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Crew Placement

Experienced maritime professionals,
placed with care.

Captains, stewardesses, mates, and deckhands — vetted, credentialed, and matched carefully to the vessel, the program, and the owner. Temporary and permanent.

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The Practice

The right crew transforms a vessel.

A yacht is a system. The crew is its most important component. Three Marine places professional, vetted crew across South Florida — for owner-operated programs, full-time positions, charter rotations, and temporary cover.

Owners receive a curated shortlist of qualified candidates — references checked, credentials verified, fit considered. Crew receive an honest, professional placement process that respects their career.

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Roles Placed

Every position on board.

01

Captains & Officers

Licensed captains and bridge officers for owner-operated and full-time programs — including USCG and MCA-credentialed professionals.

02

Stewardesses

Interior service professionals trained to deliver high-touch hospitality — from day boats to multi-week charter programs.

03

Mates & Deckhands

Experienced deck crew for daily operations, vessel maintenance, guest charters, and rotation programs.

04

Engineers & Specialists

Marine engineers, AV/IT specialists, and other technical crew for vessels that require dedicated, certified expertise.

Temporary cover Permanent placements Rotational programs Day-rate & charter cover
The Placement Process

A measured path to the right crew.

Every placement runs through the same disciplined process — for owners and for crew.

  1. 01

    Brief

    For owners, an honest conversation about the program, vessel, and the kind of crew that fits the operation.

  2. 02

    Vetting

    Credentials verified, references checked, prior employers contacted. No shortcuts. No surprises.

  3. 03

    Shortlist

    A curated shortlist of candidates — never a flood. Quality of fit over volume of options.

  4. 04

    Interview & Trial

    Interviews, working interviews where appropriate, and trial periods structured to protect both sides.

  5. 05

    Placement & Follow-up

    Placement, paperwork, and ongoing check-ins — because a placement isn't complete until it's working.

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Standards

Vetted carefully. Placed honestly.

Every candidate is evaluated against a clear standard: credentials, reference quality, prior program complexity, professional conduct, and the soft skills that distinguish an experienced crew member from a credentialed one.

  • Credentials VerifiedUSCG, MCA, STCW, and program-specific certifications confirmed at source.
  • References CalledDirect conversations with prior captains, owners, and program managers — not just emails.
  • Background & FitBackground screens, professional conduct, and a careful read on fit for the specific program.
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The strongest crew on the dock is rarely the one looking for work — they're already placed. Our job is to know who they are, and when they're ready to move.

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For Owners

Hire vetted crew.

Tell us about the vessel, the program, and the role. We'll respond with a curated shortlist — references checked, credentials verified, fit considered.

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For Crew

Apply for placement.

Send a current CV and references. Every applicant is reviewed personally — and contacted when a program fit appears, not as a courtesy auto-reply.

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