Finding superyacht roles in Rodney Bay

How to arrive, clear in and check your papers for yacht work around Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia.

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Jobs near Rodney Bay

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Arriving

What to do in your first week

Choose an airport

Saint Lucia has two airports. The marina names both on its Rodney Bay page.

Hewanorra International (UVF)In Vieux Fort, about 40 miles south of Castries

George F. L. Charles (SLU)In Castries. The runway runs alongside Vigie Beach

Hewanorra to Pigeon IslandAbout 1 hour 40 minutes (Saint Lucia Tourism Authority)

Dock walking

Helpful tips before walking the docks

Clearance firstNo one should leave the yacht before it is cleared. Customs clearance must be obtained within 24 hours of arrival (Saint Lucia Tourism Authority).

ReservationsThe marina strongly recommends advance reservations. Hail the marina on VHF channel 16 on arrival (IGY Marinas).

After hoursA yacht that arrives after hours must contact the marina office at least 24 hours in advance (IGY Marinas).

Visas and work rules

Stay and work rules

Stay

Up to three months

A yacht that arrives in Saint Lucia may stay up to three months. An extension must be requested in person at the Immigration Office in Castries. The fee is XCD 100 for each 21-day period (Saint Lucia Tourism Authority).

Work

Work permit

The Labour Act says a foreign national must not work in Saint Lucia unless a valid work permit or an exemption is in force. An employer must not employ a foreign national without one (section 317). Check the rules for your passport.

Papers

At clearance

Customs and Immigration ask for the ship's papers, the clearance from the last port and the passports of everyone on board, with any visas. The marina also asks for a crew and passenger list.

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, in EUR. The guide does not state the pay period and is not specific to Rodney Bay.

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