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Chief Stewardess (seasonal or fulltime)- 37m Private MY –Fijian Islands, Whitsundays

Are you an experienced stewardess interested in working with a fun team? Are you currently based in the Australia/NZ region? Position Snapshot Live onboard Interior team of 2 Open to step up candidates from Sole or 2nd stew Work rights...

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• Classification:   Chief Steward/ess
• Location:   Pacific
• Type:   Seasonal

(Couples) Captain / Engineer & Stew/Cook – 29m Private MY – Gold Coast & Whitsundays

Are you a superyacht team looking for a terrific lifestyle position? Position Snapshot 6 months Gold Coast (off season) 6 months cruising Whitsundays / Gladstone Private use / low guest numbers Flexible on tickets   A lovely Australian owner is on the search for...

• Classification:   Captain
• Location:   Australia/NZ
• Type:   Full-Time

Sole Engineer (seasonal) 40m SY – Private- Australia & Fiji

Are you an engineer interested in spending winter in Fiji? Are you interested in joining a fun and active crew?   Position Snapshot Start: When found Salary: $120,00-$150,000 AUD + Super DOE Flexible on ticket Seasonal or Permanent   A 40m...

• Classification:   Engineer

Chief Stewardess (couple friendly)- 36m private / charter MY – France & Italy

Are you a Stewardess looking for a seasonal position on a busy charter yacht?   Position Snapshot   Solo or Couples (with Chef) 4250-4500€ + tips Mid/Late April to Early November An excellent opportunity has become available for either a solo chief stewardess...

• Location:   Europe

Sole Chef (couple friendly)- 36m private / charter MY – France & Italy

Are you a chef looking for a seasonal position on a busy charter yacht?   Position Snapshot   Solo or Couples (with chief stew) 6000€ / month + tips Mid/Late April to Early November An excellent opportunity has become available for either a sole chef...

• Classification:   Chef

1st Mate – 47m Private MY – Indonesia, Malaysia

Are you a first mate that holds a minimum of a yachtmaster offshore? Are you interested in a fulltime officer’s role on your own tropical island in Indonesia?   Position Snapshot – 2-4 weeks – $5000 US / month, 42 days leave, and two return flights -Based in Indonesia     A...

• Classification:   Mate/Officer
• Location:   Worldwide

Lead Stewardess 46m Private MY – Indonesia

Are you a mature minded stewardess looking to take a lead role? Are you interested in living on your own tropical island in Indonesia? A high profile 46m private MY is currently looking for a mature minded, Lead stewardess to join their yacht in Indonesia on a permanent contract. The yacht is run with an experienced...

• Classification:   Steward/ess

Urgent- Couples Role (Deckhand & Stewardess) 45m + Private MY – Indonesia, Malaysia

***Calling all couples available for an immediate start*** Urgent requirement for a deckhand and lead stewardess with a few seasons experience to join a high profile private MY operating largely around the Indonesian Islands. An amazing opportunity to live and work on your own tropical island. Vessel is used for...

Chief Engineer 48m Private / Charter MY – Tahiti (season or permanent)

Are you a chief engineer interested in spending a season in Tahiti?   Position Snapshot Flexible on COC (MED 1, Y4/Y3, or EOOW, MEC3) Tahiti Season (May to November) Travel to Australia after Tahiti season Excellent tips Couple Friendly (with Mate)   A...

2nd Stewardess – 50m Private MY – Sydney (base) & South Pacific

Are you an experienced stewardess looking to join a high-profile program in Australia? Are you interested in being trained by a very experienced chief stewardess? Position Snapshot Live onboard (preference) or ashore Open...

Chief officer – 42m private MY – Sydney (base) & South Pacific Islands

Are you looking to progress your career whilst still having a land-based life in Sydney? Do you have superyacht experience from Europe / US? Position Snapshot 5750€- 6750€ / Month DOE Foreign Flagged Sydney based, with pacific Island trip in winter Live ashore (preference)...

