Yacht Stewardess Training, COC Pathways & Interior Leadership | Captain’s Chat

Interior leadership has long lacked formal structure in yachting. That is now changing.

In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin of Motor Yacht Unbridled speaks with Gemma Hulbert, Founder of The Yacht Stew and The Yacht Stew Academy, about the evolution of yacht stewardess training, interior leadership standards, and the growing importance of accredited Certificate of Competency (COC) pathways.

They explore why interior departments have historically been undertrained, how leadership, HR, and onboarding impact crew retention, and why wellbeing is now a core responsibility for yacht leaders, not an optional extra.

This episode is essential listening for captains, HODs, chief stews, pursers, managers, and crew who want higher standards, stronger teams, and sustainable long-term careers in yachting.

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👤 Guest:
 Gemma Hulbert
 Founder, The Yacht Stew and The Yacht Stew Academy
 https://theyachtstew.com

🎙️ Host:
 Captain Liam Devlin
 Motor Yacht Unbridled
 https://yachtunbridled.com

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