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where to start? IMO there is a HUUUUUUGE difference between commercial shipping and yachts. Really you need to get friendly with a yacht skipper and have a chat with him.
I'll start the ball rolling
1. service service service. Customer service is a massive part of the job. Driving the boat will probably account for about 5% of the job.
2. Crew. Crew management is going to take up a lot of your time. People skills are imperative
There really are too many differences to list here. Maybe others want to chip in?
Without wanting to dampen your spirits i would strongly suggest looking for a mate position on a yacht for at least a year so you can learn the ropes.
It's a completely different world.
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