Deck/ Mate / Fishing 32m Expedition MY – Kimberley, Cairns, Whitsundays, Melbourne, Tazzy

Are you a deckhand with strong recreational fishing background? Are you interested in cruising the remote Kimberely this winter? Position Snapshot Deckhand (fishing skills) Plenty of bridge/sea time Male or female A 32m expedition vessel is on the search for a deck/mate...

• Classification:   Deckhand / Bosun

Captain & Stew (Seasonal)- 63’ New Build MY- French Riviera

Interested in joining the hottest / sleekest day yacht to the French Coast? Position Snapshot Seasonal May to August Based Monaco (operating French Coast) Live onboard or ashore A terrific seasonal opportunity to join a recently launched 63’ day motor...

Chief Stewardess 2:2 – 60m Expedition / Scientific Research MY – Australia, PNG, Indo

Are you an Australian /New Zealand Chief Stewardess interested in finding a unicorn equal time rotation position in Australia? Do you have an interest in off the beaten track exploration / scientific research / Ocean conservation?  Position Snapshot Private...

• Type:   Rotational

1st Mate & Stewardess- 40m Private MY- Thailand, Sri Lanka, India, Oman, Turkey, US, South America

Are you a 1st Mate & Stewardess team ready to for some off the beaten track world cruising? Position Snapshot Stewardess & 1st Mate Team Will consider solo 1st mate candidates if female Stewardess: $4000 US / Month , 1st Mate: $5500...

Deckhand 28m Private / Charter- Whitsundays Based

Are you a Deckhand interested in being based in the Whitsundays? Do you have previous Yacht experience and in possession of a coxswain or on path to?   Position Snapshot Deckhand $65K to $75K AUD / Year + Super , dependent on experience. 4 fulltime crew A seasoned...

Captain / Engineer 28m Private / Charter- Whitsundays Based

Are you a master 4 captain interested in being based in the Whitsundays? Do you have previous superyacht experience?   Position Snapshot Master 4, MED 2 $150,000-$180,000 AUD / year DOE 4 fulltime crew A seasoned superyacht owner is on the search for an experienced...

Casual / Temp Sole Stewardess 28m – Sydney

Are you a stewardess based in Sydney available for some ongoing casual work? Position Snapshot Ongoing casual work for charters Start date: Saturday 16th March & Sunday 17th March $350-$400 AUD / day DOE Must be located in Sydney   A...

• Type:   Daywork/Relief

Sole Chef- 32m Expedition Yacht- Cairns, Kimberley, Melbourne, Tasmania

Are you a culinary trained chef interested in cruising the remote Kimberley?   Are you interested in working within a highly professional (and fun) crew?   Position Snapshot   $100,000-$130,000 AUD + Super  DOE Private use, low guest numbers Start: Mid/End...

1st Officer/Relief Captain- 38m New Build Charter/Private MY- Sydney , Australia & Pacific

Do you value working for an exceptional yacht owner?   Are you interested in pursuing a role that offers commercial drive time?   Position Snapshot   $110,000-$125,000 AUD / Year + Super+ Bonus DOE Multiple...

Deckhand – 47m Private MY – Indonesia

Are you a deckhand located in Australia/NZ or Indo region?   Are you interested in a fulltime deckhand role on your own tropical island in Indonesia?   Position Snapshot - Mid March Start - $3,000 US mark, 42 days leave, and two return flights - Must be located locally (Australia/NZ/Asia)   A...

Lead Deckhand / Tender Captain – 34m Private MY – Sydney Based

Are you a deckhand or deck/stew interested in being based in Sydney year-round? Do you have tender driving experience and hands on maintenance skills? Position Snapshot Sydney based (all year) Must have own accommodation ashore $70,000-$80,000...

Captain – 70’ Sail Yacht – East Coast Australia

Are you a sail yacht captain or mate with a racing background?   Are you interested in being the back-end captain to a prestigious racing Maxi?   A unique opportunity has become available for an experienced sailor to be the back-end captain to a prestigious racing Maxi along the east coast of Australia.   The...

