Case Study

CREW HQ

A comprehensive crew directory and networking platform for the super yacht industry — connecting crew with captains, agents and yacht management companies worldwide.

CREW HQ website
CREW HQ
United Kingdom
Marine & Super Yachts
Drupal 7 / PHP
Design, Development, Hosting
Active
The Brief

Replacing traditional yachting agencies


Crew HQ required a digital system to replace traditional yachting industry agencies. The platform needed to enable job-seeking crew to register, upload CVs, and apply for positions, while allowing recruiters and captains to post jobs and search for candidates.

The system had to manage multiple content types including jobs, events, news and user profiles, and include a membership subscription system with credit card payment processing.

Team working on CREW HQ project
Custom Drupal development
Our Solution

A single-application-profile model


We designed a single-application-profile model where users share their profile with recruiters rather than creating multiple applications. Access to member contact information is restricted to paying members, ensuring a sustainable subscription model.

Career tracking enables the presentation of suitable resources as users progress in the industry, creating a platform that grows with its members throughout their yachting careers.

Overtone Digital never fail to deliver. Great Service and fantastic support. Our business would not exist without them.

— CREW HQ
Key Features

What we built


Crew Directory

Searchable directory with detailed profiles, qualifications, certifications and availability status.

Secure Member Areas

Private profiles, messaging, bookmarks and favourites behind authenticated access.

Premium Memberships

Tiered subscription model with enhanced visibility, featured listings and priority placement.

Advanced Search

Filter by role, qualification, experience level, location, availability and certification type.

Events Calendar

Industry events, boat shows and networking meetups with registration management.

Time-Based Automations

Automated profile reminders, subscription renewals and content scheduling.

Technology Stack

Built with


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