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Saltwater Recruitment

Lead Deckhand

Start date : 1st June 2025

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 Certified Recruitment Agency

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Position Lead Deckhand

Vessel/Shorebased Type 50m (164ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Posted 2nd May 2025

Job ID #2738755

Summary

LEAD DECKHAND 50M+ MY:

We are seeking a Lead Deckhand to join a 50m private support vessel built in 2024. This yacht operates a dual-vessel program, providing support to a 100m mothership. The vessel's itinerary includes the Med, US, and Caribbean.

Candidate requirements: 

  • Yachtmaster Offshore is a minimum requirement 
  • Proven tender driving experience – must be confident operating independently
  • Strong leadership skills – ability to manage and guide a small team
  • Crane ops experience will be beneficial 
  • Open to male and female candidates
  • B1B2 visa preferred but not essential

Package:

  • Leave: 45 days
  • Salary: DOE

Start date: No later than start of June

Languages

English / Fluent

Essential Qualifications

Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RYA Yachtmaster Offshore

Location

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  • Destination Mediterranean Sea

About Saltwater Recruitment

Saltwater Recruitment Norwich, NR2 3NG UK [ view on map ]

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 Certified Recruitment Agency

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