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Why saltwater?

Experienced yacht crew agents based out of the uk, france and nz. we are experts in finding the highest quality crew in the superyacht industry..

Our finely tuned matchmaking skills ensure you get the highest quality crew, hand picked for your specific crew vacancies. We’ve built our reputation on an extremely high level of customer service, our fine-tuned candidate selection process and our passion for the industry.

Our yacht crew agency recruits for all departments and we place candidates anywhere in the world. Because we work with the most reputable yachts in the industry we have access to the very best and we headhunt the rest. Our comprehensive candidate screening process has ensured our placement success rate of 92%.

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Senior Service Stew 120m+

SENIOR SERVICE STEW 120M+ PRIVATE NEW BUILD  We are looking for a passionate service stew to join a newly launched 120m+ MY. The ideal ca...

2nd Officer 70m+

2ND OFFICER 70M MY: We are seeking a 2nd Officer for a 70m+ motor yacht. The program is mostly private with selective charters in the win...

Senior (2nd) Housekeeper 120m+

SNR HOUSEKEEPER 120m+ We are seeking a Snr Housekeeper for a 120m+ private newly built MY. Candidates will hold ideally 3 years + experie...

Stewardess 60m+ Private/Charter

STEWARDESS 60M+ PRIVATE/CHARTER MY We are seeking a high energy, bubbly Stewardess holding 6 months - 1 years yachting exp, to join an in...

Temp/Perm Deckhand 40ft (London based)

TEMP/PERMANENT DECKHAND 40FT: We are looking for a female Deckhand to assist with setting up a 40ft new build yacht, located on the River...

Deckhand/DJ 85m

DECKHAND/DJ 85M MY: We are looking for a Deckhand who has DJ skills to join a busy 85m MY. This is a dual season private/charter vessel w...

3rd Stew 60m+ MY

3RD STEW 60M+ PRIVATE/CHARTER MY: We are seeking a super motivated and experienced, 3rd Stewardess holding 1-2 years’ experience, to join...

Deckhand/Painter 75m Charter

DECKHAND/PAINTER 75M CHARTER MY: We are looking for a Deckhand who is a skilled painter to join a 75m MY.  They work with a metallic pain...

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Bronwyn gilchrist, head of service , candidate.

Saltwater Recruitment helped me find my dream job. From the start of my search right up to my placement, they have been attentively and genuinely involved in finding the best fit for me. Within a short amount of time Saltwater presented me three matching vacancies; facilitated in interviews and guided me with the best professional advice. I am now one happily employed yachtie! I absolutely love my job and am forever grateful!​

JARED MARTIN

Captain/chief officer , client of 60-90m yachts.

It’s been two over years of working with the Saltwater Recruitment team and we have been very happy with the level of professionalism and attention we receive when looking for a candidate to join us. 99% of the candidates that Saltwater have presented to us have been a perfect match for us, and when we had a candidate that did not work out, we were given an automatic replacement immediately, no questions asked. This is the kind of service we expect in the industry and Saltwater can supply this. ​

CHIEF OFFICER , 90M+

It has been a pleasure working with Saltwater. For every potential candidate they send, it is accompanied by a very useful paragraph that not only summarises the their CV, but includes information on reference checks, why they are suitable and any other points of note. Written references are verified verbally too. Saltwater is very proactive with their search for the right candidates.​

STEPHANIE DURKAN

Chief stew/purser , various motor yachts.

Saltwater is a top agency for all levels of recruitment needs. I have worked with Saltwater on both sides of recruitment - to find crew to join my team and also over the years to find the best jobs which match my needs. The team are so personable, experienced and professional from start to finish of any recruitment process. I highly recommend. ​

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Motor yacht, chief engineer.

