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Captain

Captain in United States

Start date : 1st August 2025

8,000 USD($)

per month

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Position Captain

Vessel/Shorebased Type 49m (161ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Both

Position Type Rotational (TBC)

Yachting Experience 5+ years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 17th Apr 2025

Job ID #2657876

Summary

A very well known and busy Charter/Owners use motor yacht is looking for a Rotational Captain. Someone with extensive experience as a chief officer on larger vessels with a lot of drive time and their masters 3000 will also be considered.

Winters in the Caribbean/Bahamas and Summers alternate between Med and US East coast. Owners are American and FL based.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee safe vessel operations, navigation, and itinerary planning
  • Manage charter operations, ensuring high-quality guest experiences
  • Work alongside the engineer to troubleshoot and assist with maintenance
  • Lead and manage a professional crew, fostering a strong team environment
  • Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain all certifications
  • Maintain excellent owner and guest relations
  • Work closely with the senior Captain

Requirements:

  • MCA 3000GT or USGT equivalent license
  • Proven charter experience with a successful track record
  • Extensive US West Coast, Bahamas, Caribbean and MED cruising knowledge
  • Strong mechanical understanding and problem-solving skills
  • Experience overseeing refits and vessel preparation
  • Excellent leadership and crew management skills
  • While not required, a passion for fishing would be a bonus for this program
  • Strong, verifiable references required

Rotation cycle will be 10/10 paid over 12 months. Salary is $8,000.00 per month.

Must have all certificate and visas on hand and current. Min 6 months left on ENG1.


More about the position to be discussed during interview.

Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • B1/B2
  • Green Card (or US Citizen)

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
  • Drivers License
Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • MCA CoC Master <3000gt / Class 4

Location

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  • Destination Worldwide/TBC
  • Current Location United States