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Captain

Chief Engineer in United States

Start date : 30th May 2025

11,000 USD($)

per month

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Position Chief Engineer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 50m (164ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Both

Position Type Rotational (2:2)

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Posted 12th May 2025

Job ID #2750622

Summary

Chief Engineer 50m FF Private/Charter Motor Yacht

Based in South Florida – Caribbean Winters / New England / Med Summers

We are seeking a hands-on, experienced Chief Engineer for a well-maintained 50m private/charter motor yacht. A minimum Y3 license or equivalent is required.

The vessel is coming to South Florida at the end of the month. It operates a dual-season program: Caribbean/S Florida in the winter and New England/Med in the summer, with Fort Lauderdale as its home base between seasons.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Minimum Y3 CoC or equivalent
  • At least 2 years working on similar size vessels
  • Valid STCW, ENG1, PDSD, Powerboat 2 and B1/B2 visa or US citizen/GC and Schengen visa
  • Strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills
  • Proactive, organized, and team-oriented attitude

Package:

  • Salary: $10,000 - 11,000/month (DOE) (+ full medical and life insurance, flights and tips)
  • Leave: Rotation 2:2 paid full when off
  • Own cabin
  • Great crew dynamic and professional U.S. owners
  • Excellent Captain and supportive onboard culture

This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated engineer looking for a stable, team-focused program with an active cruising itinerary.

You can get in touch with me at cptfmorgan at g.ma.i.l

Thanks

Visas

  • B1/B2
  • Green Card (or US Citizen)
  • Schengen (or EU Resident)

Essential Qualifications

Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RIII/3 Y3 Chief Engineer (<500gt <3000kW)/ Chief Engineer (SV) (<500gt 3000kW)

Location

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  • Homeport Fort Lauderdale, United States
  • Destination Worldwide/TBC
  • Current Location United States