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What is GEPY?
The GEPY (Groupement des Équipages Professionnels du Yachting) is a leading French association in the world of professional yachting. For over 20 years, it has brought together :
- Captains,
- Crews,
- Non-sailing professionals,
- Yachting suppliers and contractors.
The GEPY works to promote training, skills and recognition for yachting professions, and plays an active role in administrative working groups on professional certification.
Why is The Yachter affiliated with GEPY?
- Keep abreast of the latest maritime regulations.
- Participate in the development of maritime regulations.
- Benefit from an influential network of industry professionals.
- To guarantee our students an education in line with the needs of the international market.
Benefits for our students
1. Valued and recognized diploma
STCW certification better recognized by employers and authorities.
2. Optimized employability
- Access to professional networks.
- Career opportunities in luxury yachting.
3. Influence on share price performance
- Benefit from the advances negotiated by the GEPY.
- Simplification and greater recognition of French titles abroad.
A winning choice for your maritime career
- Rigorous, recognized training.
- Easier integration into the professional network.
- Securing your future in international yachting.
If you too would like to join the GEPY, here are the contact details: contact Nadège on behalf of The Yachter.
- Website: www.gepy.org
- General e-mail: contact@gepy.org
- Sponsoring contact: nadege@gepy.org
- Address: 470 Promenade des Anglais, 06200 Nice, France
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