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Yacht Crew Recruitment and Training

Chief Officer/1st Mate in United States

Start date : 18th June 2025

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Position Chief Officer/1st Mate

Vessel/Shorebased Type 75m (246ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Position Type Temporary

Yachting Experience 5+ years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 10th Jun 2025

Job ID #2786938

Summary

75m Private Explorer M/Y seeking a Temporary Chief Officer to join the team from mid-June.


 This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-run, professional Explorer Yacht to cover leave. The successful candidate will work closely with the Second Officer to ensure the continued smooth operation of the deck department.

We are looking for a hands-on, reliable individual who can integrate quickly with the team and maintain high standards throughout the period.

 

The crew are all extremely fit and active and enjoy outdoor sports, so someone with similar interests would be preferred.

 

Job Title: Chief Officer (Temporary)

Contract: Temporary (18 June to early August – potential for extension)

Yacht: 75m Explorer

Starting Date: 18 June 2025

Location: Fort Lauderdale

Cruising Itinerary: TBC

Required Certificates / Licenses / Visas:

  • Chief Mate 3000 GT or equivalent
  • B1/B2 visa (must be valid)

Required Experience:

  • Ideally 1–2 years’ experience as Chief Officer on a similar-sized yacht
  • Proven ability to step into an established team and maintain standards

Salary: DOE (To be confirmed based on experience and qualifications)

 

If you're a qualified and proactive Chief Officer available for a short-term contract, we'd love to hear from you.

 

Visas

  • B1/B2

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • MCA CoC Chief Mate <3000gt

Location

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  • Homeport United States
  • Destination Worldwide/TBC
  • Current Location United States

About Yacht Crew Recruitment and Training

Yacht Crew Recruitment and Training Ltd Tilton House Firle Lewes BN86LL [ view on map ]

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