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Here at the Superyacht Shop we offer a very personal service and our aim is to reduce the time and stress involved in out-fitting your crew.

We supply a full range of on and off charter uniforms and footwear by all the leading brands, embroidered, screen printed and co-ordinated to the colours of your yachts. We can supply anything from a small order of top up uniform to a full crew complement for a new build project.

We also have a very popular bespoke service offering you personalised solutions from Staterooms to the Bridge with beautiful Italian leather Cabin Stationery Folders, Menus, Desk Blotters, Log Books and General Files. We can also offer interesting and varied gifts and giveaways for owners, guests, and launch parties.  If you can't see what you want on the website just tell us and we'll supply it for you.

After many years of experience of working on private and charter sailing and motor yachts. We understand the high standards that are required in the yachting industry and our reputation for excellence is founded on our ability to source and deliver exactly the right products quickly and efficiently anywhere in the world.

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For three decades, Sea Design has been the leading supplier of high quality embroidery for the yachting industry and local businesses, providing our services across the Cote d'Azur and beyond.

Equipped with the latest embroidery technology, our machines are capable of high volume quantities without compromising on quality, as well as offering a wide range of colours and styles to create even the most intricate designs.

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Sea Design has been supplying customers with industry-leading uniforms for over 30 years, producing an extensive range of personalised clothing, accessories, and branded objects. We've built strong relationships with our international client base because we take the time to understand their requirements, whether it's for a new build project, a redesign to signify new ownership or an ad-hoc refresh.

Sea Design is the obvious choice for your crew uniform and accessory needs. If you're interested in learning more about the services we offer, or if you'd like to discuss your yacht crew uniform requirements, don't hesitate to get in contact with our friendly team of professionals today!

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" I have been using Sea Design for our crew uniform and guest giveaway clothing for a few years now and can happily say that I'll never look back! The team are so helpful and responsive and know exactly what I'm looking for each time. They have always been patient and understanding of any large or last minute requests I've made and always pulled through! I highly recommend them! Thanks so much for everything Christine, Helen and the rest of the Sea Design Team!"

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"As a former Chief Stew who used Sea Design on many occasions I decided to reach out again since going land based and opening my own company, Compass Rose Crew, and this time I got to deal with the lovely Thelma. She went above and beyond to help us find what we were looking for and as usual the Sea Design team delivered exactly what we wanted. Thanks again and I look forward to working with you for years to come!"

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"Having worked with a various yacht uniform suppliers this company has by far been the easiest and friendliest company to work with. They were very adaptable and patient with our requests and always replied within 48 hours. I communicated mostly with Farah who was a saviour as we had to order all new uniform mid season. She handled our crazy demands incredibly professionally and was always very helpful. I couldn't recommend this company enough !!"

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THE STORY OF SEA DESIGN

Sea Design was created in 1989 by its founder, Helen MacLeod. 35 years later, Helen continues to remain at the helm of Sea Design. Supported by its experienced team, Sea Design remains one of the leading super yacht uniform providers.

The company strives to find the best quality garments, either through popular brands or their own label. Constantly looking for new and innovative clothing and also suggesting new ways of personalizing them, through their in-house embroidery and printing departments.

Sea Design was created in 1989 by its founder, Helen MacLeod. 34 years later, Helen continues to remain at the helm of Sea Design. Supported by its experienced team, Sea Design remains one of the leading super yacht uniform providers.

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Vela Yacht Wear creates premium yacht crew uniforms for those looking to make a conscious & functional choice in the modern world of yachting.

Our uniforms are all ethically and sustainably sourced as well as being highly functional, durable and aesthetically pleasing. 

After over 20 years of combined experience working on yachts and wearing uncomfortable, unattractive non-functional clothing, the founders of Vela decided to embark o n a mission to create yacht apparel that elevates crew uniform to what it should be and more. 

Not only does Vela focus on creating premium, durable and functional uniforms that looks good, Vela also  focus on crew uniform that does good too.