Seasonal Stewardess- 36m Private MY – Greece

Are you an experienced stewardess interested in cruising Greece this European summer? Are you interested in working for a terrific Australian owner? Position Snapshot Seasonal Role: May to October Will fly Candidates from Australia / NZ 3500€...

Stewardess/Hospitality support – High Profile -Perth Based Residence

Are you an experienced stewardess looking for a unique lifestyle opportunity in Perth? ...

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MCA courses are only recognized by  “Offshore flagged Super yachts” NOT Australian flagged yachts. This ticket is recognized in the following countries England, Europe, America, which means you would be unable to obtain a job on an Australian flagged super yacht because AMSA does not recognize the MCA training.

Steve Jobs’ Venus superyacht docked in Cairns, Australia after completing an 11-day, 4,200-mile journey across the Pacific. The $120 million vessel instantly became the center of attention as it dwarfed every other boat in the harbor.

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Location: 16 ° 55.5′S lat. 144° 47′E long. Communication: VHF Channel 16 ‘Marlin Marina’ Port draughts: Shipping channel: 8.3m LAT. Width of 90m and length of 13km Access: via a channel 10km west of Cape Grafton

Located in the Cairns Central Business District, the Cairns Marlin Marina is the gateway to the spectacular cruising grounds of the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef. This unique positioning between a cosmopolitan city with an international airport and one of the Seven Wonders of the World, has created the need for a modern floating marina capable of servicing a variety of vessels.

The Cairns Marlin Marina, managed by the Ports North operations team, provides 264 berths to cruising yachts, commercial vessels servicing the Great Barrier Reef tourist market, game fishing fleet and super yachts up to 140 metres.

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The Cairns Marlin Marina with its world-class superyacht facilities which provides berths for vessels up to 140 metres in length and 6.5 metres draft, is now recognised as the Superyacht hub of Australia. Vessels up to 60 metres can be accommodated on floating pontoon, vessels from 60 – 140 meters can be accommodated on the fixed wharf at Sailfish Quay in the marina.

The Cairns Marlin Marina featured in the best Megayacht Marinas around the World and was named one of the top 3 Superyacht Marinas in Australia and the South Pacific Region in 2009.

The review by award-winning magazine Boat International USA involved an extensive study of the world’s marinas including nominations from travellers. This highlighted Cairns as a world-class superyacht marina and confirmed the popularity of the destination for superyacht cruising.

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$120million Venus superyacht owned by Steve Job's billionaire widow Laurene Powell docks in Cairns, Australia as workers stock the 255ft vessel with supplies

• The $120million Venus superyacht boasts six bedrooms and is 255ft long
• It docked in Cairns, Queensland on Friday
•  The vessel is owned by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs' widow Laurene Powell Jobs

By J. Peterson For Daily Mail Australia and Rachael Bunyan For Mailonline

Published: 11:16 EDT, 26 August 2023 | Updated: 11:44 EDT, 26 August 2023

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The Venus superyacht is one of the most expensive and luxurious boats in the world.

And on Friday, the $120million vessel owned by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs' widow Laurene Powell Jobs docked in Cairns, Australia. 

It's unclear if Laurene, 59, was on the scene, but various staffers were pictured loading Venus with supplies.

The superyacht looked like the picture of perfection as it sat in the crystal green and blue waters of Queensland .

At 255ft long, it dwarfed several smaller yachts that were docked nearby.

The $120million vessel owned by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs' widow Laurene Powell Jobs docked in Cairns, Australia on Friday

The late tech CEO (left) and his wife Laurene Powell are pictured together in Hollywood in 2010

The superyacht looked like the picture of perfection as it sat in the crystal green and blue waters of Queensland

The mammoth size of Venus can be seen in comparison to some nearby cars that are parked on the dock

The spectacular sea vessel was last spotted in November, 2022, when Laurene enjoyed a holiday in Barbados. 

The glamorous socialite had spent the afternoon swanning around the luxury 5-star hotel Sandy Lane's restaurants, shops and spas. 

Powell was left widowed after Jobs passed away, age 56, from complications from pancreatic cancer in October 2011. They had three children together and Powell is also step-mother to Jobs' daughter, Lisa Brennan-Jobs.

