
Finding superyacht roles in Bremen
Yard contacts, visa rules and pay by yacht size for people working around Bremen.
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Yard contacts in Bremen
Lürssen contact page and refit page.
What the Lürssen port service handles
Ship clearance
The in-house port service team handles the legal requirements and logistics of ship clearance and immigration in Germany.
Visas and residence permits
The yard lists visa support for crew and residence permit support for crew who stay long term.
Housing
The yard lists long or short-term rentals at one of its properties or a selected alternative.
90 days in any 180
The German Federal Foreign Office says that, as a general rule, people who do not need a visa may stay in Germany for no more than 90 days in any 180-day period. They may not take up gainful employment. Bilateral agreements with some countries allow longer stays. Check the rules for your passport.
Crew pay by yacht size
| Role | 45 to 50 m | 70 m and over |
|---|---|---|
| Captain | EUR 9,000 to 12,000 | EUR 15,000+ |
| First Officer | EUR 4,500 to 6,000 | EUR 7,000+ |
| Chief Engineer | EUR 7,000 to 9,500 | EUR 8,500+ |
| Chef | EUR 5,500 to 6,500 | EUR 8,000+ |
| Bosun / 2nd Mate | EUR 3,200 to 4,000 | EUR 5,000+ |
| Chief Stew / Purser | EUR 2,800 to 4,000 | EUR 3,000+ |
| Deckhand | EUR 2,800 to 3,500 | EUR 3,000+ |
| Stew | EUR 2,200 to 2,500 | EUR 2,200 to 2,500 |
UKSA salary guide 2025, in EUR. The guide does not state the pay period and is not specific to Bremen.
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
- Lürssen: locations
- Lürssen: refit
- Lürssen: refit services
- Lürssen: contact
- Abeking & Rasmussen: refit and services
- Abeking & Rasmussen: refit news, May 2025
- Abeking & Rasmussen: legal notice
- Port Authority Bremen
- Weser Yacht Club Bremen
- Kutter- und Museumshaven Vegesack
- Museumshaven Vegesack: the harbour
- Segelverein Bremen: guest berths
- Segelverein Bremen: the river
- Bremen tourism: Vegesack
- German Federal Foreign Office: visa requirements
- UKSA superyacht salary guide
- NOAA NCEI: WMO normals, Bremen
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