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Floating Life Crew Uniforms are a choice of style. A style that takes centre stage right down to the tiniest detail. Inspired by the great tradition of Italian fashion, Floating Life has defined a new standard for the yachting world with the creation of an exclusive line of Crew Uniforms.

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YU is a uniform brand exclusively produced for Yacht Crews. With knowledge derived from experience in the yachting industry, YU’s mission is to respond to the constraints and high expectations of its client base.

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Are you ready to elevate your yachting experience to new heights? Look no further than investing in top-notch superyacht crew uniforms. Whether you’re a yacht owner, captain , or crew member , the importance of premium uniforms cannot be overstated. Let’s delve into why superyacht crew uniforms are crucial and how they can enhance every aspect of your voyage.

1. Exude Professionalism

First impressions matter, especially in the luxury yachting industry. A well-groomed and professionally dressed crew sets the tone for the entire guest experience. Superyacht crew uniforms convey a sense of professionalism, competence, and attention to detail. From impeccably tailored attire to polished accessories, every element reflects the high standards upheld on board.

2. Enhance Brand Identity

Your yacht is not just a vessel; it’s a brand. Consistent branding across all touchpoints reinforces your identity and fosters brand recognition. Superyacht crew uniforms serve as a visible extension of your brand, showcasing your logo, colors, and design elements. Whether cruising the Mediterranean or anchoring in the Caribbean, your yacht becomes synonymous with luxury and sophistication.

3. Ensure Safety and Functionality

Beyond aesthetics, superyacht crew uniforms prioritize safety and functionality. From non-slip footwear for deckhands to flame-resistant fabrics for engineers, each garment is thoughtfully designed to meet the unique demands of maritime environments. High-visibility accents and reflective tape enhance visibility during nighttime operations, contributing to a safer onboard experience for all.

4. Foster Team Cohesion

A cohesive crew is the backbone of any successful yachting operation. Superyacht crew uniforms foster a sense of unity and belonging among team members. When everyone is dressed in uniform, distinctions of rank blur, and a collective identity emerges. This camaraderie translates into seamless collaboration, efficient communication, and ultimately, unparalleled guest satisfaction.

5. Impress Your Guests

Yachting is as much about creating unforgettable experiences as it is about sailing the seas. Imagine the impression of stepping aboard a pristine yacht greeted by a crew impeccably dressed in tailored uniforms. It sets the stage for a voyage marked by luxury, hospitality, and attention to detail. From formal dinners to watersport adventures, every interaction is elevated by the presence of a well-dressed crew.

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Investing in high-quality superyacht crew uniforms is not just a choice; it’s a strategic decision that pays dividends in the long run. From enhancing professionalism and brand identity to ensuring safety and fostering team cohesion, the benefits are manifold. So, why settle for anything less than excellence? Elevate your yachting experience with premium superyacht crew uniforms and embark on a journey beyond compare.

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We specialise in refit and New Build projects from classic sailing yachts to mega yachts over 100 meters.

All around the yacht team can can come onboard and discuss your needs in detail. Working with most of the suppliers and having knowledge about all the products in the industry, we can quickly arrange your top up orders wherever you are in the world.

1. Request Send us your uniforms or interior request.

2. Proposal We prepare bespoke proposals. We care about transparency, that is why you will get all the information about the product at this stage: price, availability and continuity of the products.

3. Samples Select your samples. Seeing them is important to choose the best fabrics and sizes for your Crew. We will come onboard or arrange a delivery.

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Rainbow Spectrum: US Aircraft Carrier Crew Color-Coded Uniforms And What They Mean

Many of us imagine the military as a dour and serious place, concerned as it is with matters of warfare and defense. In that context, the colorful crew uniforms we see on U.S. aircraft carriers feel out of place. Their vivid blue, brown, green, purple, red, white, and yellow outfits contrast with the low-key, functional color schemes of aircraft carriers and the fighter planes they host.

