
Finding superyacht roles in Valletta
How to arrive, train and check your papers for superyacht work around Valletta.
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Jobs near Valletta
SuperyachtRoles has no jobs listed in Valletta today. These jobs are in the Mediterranean.
What to do in your first week
Fly into Malta International Airport
Grand Harbour Marina says it is 15 minutes from Malta International Airport. D-Marin says Marina di Valletta is a 10 minute drive from the airport.
Helpful tips before walking the docks
STCW Basic Safety Training
MaritimeMT lists four modules: personal survival techniques, fire fighting and fire prevention, elementary first aid, and personal safety and social responsibilities. The course lasts 5 days.
Maltese visa rules
Identità says visa-exempt nationals can stay in the Schengen area for 90 days in every 180 days. It says a seafarer who wants to work in Malta needs an employer to apply for the single work permit first. Check the rules for your passport.
Customs for non-EU yachts
Malta Customs says pleasure craft that travel to and from non-EU ports send their pratique forms to Customs Seaport, in person or by email.
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 Valletta.
Sources. Checked 7 November 2026.
- WMO World Weather Information Service: Malta (Luqa) climate
- C&N Marinas: Grand Harbour Marina
- C&N Marinas: Grand Harbour Marina details
- Dockwalk SuperPorts: Grand Harbour Marina
- D-Marin: Marina di Valletta
- Transport Malta: Port of Valletta
- Transport Malta: Other Ports
- Identità: Visa frequently asked questions
- Malta Customs: Pratique deposition for yachts
- MaritimeMT: Basic Safety Training
- Superyachts.com: Palumbo acquires new shipyard in Malta, 2011
- Boat International: Palumbo Upfit rebrand, 2026
- SuperYacht24: Palumbo Superyachts Refit, 2026
- Rolex Middle Sea Race: Race Programme
- Rolex Middle Sea Race: General Information
- UKSA: Superyacht salary guide
- OpenStreetMap Nominatim: Manoel Island
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