7,000 - 9000 (EUR) per month DOE

Start date: asap, 40m+ motor yacht private/charter, dual season, we're looking for a y3 (or equivalent) chief engineer to join a 40m+ m/y, asap. good  longevity  and strong references  are a must. , doe (eur) per month, start date: feb/march, 60m+ motor yacht (private), we're looking for a culinary trained head chef with at least 2 seasons yachting experience. good references essential. , chief officer, 7,000 (eur) per month, 50m+ motor yacht private/charter, we're looking for a chief officer with chief officer 3000gt in hand. at least 3 seasons on similar sized vessel., chief stewardess, 6,500 - 7,000 (eur) per month, start date: february, 55m+ motor yacht private, we're looking for a chief stewardess to join a private 55m+ m/y. 3 years experience on similar sized yacht required..

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Interior crew you can count on 

We're proud to supply some of the very best interior talent to a wide range of  super yachts (motor and sail) across the globe. covering service, housekeeping and laundry as well as more bespoke skills such as hairdressers, beauty experts,  yoga instructors,  massage professionals and more. .

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Professional deck crew with a wide range of experiences and skills

Covering captains, chief/first officers, 2nd officers, bosuns, deckhands including bespoke skills such as carpenters, painters, drone pilots,  videographers and photographers ,  personal  trainers, kite surfers,  watersports  instructors and more. .

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Culinary trained, professional yacht chefs 

Covering professional chefs of all experiences  including  michelin star experience,  head chefs, sole chefs, sous chefs, commis chefs, crew chefs/cooks. our culinary trained experts can cater to all cuisines and dietary requirements..

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Qualified yacht engineers for all yacht types, sizes and engines

Covering chief engineers, sole engineers, 2nd engineers, 3rd engineers, av/it officers and electrical engineers of all qualifications and experiences. qualifications include y1, y2, y3, y4, meol, aec 1&2 and more. .

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Our  yachting  101 e-book series has become the go-to source of information  for individuals  starting out in yachting. the informative e-book series covers all you need to know about life on board, how to secure the best jobs, pro's and con's of the superyacht industry and much, much more. .

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"I have no words to describe how grateful I am to Ashleigh, a very professional person, attentive, she helped me find just the job I wanted in a very short time, she is simply wonderful."

Angy diaz engineer on 50m+ m/y.

"Got the perfect position on a yacht thanks to M/Y Crew Agency ! Ashleigh was very professional and reactive, & followed through even after my arrival onboard.  Would definitely recommend"

Noëime  Trichet Deckhand on 50m+ M/Y

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Our private household department covers a range of recruitment services from private villas, luxury chalets to stately homes.

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SuperYacht Recruitment

A new generation of yacht recruitment, a large team of passionate yachties turned skilled recruiters..

Whether you are looking for your next perfect job or that exceptional new crew member the team at YOA are here to help. Contact us today to find out why our unique techniques, tools and network can assist you throughout your superyacht career.

Find SuperYacht Crew

With over 150 years combined experience working on superyachts, the YOA team will be able to find exactly who you need.

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Our job doesn’t stop once we place you on the yacht. We are here to help you throughout your yachting career.

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02 for crew, exceptional yachts require exceptional crew. to find them requires unique insight..

We’ve been in your shoes before.

The YOA team provide a personalised service that is second to none. As former captains and HODs we know the importance of finding that perfect new crew member. It all starts with clear communication.

We will help you stand out from the crowd and secure that dream superyacht job.

We’ve found jobs walking the docks, we’ve found jobs through agencies, we’ve found jobs on job walls, we’ve found jobs through our own networks. We’ve combined these experiences, both good and bad, and developed an even better way of doing things.

We’ve found jobs walking the docks, we’ve found jobs through agencies, we’ve found jobs on job walls and we’ve found jobs through our own networks. We’ve combined these experiences, both good and bad, and developed an even better way of doing things.

Don't take our word for it

Annoymous. - chief officer 85m+ my, andy burridge - captain, sean black - captain, vaiva vystartaite - chief stewardess, melissa field - chief stewardess, jono whitwell - chief officer, danny bos - captain, matt holdsworth - chief officer, paul maguire - captain, christian frederic - captain, meet the team, we are yachties like you..

Founders, Tom and Don have both spent many years on sailing and motor yachts gaining an appreciation for the requirements and challenges encountered by today’s premier superyacht teams. Our growing team are not only experienced and speak your language, they’re a bunch of good sorts as well.

