Finding superyacht roles in Kota Kinabalu
Marina contacts, entry pointers for crew and pay by yacht size. This page covers Kota Kinabalu and Malaysia.
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Details from the Sutera Harbour Marina website and its arrival sheet (2022).
Marina arrival sheet dated December 2022, not a government page. Confirm office details with the marina before you travel.
Entry pointers
Entry for seamen
The Immigration Department of Malaysia lists these items for ship crew (seamen) who sign on at certain ports: a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry, a seaman book, a Letter of Guarantee issued by Malaysian Immigration at certain ports, and a transit visa for nationals who need one. (Immigration Department of Malaysia, page opened 8 November 2026.) 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 Kota Kinabalu.
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