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Superyacht Success

The insider's guide to the yachting industry

Author:	Brendan O’Shannassy
Published:	2025
Size:	234 × 153 × 26 mm

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Inside the Superyacht World

An insider’s view of the superyacht industry—how to start, progress, and succeed, shared by captain Brendan O’Shannassy.

Superyacht Success is an insider's guide to the superyacht industry, detailing how to get in, progress through the ranks and thrive on the journey.

Drawing on a lifetime at sea, Brendan O’Shannassy offers candid, practical advice for anyone aspiring to work in or understand the world of superyachts. From getting hired and advancing through the ranks to leading teams and maintaining balance in a demanding environment, this book lays out what it takes to succeed in one of the most extraordinary workplaces on earth.

Superyacht Success takes readers through five sections: the industry, the humans, the job, life as a superyacht captain, and the toolbox. Along the way, O’Shannassy shares stories from his own career and insights from other leading professionals, making this a valuable guide for crew, captains, and anyone fascinated by the culture of luxury yachts.

Section 1: The Industry – the yachting community, its history, and the global network of the superyacht world.
Section 2: The Humans – getting hired, embracing being new, communal living, career progression, and learning from experience.
Section 3: The Job – creating trust, managing perfectionism, setting boundaries, and establishing long-term security.
Section 4: Life as a Superyacht Captain – communication, self-care, leadership, and maintaining a well-lived life at sea.
Section 5: The Toolbox – practical advice on communication, team leadership, boat handling, and professional values, including '10 Dos and Don’ts' from experts in the field.

About the Author

Brendan O’Shannassy grew up in Fremantle, Australia, and gained his undergraduate degree and officer education with the Royal Australian Navy. After a period in commercial maritime, he joined his first superyacht as a deck hand in 2001, gaining his first captaincy in 2006. His yacht racing career includes multiple Sydney Hobarts, the Fastnet Race, and many more. Brendan continues to study and is currently beginning a PhD in marine data collection. He is also the author of Superyacht Captain, published by Adlard Coles in 2022.

Praise for Superyacht Success

‘Entertaining, authoritative, and fascinating.’ – Joseph Finder, New York Times bestselling author of The Oligarch’s Daughter

‘This book contains gold ... I highly recommend it to anyone working within the industry.’ – Tim Clarke, Director of Quay Group

‘A book filled with honesty, valuable advice and plenty of reality.’ – Martin Redmayne, Chairman & Editor in Chief of The Superyacht Group / The Superyacht Agency