Captain in United States

Summary

Position: CAPTAIN with solid engineering skills - US flagged  

Can be full time or seasonal for the summer in PNW.

Must be legal to work in the US. Citizen, Green card, US work permit.   

MUST have PNW and Canadian waters experience. 

Yacht: MOTOR 20m / 68' - private built within past 5 years

Job ID: 1591069 

Location: USA 

Start date: ASAP 

Itinerary: US West Coast - PNW - SUMMER 2025 , from November 2025 shipping to - S. Florida, Caribbean; NE - summer 2026

Licence Required: USCG 100gt+ with 3- 5 years experience as a captain

Requirements: Strong engineering skills

STCW + Refresher

ENG1 or current fit for duty marine medical (valid for 6 months)

Passport - US / green card holder

Covid vaccination

Experience cruising in US West Coast- PNW, S. Florida, East Coast, NE

Background check and drug testing may apply. 

Responsibilities: Captain/Engineer 

Job Specifics: Family vessel with experienced owner, having previously owned several sailboats. Two sons who will come and go. Relaxed program.  

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Manage vessel

Ensure safety and security of passengers and vessel

Organize and plan trip itineraries

Provision and equip vessel prior to all trips

Carry out routine checks of vessel

Carry out maintenance and repairs to vessel

Interact with guests

Salary range: Within yachting salary guidelines depending on experience 

Package: Medical coverage, flights to and from the vessel, paid leave, etc. to be finalized during interview process. 

Commercial Registered Yacht: no private under 500gt