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Tim lempriere, gioia gracis, todd herman, warwick stewart, honey dalton, candice davies, joshua scott, jessica ayling, ellen butler, ashton dennis, maren bishop, francisco chadinha, jenny silver, roxanne horsley, dahna harvey, ashleigh harrison, contact our friendly professional team today., world-class superyacht recruitment services.

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Recruitment agency for Superyachts and shore-based positions

We aim to revolutionise the recruitment sector and offer traditional and digitalised recruitment solutions to our clients and crew, offering a personal touch to an ever-growing industry in a seamless, effortless approach to sourcing and placing only the best crew.

Seven Seas Recruitment

Seven Seas Recruitment is a leading yacht recruitment agency, providing crew for luxury yachts worldwide. We have a team of experienced professionals dedicated to finding the perfect crew for every yacht. Whether you are looking for a deck, interior, galley, or engineering role, we can help you find the perfect job. 

Crew placement is what we do best! We believe that our approach and attention to detail set us apart from other agencies. We take the time to get to know each of our applicants to find them the perfect role on the perfect yacht. 

If you are looking for your dream job on a luxury yacht, look no further than Seven Seas Recruitment. To register with us, fill out our online form and upload your CV. Once you have registered, you can search our job board for the latest vacancies. Start your journey today!

Meet The Team

Molly England

As a former Chief Stewardess onboard some extremely prestigious vessels, Molly has built up a fierce and respected repertoire of hands-on skills that she can pay forward to the world of recruitment and beyond. 

Molly has paid her dues to the seafaring life and has decided to plant her roots in the sunny South of France and expand her ever-growing network, offering an effortless, efficient, and personalised touch to modern-day superyacht recruitment processes.

Keegan Weidmann

Keegan has extensive knowledge of the Superyacht industry, having formerly worked as Captain on smaller vessels and Chief Officer on larger motor yachts, both private and charter.

Based out of the South of France, Keegan has fully immersed himself in the yachting industry and understands clientele needs and wants, crew qualification requirements and specifications from Junior Deckhand to Captain and beyond, specialising in all departments.

Savanna Herzberg

Having worked on some of the most luxurious vessels in the industry, Savanna stepped off her last vessel of 55 metres as Chief Stewardess to pursue a career in international superyacht recruitment.

Savanna’s interpersonal skills combined with her offshore experience has enabled her to build a large network of dedicated professionals within the industry. As a seasoned professional, Savanna understands the industry and its professional requirements, providing ‘second-to-none’ recruitment assistance for all superyacht positions.

Richard Graney

Richard has worked on some of the largest vessels in the yachting industry, and he brings his wealth of experience to our Seven Seas Recruitment development team.

Coming from an experienced IT background, Richard worked his way up to an AV/IT role, which gave him a strong foundation for his current web developer position. With Richard’s technical knowledge and experience, he is now helping us build our yacht recruitment platform and combine his previous yachting experience with our company’s needs.

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Set sail with confidence - find the right crew for your superyacht with us. Experience seamless, unparalleled service as we help you handpick the best talent to join your crew!

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Navigate the world of superyacht opportunities and reach your full potential with our personalized career advice. Elevate your career with our expert guidance and tailored advice.

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"A huge thank you to Molly for reaching out to me and ultimately recommending me for my new position. From the initial point of contact and until I received the offer, she was extremely helpful and professional! Thanks Molly – I cannot wait to get started!"

"Keegan was fantastic in helping place me in my new position; a pleasure to deal with throughout the process and always offering clear and concise guidance at each step. I would recommend Keegan’s placement expertise to anybody seeking care-free and professional assistance in finding their next exciting position at sea!"

"After struggling to find the right job on my own, I turned to this superyacht recruitment agency for help. Their in-depth knowledge of the industry and personalized approach to finding the right fit for me was exactly what I needed. I highly recommend their services."

"I was impressed by the level of dedication and professionalism shown by the recruiters at this superyacht recruitment agency. They took the time to understand my needs and went the extra mile to help me source the perfect crew. I'm grateful for their hard work and would definitely use their services again."

