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Papers, pay and the port services a refit crew can use in Hamburg.

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Port services at the Lürssen yard

Lürssen runs an in-house port service team for yachts at its yards in northern Germany, including Hamburg. Lürssen says the team covers these services.

CoversShip clearance, visas and immigration, residence permits, travel and transportation, medical support, housing and accommodation, customs control.

Hours24/7 on-demand support.

Phone+49 421 6604 9062. This is a Bremen number; Lürssen gives it as the line for immediate support.

Source: Lürssen refit services page. Lürssen offers these services to yachts in its yards.

Visas

German entry and work rules

Entry

Third-country nationals generally need a visa to enter Germany. EU nationals, and nationals of countries that have no visa requirement for short stays of up to 90 days in a 180-day period, are exempt (Federal Foreign Office).

Work

The German embassy in Sofia says that if you want to work in Germany, you will usually need a visa, even for less than 90 days. EU citizens are exempt. Check the rules for your passport and your contract.

Pay

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 Hamburg.

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