A number of people were pictured on board and seemed to be inspecting something down below

At 255ft long, it dwarfed several smaller yachts that were docked nearby

The modern and sleek design of the superyacht is much different the more old fashioned style seen on many other yachts

Powell (pictured in 2019) was left widowed after Jobs passed away, age 56, from complications from pancreatic cancer in October 2011

When Jobs died, most of his assets passed on to his wife, making her one of the 50 richest people in the world.

Powell married Jobs in 1991 - ten years before the release of the first iPod - and now manages a fortune estimated to be worth $12.3 billion according to Forbes.

In addition to the Venus, she owns two private jets, four large real estate properties and a large stake in the Walt Disney Company.

The Venus was Steve Jobs' final masterpiece, after he commissioned it in 2008 and worked painstakingly on the design with superstar French product designer Philippe Starck.

He did not survive to see the ship completed and launched, dying of pancreatic cancer a year before work was finished in 2012.

It's unclear if Laurene, 59, was on the scene, but various staffers were pictured loading Venus with supplies

Boxes were being unpacked from several vehicles and were then brought on board the superyacht

The superyacht looked far more impressive than the vessels featured on reality shows such as Below Deck

In his final years, Steve Jobs told his biographer Walter Isaacson: 'I know that it's possible I will die and leave Laurene with a half-built boat. But I have to keep going on it. If I don't, it's an admission that I'm about to die.'

Starck helped design the sleek 256-foot long vessel, and Jobs enlisted the chief engineer of the Apple Stores to design reinforced glass for its walls, according to his biographer Walter Isaacson.

Starck spoke about Venus in an interview with French Vanity Fair, explaining the yacht houses six bedrooms along with communication systems between the kids' rooms in the front and the adult quarters in the rear.

The Venus was Steve Jobs' final masterpiece, after he commissioned it in 2008 and worked painstakingly on the design with superstar French product designer Philippe Starck

In his final years, Steve Jobs told his biographer Walter Isaacson: 'I know that it's possible I will die and leave Laurene with a half-built boat. But I have to keep going on it. If I don't, it's an admission that I'm about to die'

Designer Starck spoke about Venus in an interview with French Vanity Fair, explaining the yacht houses six bedrooms along with communication systems between the kids' rooms in the front and the adult quarters in the rear

It's unbelievable size seemed to stretch out for eons as it remained docked and floated on the Australian seas

The 255ft yacht is made of light-weight aluminium and Jobs employed the chief engineer of his Apple stores to help design special glass that allowed the ship to be installed with ten-foot-high windows across the hull

'Steve wanted to be sure that the teenagers could be set up in the front of the boat when he was at the back and vice-versa. He was obsessed with silence,' Starck said.

'In his home, children did not make noise, nor the dog, nor his wife … no one made any noise, ever.'

The 255ft yacht is made of light-weight aluminium and Jobs employed the chief engineer of his Apple stores to help design special glass that allowed the ship to be installed with ten-foot-high windows across the hull.

It's unclear why the Venus was docked in Cairns and where it will be headed to on its next voyage

The interior also features 27-Mac computer screens, with large cabin windows along the yacht

The yacht can fit 12 guests on board in six suites as well as 22 crewmembers.

The interior also features 27-Mac computer screens, with large cabin windows along the yacht. 

Looking like a floating Apple store, the yacht bears all the hallmarks of a new Jobs-inspired creation — crisp white lines, polished metal, glass.

The superyacht has a long white hull with a row of circular portholes just above the water line and two glass-walled cabins on the top deck, one on top of the other.

Laurene Powell Jobs' $120million luxury yacht Venus

The $120 million luxury yacht Venus was designed by Steve Jobs and French product designer Philippe Starck.

Jobs commissioned the yacht in 2008, but he did not survive to see the ship completed and launched, dying of pancreatic cancer before work was finished in 2012.

The yacht can fit 12 guests on board in six suites as well as 22 crewmembers. 