Unsurprisingly, U.S. aircraft carrier crews aren't decked out in those fetching colors out of some fashionable impulse. Instead, it's a utilitarian gesture that facilitates the smooth operation of an aircraft carrier. The flight deck can be a crazy place, with what seems like a million different pieces — planes, people, equipment — moving all at once. So, the color-coded uniforms are an easy — to the trained eye, at least — way of identifying personnel roles at a glance. On  large aircraft carriers like the USS Gerald R Ford , it's essential.

With the increasing complexity of naval warfare and the rise of the aircraft carrier , these uniforms don't just make it easy to identify roles in the chaos, but they also help Primary Flight Control manage and organize everything that happens on deck, even in the toughest conditions. But while the colors may be obvious to those in the know, it's not necessarily an intuitive system, leaving most of us outsiders in the dark. Thankfully, none of this information is secret, so we can help shed some light on the colorful world of U.S. aircraft carrier crew uniforms.

Blue uniforms are part of a three-color combo responsible for aircraft handling on board the aircraft carrier, with the other two being yellow and red uniforms. Navy personnel going down the Aviation Boatswain's Mate, Aircraft Handling (ABH) career path start out wearing blue uniforms, where they're responsible for immobilizing planes and ensuring that aircraft are securely attached when they're not in flight. To do this, they run around and chase tires — in the Navy's parlance — on deck, chocking and chaining aircraft tires to ensure they don't roll around with the ship's movement.

Blue-uniformed personnel also operate the motorized equipment necessary to move planes and cargo around the carrier's flight deck, including forklifts and tractors — the latter of which also help fuel airplane engines. They also handle the carrier's aircraft elevators — high-speed hydraulic platforms that move planes from the hangar where they're stored, to the flight deck for takeoff.

Out of all the personnel you'll see onboard a U.S. aircraft carrier, blue shirts will be the most prominent. Once a blue shirt has gained enough experience, they can continue on the aircraft handling career path, donning either a yellow or red uniform, depending on their preference.

One of the blue-red-yellow trio of ABH sailors aboard an aircraft carrier — and one of the two options for experienced blue shirts looking to move up the ranks — red shirts handle two important and dangerous responsibilities on all U.S. aircraft carriers.

Firstly, red shirts are ordnancemen, responsible for arming planes with all the ammunition, bombs, missiles, and mines they need for any given combat mission — including nuclear bombs on a nuclear-capable fighter plane if that ever becomes necessary. They also store, maintain, and transport these munitions, moving them between storage and the fighter jets or attack helicopters that need them, courtesy of dedicated elevators. Some of these missiles, like the Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM ), can weigh more than 300 pounds, making this one of the more back-breaking tasks on an aircraft carrier. 

However, red shirts aren't all about combat: They also have a crucial role to play in ensuring the safety of the aircraft carrier and all hands on board. Red-uniformed sailors are responsible for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) and also form the crash and salvage crews on a carrier, where they're tasked with firefighting and rescue work — complete with surprisingly cute shipboard firetrucks — in the case of a fire or accident.

Of all the roles on board a U.S. aircraft carrier, the yellow shirts are one of the most specialized and prestigious. Yellow shirts have only one task, but it's arguably the most important of them all: they direct and manage all aircraft movement on the carrier, be it on the flight deck or in the hangar.

Unlike most other crew roles, sailors with yellow uniforms don't just work on deck. While you can often spot yellow shirts amid all the chaos on deck, selected yellow shirts also sit in a carrier's primary flight control (also known as Pri-Fly) and take up the roles of "Air Boss" and "Mini-Boss." This is where they help manage and organize plane movements, taking direct responsibility for the aircraft and their pilots by ensuring that no planes collide while on the carrier or within a 5-mile radius.

They also serve as officers for the catapult and arresting gear on deck. It's a highly demanding role, with sailors having to earn the right to don a yellow shirt through a lot of training and several qualifications — and many hours spent in a blue uniform chasing after planes and chocking their wheels. These rigorous requirements also mean that yellow shirts don't display their rank, as it's less important. This makes the yellow shirts the only personnel who don't do so on board an aircraft carrier.

