Deckhand in Iceland

Summary

We are looking for a deckhand, we are a private vessel and the owners are on board a lot of the time but fairly relaxed environment.

Tender driving experience is essential for this position, (chase boat and limos) with both jet and stern drives.

The vessel will be on a world wide itinerary, completing a circumnavigation of the globe over the next 3 years. This will include polar regions and much further afield than your average yacht.

• You must have experience on yachts above 50 meters
• Position: Deckhand (Male only due to cabin arrangements)
• Start Date: 29.06.25
• Joining: Iceland - Reykjavik
• Salary: 3,500 EUROS PCM (13^th Month Discretionary Bonus)
• Rotation: 3 Months on 1 Month off
• Itinerary: Worldwide / 2025 Season UK, Iceland, Greenland, Canada, and USA
• Other Info: Fully ISM Vessel / Total Crew 12 / Deck team 3 (Bosun, Lead Deckhand & Deckhand)
• Experience: Expedition yacht or commercial vessels off the beaten track areas.
• Certificate: PLB2 + Yacht rating as a minimum.
• We are looking for someone polite, well mannered and able to adapt to differing situations. There is a tight team on board and a good relationship with all the crew is a must.
• Nationalities onboard: British, Lebanese, Italian, Peruvian

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)

• ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
• STCW 95 (STCW 2010)

Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)

• MCA Yacht Rating Certificate

RYA Qualifications

• RYA Powerboat Level 2