safety education, supporting thousands of seafarers annually.
Operating flag-state-accredited facilities—including their purpose-built survival and firefighting complex in Dover—the MSA offers hands-on, realistic simulation environments. Also with partnership centres in Gibraltar and Valletta, Malta.
Their curriculum covers the full spectrum of modern superyacht operations:
MCA & STCW Accredited Courses: Basic safety training, damage control, fast rescue boat operations, refresher training and much more.
Fire Safety & Medical Training: Practical deck-fire simulation grounds and advanced trauma and medical care.
Leadership & Specialist Programmes: Modern bridge and engine simulator training, navigation refreshers, and bespoke luxury interior service courses.
By bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and high-pressure practical scenarios, the MSA equips crew members with the confidence and competence essential for navigating the world’s oceans safely.
Stronger Together in Leading the Industry
A superyacht is only ever as exceptional as the people who design, build, maintain, and crew her. Crew safety, career progression, and compliance remain at the core of operational longevity across the sector.
The arrival of Viking Crew and the Maritime Skills Academy brings invaluable expertise to our network. Their dual focus on sourcing exceptional maritime talent and delivering accredited, cutting-edge training aligns seamlessly with our mission to champion British maritime capabilities on the global stage.
We believe in fostering strong collaboration across our membership, proving time and again that we are Stronger Together in Leading the Industry.
Please join us in offering a warm welcome to the teams at Viking Crew and the Maritime Skills Academy. We look forward to collaborating closely with them across our upcoming events, working groups, and industry initiatives.
