03
Oct/2008

by craig

A total of 777 yachts 80-feet and larger were under contract in 2007, up 15.3 percent from 2006, according to ShowBoats International Global Order Book. It’s no wonder that this impressive fleet of new megayachts is looking for somewhere to go and the Caribbean is prime on the radar screen. Island governments and private companies have seen this rainbow of an opportunity on the horizon and embarked on marina facilities that target these big boats. Witness the opening of Ocean World Marina in t... Read More

03
Oct/2008

by nico

One of the most important things that you can do to make sure that your interview gets off to the right start is to arrive on time and thank the interviewer for his or her time. Regardless, of whether you are being interviewed by a Crew Agent, a Captain, a Crew member, Manager or Owner, it is imperative that you present yourself professionally. Have a pristine copy of your resume, references, menus and any certificates, licenses, passport and visas you hold arranged in a folder for quick refer... Read More

27
Feb/2008

by Ruby

Just looking to meet some cool ppl on here! I am going to be leaving behind this chapter of my life and starting a new adventure aboard "SHIP LIFE".
This will be a whole new thing for me and I am very excited to see the world...meet new people...and just take it all in!

Waiting on confirmation of my start date...and then HERE I COME!
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23
Feb/2008

by craig

Actual call centre conversations !!!!!
Customer:     "I've been ringing     ;  08001730 for two days and can't get through to enquiries, can you help?".
Operator:     "Where did you get that number from, sir?".
Customer:     "It was on the door to the Travel Centre".
Operator:     "Sir, they are our opening hours".
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17
Feb/2008

by craig

!!! First thing is very important !!!

You need to enable POPUP Blocker for floatmates.com, to do this follow steps below.

Open internet explorer.Click on "Tools" >> "Pop-up Blocker" >> "Pop-up Blocker Settings..." Below Window will open...

In the "Address of Web site to allow" type in www.floatmates.com"Click the "Add"

Now you are all set, go to a members profile - if the member is ONLINE click "Instant Message" from there contact panel.
If the... Read More