"As a yacht owner, I was looking for a reliable and efficient recruitment agency to help me find the best crew for my vessel. The team at Seven Seas Recruitment exceeded my expectations, providing top-notch candidates and making the entire process stress-free. I cannot recommend them enough!"

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YACHT CREW RECRUITMENT AGENCY

Your yachting career begins here, looking for work, looking for crew, building high-performing teams   , years of expertly matching yacht crew with the right opportunities and assisting clients in building their yacht teams., the leading global yacht crew recruitment agency.

Established in 2002, YPI CREW has been connecting people with their dream careers on board superyachts for over two decades. Our purpose is to allow new generations to discover yachting, whilst also helping seasoned crew to advance their career and develop their talents.

Our recruiters are solution driven; they have a voice, an opinion, and champion their candidates for the right jobs on the best yachts. 

From our home in the yachting capital of Antibes on the French Côte d'Azur, we source and recruit the best yacht crew worldwide. Our recruitment experts connect the best talent, from deckhands to captains, engineers, chefs and interior crew with every yacht we work with.

We build united, high-performing crew able to deliver the ultimate guest experience on board yachts all over the world and, simultaneously, allow the fostering of new life experiences.

YPI CREW are proud to be part of the esteemed  Schulte Group , a global ship owning and management company with over 135 years of expertise in the commercial maritime industry.

YPI CREW TEAM

Meet your yacht recruitment team.

Customized Care, Every Step of the Way

YPI CREW is a bespoke recruitment agency with a team of expert recruiters who hand pick the best suited candidates for each yacht.

Operating Under the Values of Partnership & Trust

Partnership and Trust are the core values that guide us in our relationships with each other, our candidates and our clients.

MLC Registered and Compliant

We are MLC 2006 compliant and to illustrate best practice, YPI CREW is independently audited by Lloyds Register.

What makes YPI CREW stand out?

Our recruiters are our strength; they are the absolute experts in their field. Each recruiter is a specialist in their particular department and has years of experience through which they have built strong networks making them the preeminent authority in the business.

ASSISTING YACHT CREW IN FINDING THEIR IDEAL JOB

We champion our candidates and guide them throughout their yachting career.

FINDING QUALIFIED CREW FOR LUXURY YACHTS

We select and present the best candidates to join your team.

I had the pleasure to benefit from YPI CREW’s recruitment services for M/Y Fast & Furious. I received an excellent service. YPI CREW’s recruiters introduced to us very professional and nice crew members. YPI CREW is putting a lot of effort in getting to know the crew member before introducing them to the yacht. They want to make sure the person they place is going to be the right match!

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19 LONDON: YACHT CREW (MLC CERTIFIED)

19 London’s MLC-certified Yacht Crew division is a world class international yacht crew agency, providing the highest calibre crew for the industry’s most prestigious super yachts.

19 London’s Yacht Crew division provide fully qualified and vetted crew members for roles ranging from Captains, Officers, Deckhands, Engineers, Bosuns, Pursers, Chief Stewardesses, Stewardesses, Chefs, Beauty Therapists, Security… and much more. ​ Our dedicated team of Yacht Crew consultants represent a huge range of luxury yachts, and have access to a world class database of crew members.

The team in 19 London’s Yacht Crew division are highly experienced individuals, who each have a global network of contacts and decades of industry knowledge.

If you are a candidate looking for your next yacht crew position, or a client looking to hire your next crew members, please contact us today.

OUTSTANDING TALENT. EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITIES.

As well as being assigned a dedicated consultant throughout the recruitment process, 19 London go above and beyond other recruitment agencies in this industry, such as offering extensive security and background screening for candidates, including reputation checks.

19 London partner with some of the most successful clients in the world, both private individuals and corporations. We also pride ourselves in representing the most respected and talented candidates in a variety of industries.

If you would like to find out more about our services, please use the contact us form at the bottom of the page or feel free to call us.

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We have an excellent opportunity for a Personal Assistant to support our lovely creative client on a part-time basis – you will ensure that the...

