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Chief Officer/1st Mate in United States

Start date : 16th June 2025

TBC USD($)

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Position Chief Officer/1st Mate

Vessel/Shorebased Type 45m (148ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Number of Crew 8

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Posted 4th Jun 2025

Job ID #2780444

Summary

Position: First Officer - can be single or in team with Chef or Chief Stew

 

In cover letter: please mention your location, availability, salary request, if you are applying as a solo or in team and your partner's position.

 

Yacht: 45m Motor - Private

 

Job ID: 1602627

 

Start date: ASAP

 

Location: S. Florida

 

Itinerary: S. Florida, Bahamas, Caribbean - World wide cruising - TBC

 

License Required:  Yacht Master Offshore +

 

Requirements:

  • STCW + Refresher
  • ENG1 or current fit for duty marine medical (valid for min. 6 months) - physically fit
  • Passport (valid min. 1 year)
  • Strong on Bridge/accounts
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Solid history of crew management
  • Hands on DECK
  • True Non-Smokers

VISA: B1/B2 visa (minimum 1 year) , Schengen for Europe as needed.

 

Background check and drug testing may apply.

 

Responsibilities: First Mate duties. Hands on deck, management, good communicator, great leadership skills. 

 

In charge of the exterior, it runs with 2 crew, 1st mate and deckhand. 

  • Fishing experience
  • Fairing, priming and painting experience – spraying a bonus
  • Proficient watchkeeper
  • Dive experience/ dive instructor
  • Excellent tender handling experience
  • Engineering experience

Job Specifics: 

This is a 45m private vessel with experienced owners and crew. It runs with 7/8 crew. They are planning a Bahamas trip at the end of June followed by the yard period in S. Florida. After that, they are planning to travel in the Caribbean, owners are aiming for a world wide cruising itinerary- TBC.


The selected candidate will receive direct training from the captain and, upon demonstrating high standards of performance, will be rewarded with drive time. Bosuns ready to step up can be considered. Candidates with aspirations to become a captain himself. 

 

Salary range: Within yachting salary guidelines depending on experience. GOOD

 

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

Visas

  • B1/B2

Essential Qualifications

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

Location

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  • Destination Worldwide/TBC
  • Current Location United States

About The crew network

1800 SE 10th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 [ view on map ]

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