Yacht staffing and delivery services world-wide.
Yacht staffing and delivery services world-wide.
About Rapture Yacht Services
Who We Are
Rapture Yacht Services was founded by professional mariners in the United States that experienced significant challenges in finding qualified and reliable crew members who are committed to the maritime industry. And knew there had to be a better way To meet the needs of the owners of the vessels we run and the management companies they may use.. Whether you are looking to staff a single position or an entire crew for full-time or vessel delivery, Rapture Yacht Services is ready to pair you with professional mariners from the United States and the Philippines.
We are also proud members of the International Superyacht Society.
Positions We Staff
We fill the following positions onboard US and foreign-flagged vessels in compliance with US Coast Guard and US Customs and Immigration Enforcement statutes:
- Captain (American)
- Engineering (American or Filipino)
- Chefs (American or Filipino)
- Deck (American or Filipino)
- Interior (American or Filipino)
Additionally, we ensure that all mariners employed by Rapture Yacht Services are in compliance with all immigration statues of any countries that our vessels operate in.
Vessel Management
Rapture Yacht Services can work directly with your specific Yacht Management service, or we can manage it for you. Should you wish for us to manage your vessel we provide complete record keeping and financials which you have full access to. We partner with Seazone for easy to use cloud-based vessel management software giving management companies, owners, crew, accountants and charter managers access to the information they need at their finger tips.
Vessel Delivery
Yachts are meant to allow their owners to travel and see the world. Sometimes though, the relocation of the yacht does not work with the crew vacation schedule, or there may be crew turnover that gets in the way of otherwise well-planned vessel movement. Whether you are looking to move your vessel up the coast or across the world, under keel or on a transport ship, Rapture yacht Services is ready to work with you to make sure your vessel arrives at its destination and ready to go, on schedule and within budget.
Our Seafarers
We say “our” seafarers because we are proud of every man and woman that we place on vessels. They have proven their dedication to their craft through months of rigorous training and financial investment in their trade. They are vested in their own success. When the vessel succeeds, they succeed, and their families succeed. That is why we call them “our” seafarers.
Managing Partners
Captain David Meyer
ETO / Chief Engineer Arthur Colaljo
ETO / Chief Engineer Arthur Colaljo
Captain David Meyer is a co-founder of Rapture Yacht Services and is currently Is serving as a vessel Master for a 35 meter motor yacht. He is responsible for the vetting of all Deck Officers who are placed through the agency. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Grand Canyon University and is a graduate of several pro
Captain David Meyer is a co-founder of Rapture Yacht Services and is currently Is serving as a vessel Master for a 35 meter motor yacht. He is responsible for the vetting of all Deck Officers who are placed through the agency. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Grand Canyon University and is a graduate of several programs at Maritime Professional Training in Fort Lauderdale And Northeast Maritime in New Bedford, MA.
ETO / Chief Engineer Arthur Colaljo
ETO / Chief Engineer Arthur Colaljo
ETO / Chief Engineer Arthur Colaljo
ETO / Engineer Arthur Colaljo spent mover twenty years on commercial vessels around the world. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the Cebu Institute of Technology, he is responsible for vetting all Engineering Officers placed through the agency. With his deep hands-on experience in some of the most advanced
ETO / Engineer Arthur Colaljo spent mover twenty years on commercial vessels around the world. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the Cebu Institute of Technology, he is responsible for vetting all Engineering Officers placed through the agency. With his deep hands-on experience in some of the most advanced systems available on ships he is well-suited to select the candidates presented to each vessel
Chef Arlene Meyer
ETO / Chief Engineer Arthur Colaljo
Chef Arlene Meyer
Chef Arlene Meyer is a co-founder of Rapture Yacht Services. She is currently the Executive Chef onboard Motor Yacht Magnum Ride. With a passion for all things food and hospitality Chef Arlene is responsible for vetting all Interior staff to include Stewards and Stewardesses, Pursers and Chefs. Additionally she is vital in our communicat
Chef Arlene Meyer is a co-founder of Rapture Yacht Services. She is currently the Executive Chef onboard Motor Yacht Magnum Ride. With a passion for all things food and hospitality Chef Arlene is responsible for vetting all Interior staff to include Stewards and Stewardesses, Pursers and Chefs. Additionally she is vital in our communications with our partners in the Philippines and ensures that all Interior crew are kept up to date with the latest trends and requirements in yachting. She hold degrees in International Business from Old Dominion University and Le Cordon Bleu
Chief Officer / Engineer Ben Meyer
Laetitia Colaljo - Marketing and Administration
Laetitia Colaljo - Marketing and Administration
Chief Engineer Ben Meyer brings experience in both commercial and yachting to Rapture Yacht Services and is responsible for the vetting of both Engineering and Deck candidates. With extensive experience in the cold waters of the North Atlantic or the warm tropical waters of the Caribbean, Ben is well versed in the harsh toll the environme
Chief Engineer Ben Meyer brings experience in both commercial and yachting to Rapture Yacht Services and is responsible for the vetting of both Engineering and Deck candidates. With extensive experience in the cold waters of the North Atlantic or the warm tropical waters of the Caribbean, Ben is well versed in the harsh toll the environment can take on the various systems and external components of a vessel and its various accompanying equipment. He is a graduate of several maritime programs from Maritime Professional Training and Gulf Coast Maritime Academy.
Laetitia Colaljo - Marketing and Administration
Laetitia Colaljo - Marketing and Administration
Laetitia Colaljo - Marketing and Administration
Creative Director Laetitia Colaljo studied Mass Communication at University of the Philippines-Cebu and handles our marketing and administrative needs. Fluent in several languages and up to date with all of the requirements that are required of Filipino mariners as set forth by the Philippine Department of Migrant Workers.. Ms. Colaljo w
Creative Director Laetitia Colaljo studied Mass Communication at University of the Philippines-Cebu and handles our marketing and administrative needs. Fluent in several languages and up to date with all of the requirements that are required of Filipino mariners as set forth by the Philippine Department of Migrant Workers.. Ms. Colaljo works directly with an agency accredited by the US Embassy in Manila to recruit top candidates ensuring all regulations of the Republic of the Philippines and United States are followed.
Contact Us
We would love to hear from you!
Please contact us with any maritime staffing needs that you have and we’ll be in contact with you as soon as possible. Our offices are in North America and Asia, so will not have to wait long.
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