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Helen contacted me whilst we were half way through our hire process. And I’m so glad she did. It had taken us 5 months and over 30 interviews to get to the point we were at and no-one seemed right for our team. Within 24 hours of briefing Helen, she sent me a shortlist of 5 people, 4 of which we interviewed, and 2 of which we ended up hiring – within 10 days. Incredible service. Incredible agency!

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The unspoken rules about how to behave on a superyacht

• The superyachting world is very small, with only 5,800 yachts longer than 30 meters at sea.
• That insularity has bred a specific etiquette, which is often hard for outsiders to know about.
• These are the de facto rules of the most expensive billionaire toys, superyachts .

For the owners of superyachts , privacy is often the most valuable thing money can buy. It's one reason centimillionaires and billionaires pay eight or nine figures for a palace at sea, far from the prying eyes of land dwellers.

Even the most gossipy crew members should stay tight-lipped about the name of a former owner or charter guest, and many brokers shy away from answering benign questions.

That means that, aside from basic safety guidelines, most of the rules of superyachting are unwritten. The very few who need to know them — there are only about 5,800 yachts longer than 30 meters at sea, according to SuperYacht Times — already know them.

But if you do happen to be a lucky guest at a party on a billionaire's $500 million ship or find yourself included in a $1 million-a-week vacation, there are a few things you need to know.

After four days of touring superyachts that sell for as much as $75 million and chatting with the people who buy, sell, and work on them at the Palm Beach International Boat Show , Business Insider gleaned a few key edicts. Given the discreet nature of the industry, almost all the people we spoke with requested anonymity to protect their working relationships, but here's what they had to say.

Take off your shoes

While it's a basic rule for anyone in boating, it may come as a surprise to an outsider that no matter how rich you are or how expensive your heels are, in the vast majority of cases, you can't wear shoes on board.

It's partly for safety — you don't want anyone slipping on a wet deck — but partly to keep the yacht clean. So expect to see barefoot billionaires, and if you forgot to get a pedicure, bring a set of special boat shoes.

Don't make any assumptions about money — but know the signs

In the superyacht world, it's safe to assume almost everyone you meet is very, very rich, and many brokers and builders say you can't judge a book by its cover when it comes to prospective clients.

"It has nothing to do with how they're dressed," one broker told BI. "It's the biggest mistake you can make because a complete slobby-looking guy or couple could be a multibillionaire."

There are, however, a few clues. Watches are one; new footwear is another.

"Rich people always have new shoes," a superyacht expert said. But because of the shoe rule mentioned above, this tip probably applies only when they're on land.

Book your massage early

Wellness areas, including spa rooms with a massage bed or two and a professional-grade facial machine, are becoming must-haves on superyachts . Most have a customized spa menu and a crew member who doubles as a trained masseuse or beautician — and they're usually in high demand.

One captain said he'd implemented a booking system to ensure people weren't fighting for the same spots. A broker said sometimes masseuses would be so busy they wouldn't leave the small spa cabin for hours on end.

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So if you want to make the most of your relaxing time on board, reserve your pampering slot as soon as you get your welcome cocktail.

Pirates are more real than you'd think, and many superyachts have hidden safe rooms

While you might dress up as a fake pirate for an onboard theme party, there are very real ones — and other dangers — on the high seas.

In certain areas, including parts of the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden, pirates are a cause of concern . In the Red Sea, owners are concerned about the Houthis .

Superyachts can come equipped with sonic weaponry, lockdown systems, and anti-drone protection. Builders are even designing safe rooms — which are apparently just as plush as the rest of the ship.

The longer the boat, the closer to $1 billion

While you can't judge a buyer based on appearances, you can judge them on the length of their boat.

One rule of thumb: If someone has a brand-new 50-meter vessel, chances are they have $1 billion to their name. If it's over 100 meters, expect the owner to have at least $2 billion. And for a boat bigger than that — like Jeff Bezos' 127-meter megayacht Koru — it takes many, many billions.

Money can't buy you everything

The world's biggest, most expensive yachts are custom-built by shipyards that produce only a handful of boats a year.

