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Crew Hiring in Singapore

Due to its long-established history as a port city –  and the availability of cheaper workforce from neighboring countries – you could be mistaken in thinking that crew hiring and day workers would be plentiful in Singapore. Unfortunately, this is not exactly the case, Singapore – or “Send-Ya-Poor” as it is known in the international crew fraternity –  is an expensive city to live in, which means crew hiring from local boating requires paying top dollar.

Market Rates

Here is a quick guide to establishing how much it will cost to keep your boat spick and span. Singapore isn’t the cheapest place to get these services, they also vary due to the size of the boat and maintenance schedule.

Wash Down

Topside | Glass | Stainless | Engine Flush | Hatches

Deep Clean & Wax

Rinse Dry | Polish & Waxing | Stainless | Upholstery | Cabins

Bottom Clean

Waterline Hull Bottom | Running Gear | Barnacle Removal

Captain Hire

Fully Licensed | Professional Experience | Local Knowledge

GRP Repairs

Sanding | Gelcoat Surface | Colour Matching | Gloss Finish

Fishing Guide

Good spots | Best bait | Tackle assistance

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ABOVE AMOUNTS ARE ONLY A BASIC GUIDE & SHOULD NOT BE REFERRED TO IN ANY DISPUTE WITH A LOCAL SERVICE SUPPLIER.

Day Workers

The lifeblood of the marine industry, keeping your boat well-maintained and ready to go whenever you need.

Crew Hiring

Hiring a professional crew is essential to keep your vessel in top conditions, Singapore isn’t easy to get full-time crew at a cheap price, we break it down for you here.

Singaporean Crew

  • Can work on any vessel.
  • Less paperwork.
  • Local supplier network.
  • Not readily available.
  • More expensive.
  • Prefer less manual labour work.

Foreign Crew

  • Cheaper full-time.
  • Hard-working.
  • Flexible.
  • Can only work on the boat they are signed-on to.
  • Job-hopping for higher pay.
  • Employment bond.

Job Listings

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