Starck spoke about Venus in an interview with French Vanity Fair, explaining the yacht houses six bedrooms along with communication systems between the kids' rooms in the front and the adult quarters in the rear. 

Looking like a floating Apple store, the yacht bears all the hallmarks of a new Jobs-inspired creation — crisp white lines, polished metal, glass. 

The superyacht has a long white hull with a row of circular portholes just above the water line and two glass-walled cabins on the top deck, one on top of the other. 

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The cairns maritime careers open day showcase the thriving marine industry.

Marine Jobs successfully delivered The Cairns Maritime Careers Open Day on May 13th, bringing the Cairns Marine Precinct to life. Held at TAFE Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef International Marine College, the event attracted an impressive turnout of 1228 visitors eager to explore the variety of career opportunities available in the marine industry.

The Open Day featured more than 30 businesses representing diverse sectors such as reef tourism, manufacturing, defence, supply chain, sustainment, commercial shipping, and superyacht industries. Attendees, which included Hon Dianne (Di) Farmer -Minister for Employment and Small Business and Minister for Training and Skills Development and Mr Michael Healy -Assistant Minister for Tourism Industry Development had the opportunity to interact with industry professionals and gain insights into the extensive range of opportunities the marine sector has to offer.

The event was interactive with guided tours through the renowned Shipyards of Austal, Norship, and Tropical Reef Shipyard for the attendees. Visitors could engage in discussions and witness firsthand the state-of-the-art technologies and facilities driving the industry forward. The shear enormity of the sector was a first ever experience for many career seekers who, in some cases, travelled from as far as the Cape York town of Bamaga, some 12 hours north of Cairns.

In addition, the Open Day showcased on-water emergency scenarios through dynamic demonstrations of fire and ship sinking simulations. Informative presentations on topics such as the future of the Marine Industry, Marine Apprenticeships, and Females in the Marine Industry provided attendees with valuable insights and inspiration. The event also featured a live radio broadcast from STAR 102.7, giving attendees a unique and interactive experience.

David Good, CEO of Superyacht Australia, said, “The Cairns Maritime Careers Open Day showcased the abundance of career opportunities in our thriving marine sector. We are proud to have been part of this event and remain committed to supporting the growth and advancement of maritime careers in Australia.”

The Cairns Maritime Careers Open Day was made possible through collaboration with key partners, including the Queensland Government, Super Yacht Group Great Barrier Reef, Regional Jobs Committee Cairns, Jobs Queensland, Cairns Chamber of Commerce, Workforce Australia, TAFE Queensland, Great Barrier Reef International Marine College, and Marine Jobs.

With over a quarter of all career seekers registering their interest to work in the industry via the Marine Jobs platform, we are excited to continue our support to the region as we collaborate with local business to address the regional skills crisis.

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28 August, 2023

Mysterious superyacht docks in Cairns

A code of silence has fallen over the arrival in cairns of the $176 million venus superyacht owned by the widow of the late steve jobs, laurene powell..

By Isabella Guzman Gonzalez

The distinctive vessel docked in Cairns last Friday (August 25), for maintenance. Details on how long the vessel will remain at the Cairns Marina and what works will be done are under wraps.

According to Automatic Identification System (AIS) trackers, Venus departed the port of Papeete, French Polynesia on August 13, and reached Cairns after 11 days of voyage.

The 78.2-m long vessel was custom-made for the Apple co-founder. It was officially launched in 2012, one year after his death, and is now owned by his widow.

The yacht is completely private and not available for charter. Although it’s one of the most recognised yachts, very little is known about it and how the inside of the vessel looks.

With a very modern look, Venus has a gleaming silver paint job and stainless-steel details, a long forward deck and a row of windows running from the bow past amidships.

Throughout the years the yacht, designed by Netherlands company Feadship, has been surrounded by secrecy. According to BOAT International the company isn’t allowed to comment on its high-profile vessel. Nor are staff or suppliers.

The Cairns Marina and the Superyacht Group Great Barrier Reef were not able to comment on the vessel’s stop in Cairns.

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