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Captain

Chief Officer/1st Mate in Spain

Start date : 12th June 2025

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Position Chief Officer/1st Mate

Vessel/Shorebased Type 55m (180ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Both

Yacht Built 2019

Number of Crew 12

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 5+ years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 7th Jun 2025

Job ID #2783668

Summary

Busy dual-season 56m private/charter motor yacht seeking an experienced and motivated Chief Officer.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience as Chief Officer or strong Second Officer stepping up
  • Excellent knowledge of ISM/ISPS & SOLAS requirements
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Professional, organized, and proactive
  • Excellent deck management skills,
  • Commitment to upholding the highest standards of safety and service
  • Flexible, calm under pressure, and a team player
  • Fluent in English, both spoken and written

Duties include:

  • Safety Officer & Ship Security Officer
  • Overseeing navigational planning and bridge operations
  • Assisting the Captain in the safe and efficient running of the vessel
  • Leading and mentoring the deck team with hands-on guidance
  • Coordinating exterior maintenance, appearance, and deck schedules

Minumum certification:

  • Chief Mate 3000GT
  • ECDIS Generic
  • GMDSS (GOC)
  • STCW
  • ENG 1 or equivalent seafarer's medical
  • Schengen Visa (or EU resident)

Prefered additional certification:

  • Ship Security Officer
  • Safety Officer course
  • ECDIS - Furuno Type Specific
  • PWC Instructor
  • B1/B2 visa

Package:

  • Competitive salary DOE
  • Standard MLC Contract


Visas

  • B1/B2
  • Schengen (or EU Resident)

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 Chief Mate <3000gt
Specialised Security Courses
  • Proficiency as Ship Security Officer (SSO) (A-VI/5)

Location

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  • Destination Mediterranean Sea (Worldwide)
  • Current Location Barcelona, Spain

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