A second mate on a superyacht is a licensed officer responsible for navigation, safety, and watchkeeping. Learn what they do, how to qualify, what they earn, and how tax exemptions like the Seafarers Earnings Deduction may apply to your income.

Bringing home a new baby comes with excitement—and a mountain of unknowns. Starting your own limited company is no different. It’s a milestone moment that can feel overwhelming without guidance. There’s no instruction manual, but the decisions you make in the early days matter. Here are some practical, often overlooked tips to help you get started the right way. Here are our Top Ten Starter Tips... 

For seafarers, periods of illness or injury can raise challenging tax questions. Especially when insurance payouts or employer funded support are involved. Not all income received during medical leave is treated the same by HMRC. Some payments may be tax free, while others are taxed as regular employment income. The deciding factor usually comes down to how the illness arose and who paid the benefit.

Dream of nursing at sea? Discover how to become a yacht nurse and combine your medical career with global travel, luxury living, and potential tax-free earnings. Learn what the job involves, how much you can earn, and how to get started.

In the yachting world, where professionalism and precision are vital, crew welfare and legal compliance are key pillars of responsible yacht ownership. For yachts registered under the Maltese flag, ensuring your crew is correctly enrolled in Malta’s social security system is not only a legal obligation but a smart business move.

From ferries and tugs to luxury river cruises, a Boatmasters' Licence is essential for many UK waterway roles. Discover who needs one, how to qualify, what training is involved, and how to navigate the process from application to certification.

Gambling has been part of English life for centuries, starting with horse racing and lotteries before spreading to football betting and bingo halls. Today, the industry has grown into a highly regulated and diverse market, offering entertainment to millions of people both offline and online. England stands out for balancing its long gambling traditions with a modern digital revolution.