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Cayman Crew Service
Handles payroll and crew employment administration for yacht and vessel crew, including compliant pay processing for American and international crew members.
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Eastern NC yacht management and captain/mate service, serving OBX to Edenton. Your boat, your schedule. Our responsibility. Call or text (252) 325-1307.
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I'm Jack Bobbitt, founder of Bobbitt Yacht Management. For eight years I've managed and/or mated on over 80 private boats across the country and Caribbean, overseeing daily operations, systems, and trip readiness so owners can use their vessels on their own schedule.
Each service package is designed around how you run your boat — whether you need routine maintenance and washdowns, pre-trip preparation, seasonal support, or full program management, the work is structured to your requirements.
Currently serving the Outer Banks to Edenton areas. To discuss a tailored program and get a quote, call or text (252) 325-1307.
Paying non-US crew legally
A non-US citizen generally needs proper work authorization before they can legally work and be paid aboard a US-flagged vessel. That usually means holding the right visa or work status for the position, and the boat or program running payroll in a way that complies with US immigration and tax law.
This is where a dedicated crew payroll service comes in. Rather than a boat or program setting up its own US payroll entity, a service like the ones listed above can verify a crew member's work authorization, handle tax withholding and reporting, and issue pay in line with US requirements — making it possible for programs to legally pay mates and other crew, including those who aren't US citizens.
This isn't legal or tax advice. For guidance specific to your situation, talk to an immigration attorney or reach out to a provider directly.