Purple-clad sailors are one of the few on board a U.S. aircraft carrier with only one role, being even more specialized than the yellow shirts. Purple shirts are responsible for all fuel onboard a carrier, making sure that every aircraft and vehicle is ready to go when needed.

Given how important fuel is to every combustion-powered engine out there, plus how dangerous and flammable it is, it makes sense that aircraft carriers have sailors dedicated to handling the all-important liquid and nothing else. Purple shirts — affectionately known as "grapes" in the U.S. Navy — fuel and de-fuel all the planes on board with the JP-5 jet fuel they require, which is a high flash point kerosene that fulfills the U.S. Military's specifications.

Grapes do more than fill up fighter jets, however. Below deck, they also oversee the entire fueling process on board an aircraft carrier. They handle the underway replenishment of an aircraft carrier's fuel supplies, refine the dirty fuel by removing all the water and sediment, inspect the fuel before refueling, and maintain and service all the equipment involved in the entire process.

Grapes also work hand-in-hand with the red shirts by training and directing the carrier's firefighting and rescue teams.

If purple shirts are one of the most specific roles on board a U.S. aircraft carrier, then green shirts are almost entirely the opposite. These crew members serve a variety of roles on board, although their main task primarily involves the maintenance of most of the carrier's on-deck equipment.

Green shirts operate and maintain the catapult and arresting gear, which help launch and stop aircraft on takeoff and landing, respectively. The latter includes the dangerous task of being a hook runner, which involves running up to a recently landed plane and freeing any parallel arresting cables caught in a plane's tailhook. Catching one or more of these cables with the tailhook is what helps stop a plane when it lands, so freeing them is necessary so that they can help stop the next plane that flies in.

Other tasks assigned to green-shirted sailors include looking after and working on aircraft — including fearsome fighter jets like the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet — troubleshooting ground support equipment, handling cargo, and communications tasks (specifically, serving as photographer's mates). Landing Signal Enlisted sailors tasked with signaling helicopters for takeoff and landing also wear green outfits.

White shirts rival green shirts in terms of the sheer variety of tasks, and like the green shirts most of their tasks revolve around one central responsibility. In white-uniformed sailors' case, it's security and safety. Medical personnel on board aircraft carriers wear white uniforms, as do those tasked with general safety.

The latter involves several more specific tasks, including quality control and assurance of equipment such as the catapult and arresting gear. Quality assurance and squadron plane inspector leading petty officers wear white, as do safety observers and liquid oxygen (LOX) crews. LOX is essential for high-altitude flying, and the LOX crews ensure that all planes have the liquid oxygen necessary to last the length of their mission.

Other roles decked out in white shirts include landing signal officers — who monitor and talk down all aircraft approaching a carrier — and air transfer officers, who help facilitate the arrival of new personnel, mail, supplies, and cargo. The latter is an essential part of life on an aircraft carrier, as while the ships themselves can go ages without refueling , the crew members aren't nearly as durable. White shirts are also worn by an aircraft carrier's administrative personnel.

Visitors on board an aircraft carrier will be greeted by a sailor in white, usually accompanied by a yellow shirt.

Brown uniforms denote air wing plane captains, which is the Navy's way of saying that these sailors oversee the aircraft on board a carrier. Their dedicated task reflects its importance: With planes like the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet — one of the most advanced fighter jets currently flying — costing the U.S. government around $64 million each, it's vital to make sure that all the aircraft on board are in great shape and ready to go at all times.

The role of brown shirts complements that of yellow and green shirts. They supervise the maintenance, launch, and recovery of the aircraft on board a carrier. Brown shirts are also responsible for pre- and post-flight preparation and checks, ensuring that all planes are safe to fly, often within strict time limits. Plane captains also communicate directly with the pilots, staying with the plane all the way until it takes off from the flight deck.

Brown shirts also jump in the cockpit of a plane when the crew repositions one on the flight deck or in the hangar, giving them the nickname "brake riders." Line leading petty officers, responsible for leading personnel, also wear brown uniforms.