Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the "Yachting Capital of the World" will host the 57th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) on Thursday 3rd November to Monday 7th November.

The show exhibits ranges from yacht builders and designers to exotic cars and brokerage yachts. A wide variety of boats will be on display including runabouts, sportfishers, high performance boats, centre consoles, cabin cruisers, flats boats, skiffs, express cruisers, sailing yachts, motor yachts, bowriders, catamarans, ski boats, jet boats, trawlers, inflatables, canoes, and extraordinary superyachts.

This is exactly where you want to be!

Following a successful year at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2015, Viking Recruitment is delighted to return this year to discuss the services available to existing and new clients as well as new opportunities for all crew.

Whether you are looking for a full Crew Management package or a bespoke combination to meet your requirements, Viking is able to assist and to provide the following:

• Full Yacht Recruitment
• Global Employment & Payroll,
• STCW, Statutory & Professional Training (The Maritime Skills Academy)
• Full Flight & Travel Management
• Complete Crew Administration

Viking is also POEA registered for Filipino Seafarers and flag state approved MLC certificated.

Along with Viking Recruitment, Maritime Skills Academy (MSA) will be in attendance to showcase their extensive portfolio of MCA accredited STCW courses.

Earlier this year The Maritime Skills Academy opened the doors to their new Marine Survival Complex and Lifeboat Training Centre in the heart of the Dover Marina; the 3rd part to the expansion of the MSA.

Furthermore they also announced their new partnership with MAST Consultancy, combining their expertise to deliver a full suite of MCA accredited Helideck Safety Training courses.

The exciting partnership welcomes the opportunity to provide a variety of brand new courses: MCA Helideck Procedures & Emergency Response, MCA Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO), MCA Helicopter Refuelling and Aviation Awareness, all of which are fully MCA accredited, with MCA Helicopter Fire Fighting receiving its full accreditation earlier this month.

Looking ahead to the show, Recruitment and HR Director, Mark Jaenicke said: “After last year’s success, the Viking team is excited to be attending the FLIBS once again. We are thrilled to showcase our new facilities with everyone as well as inform clients, new and existing, about our full Crew Management packages on offer. We look forward to networking with existing friends and clients, and the opportunity to make potential new ones.”

To arrange a meeting with Viking Recruitment, please contact Mark Jaenicke by emailing markj@vikingrecruitment.com.

Alternatively, the team will be based at stand #624 in the Superyacht Pavilion, where they will be delighted to warmly welcome you.