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Captain

Chief Engineer in Italy

Start date : 10th August 2025

TBC EUR(€)

Position Filled

Position Chief Engineer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 50m (164ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Number of Crew 12

Position Type Rotational (2:2)

Yachting Experience 5+ years

Posted 17th Jun 2025

Job ID #2795361

Summary

We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on Chief Engineer to join a 50m private motor yacht cruising the Mediterranean only.

2:2 full rotation including flights, 365 days a year medical insurance, own cabin.

We run a professional vessel with a friendly approach, we do not have a management company therefore the Chief Engineer is expected to liaise and discuss engineering matters directly with the Captain and owner face to face, therefore the potential candidate must be comfortable with this and completely FLUENT in english as a must.

Technical knowledge should be at the standard expected of a Chief Engineer, knowledge of Caterpillar mains and generator plant essential, HVAC knowledge, shipyard/dry dock experience, managing budgets and projects whilst communicating efficiently with the Captain. You will work with a 2nd engineer also on 2:2 rotation.

Please include a cover letter if you would like to expand on your specific experience or extra skills.

Start date Mid August

Salary inline with market rate for 50m 2:2 and negotiable depending on experience level

Languages

English / Fluent

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • Drivers License
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • 2nd Engineer III/2 (SV) (<3000gt <9000kW)
  • RIII/2 Y1 Chief Engineer (<3000gt <9000kW)/ Chief Engineer (SV) (<3000gt <9000kW)

Location

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  • Homeport Spain
  • Destination Mediterranean Sea
  • Current Location Italy