sunsail, the moorings & leopard catamarans

At Leopard Catamarans, we design spacious, robust, performance-driven cruising catamarans.

Leopard Catamarans is part of the leading specialist travel group, Travelopia, which is owned by global investment firm KKR. Travelopia Yachts has been in business since 1969, and Travelopia brings together over 2000 colleagues from around the world who work together to create industry-leading travel experiences.

The secret to our success lies in our exceptional teams, united by the same mission: to enrich lives through delivering inspiring experiences on the water.

Summary

The Yacht Acceptance Agent is responsible for the inspection and acceptance of all yachts presented by the contracted factory at the time of handover through the process to final signoff to Travelopia Marine.

What you will be doing:

Handover Inspection:

• Utilising Sailsense, inspect all presented yachts for defects including all systematic and functional aspects.
• Check all paperwork in commissioning file is in order and highlight as need be.
• Check accuracy of confirmation of order, colour charts and standard boat equipment list
• Listing of defects found after inspection and typing of reports timeously to be submitted to Yacht Acceptance Lead as an exception report.
• Ensure reported defects are corrected by factory
• Complete all required forms, digitally & where applicable hard copy.
• Record all data in defined data platforms

Final Sign off:

• Confirm dock space availability
• Check exception report for final completeness of defects
• Check skippers pack, commissioning file complete
• Check exterior cushions and digitally record shortfalls and fitment.
• Set yacht up for departure, lines and fenders
• Digitally record sea trial results and highlight any safety issue to management
• Conduct Seatrials and record defects digitally
• Highlight defects found during sea trial on deck schematic page in commissioning file

Logistics:

• Assist in preparation of yachts when necessary for departure after Signoff
• Load yachts onto freighters if requested
• Check on stored yachts and highlight concerns
• Communicate with R&C on various groups to keep process flowing.
• Any other reasonable requirements as stated by Management

What we are looking for:

• 5 + years professional experience working on and/or with yachts.
• RYA Yacht master Offshore or equivalent
• SA Operators license
• Valid driver license
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Marine Surveyors diploma
• Technical Diploma