Careers · Deck rating
Lead Deckhand
On yachts the Lead Deckhand is the senior deckhand who leads a small deck team. The role is typically expected to drive the tenders confidently and run watersports for guests.
A watch or a day
Watchkeeping
The certification behind this rank
What the rules require for this role — STCW, Indian and UK implementation.
Plus the certificates every seafarer holds: medical, basic safety, security awareness, and passenger-ship training on a cruise ship.
What employers ask for
Seen across employer job postings — a guide to what recruiters look for, not a legal requirement.
STCW basic safety training
e.g. STCW Basic
English / Marlins / CES test
e.g. English language
Where can this role take you?
See how to reach this role — and the ladder above it — in the Route Finder.