But no matter how many tens of millions of dollars clients are spending, there are things to which builders will refuse to say yes.

"In the end, the boat has our name," an executive from one of the world's biggest shipyards told BI.

They recalled a client who requested a yellow hull to match his Lamborghini . The shipyard declined, steering the client in another direction.

"If I don't like it, I don't build it. I finalize two or three contracts a year," another builder said. "If somebody can say your vessel is ugly, my reputation is bad."

Yacht crews are trained to make the impossible possible. A guest requests fresh caviar flown into the middle of the Caribbean? No problem. Fresh flowers every day while at sea? It'll cost you, but it can be done.

But they can't time travel, and captains and crew members say the thing that causes the most friction is when a client or owner wants to go from point A to point B — right now.

"The hardest request is when they want the boat in a place — yesterday," one captain said.

The best person to know? A friend with a superyacht

Superyachts are expensive to build and expensive to maintain . According to the industry standard, owning a superyacht will cost 10% of its new-build price annually. For a $100 million yacht, that's at least $10 million yearly going to crew, regular maintenance, insurance, fuel, and dockage.

Chartering, too, is costly . Beyond the list price, which can be hundreds of thousands a week, guests must pay for provisions, which are pegged at 35% of the charter fee, and are expected to tip between 10% and 20%.

So the most important unspoken rule of superyachting is actually that the only thing better than owning a superyacht is knowing someone else who does — and invites you along, of course.

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What We Know About the Crew on the Ship That Hit the Baltimore Bridge

One crew member of the Dali received stitches, then returned to the ship. It’s not clear how long they’ll have to remain on board.

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• March 28, 2024

The crew members of the cargo ship that crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge were still aboard Thursday, more than two days after the collision that collapsed the bridge and left six people dead.

Most of the crew — at least 20 people — were from India, according to Synergy Marine, the management company that operates the vessel, the Dali. Randhir Jaiswal, a spokesman for India’s Ministry of External Affairs, said on Thursday that the crew was in good condition; one crew member was injured in the crash and received stitches at a nearby hospital before returning to the ship, he said.

The ship, owned by the Singapore-based Grace Ocean Private Ltd. , had just embarked on a 27-day voyage to Singapore when it struck the bridge early Tuesday morning. Darrell Wilson, a spokesman for Synergy Marine, said on Thursday he did not know when crew members would leave the ship.

Josh Messick, a chaplain and the executive director of the Baltimore International Seafarers’ Center, a religious nonprofit that seeks to protect the rights of mariners, said the crew did not have reliable internet access. His organization was working to deliver Wi-Fi access and SIM cards so they could reach family members back home, he said.

Large container ships like the Dali typically have about 20 crew members, a figure that has come down over the years as operators have sought to cut labor costs. Larger shipping companies may recruit workers from countries like India and the Philippines , where looser labor laws enable them to pay cheaper wages.

Crews’ time at sea can vary, but some voyages are now taking longer than usual: Attacks on ships by the Houthi rebel group in Yemen in the Red Sea have caused lengthy detours away from the Suez Canal, disrupting global shipping across the globe.

Typically, a container ship crew includes the captain, an officer in charge of securing the cargo, sailors assigned to the engines and handling the ship's myriad systems, and stewards who handle tasks like cooking and laundry.

John Konrad, a licensed container ship captain and the editor of gCaptain.com , a shipping industry news site, said every container ship is “unique and has its idiosyncrasies.” It’s normal for crew members to stay on damaged ships because the captain is still in command, and crew members must make sure the crashed vessel — and any potentially hazardous goods — does not pose a further danger.

“They’re making sure the ship doesn’t catch on fire,” Mr. Konrad said in an interview, adding that the crew must also remain to comply with the National Transportation Safety Board’s investigation.

On Wednesday, Jennifer Homendy, the chair of the N.T.S.B., said the ship’s cooks were working when she boarded the ship. “It smelled very good, and I was very hungry,” she said.

Santul Nerkar is a reporter covering business and sports. More about Santul Nerkar