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The Crew Network

Deckhand in South Africa

Start date : 29th June 2025

TBC EUR(€)

Position Filled

Position Deckhand

Vessel/Shorebased Type 85m (279ft)

Vessel Type Expedition Vessel

Charter/Private Private

Position Type Temporary

Yachting Experience 1 - 2 years

Posted 17th Jun 2025

Job ID #2795427

Summary

Deckhand/ AB- II/5 

 

Temp position with an opportunity to be offered permanent contract  

 

 In the cover letter confirm current location and earliest availability 


We are looking for a strong deckhand candidate with a yacht background who are strong in tender driving and with dive experience (a plus) 

 

Any experience in cargo shops is an added bonus.

 

 

Must hold II/5. 

Covid vaccine (3 doses minimum) required 

 

Research/Expedition Yacht.


JOB ID: 1604797

 

Location: Europe 

 

Itinerary: TBD- extended travel 

 

Start Date: end of June - 

around 27th of June if possible otherwise 1st July the latest 

 


Description: Deckhand/ AB

 

License required: II/4 or II/5 + STCW  NO ONE ELSE WILL BE CONSIDERED.

 

We are looking for strong deckhand candidates with a yacht background who are strong in tender driving and with dive experience.

  • Helicopter operations experience is a plus
  • Large tender driving experience is a must
  • STCW
  • Designated Security Duty - PDSD
  • Fit for duty (medical certificate)
  • Advanced fire fighting a plus
  • PSCRB a plus.  

Responsibilities:   

 

Deck Ratings

 

Deck Ratings are responsible for cleaning and maintaining the exterior and technical spaces of the vessel to 'yacht like' standards as directed by the Deck Officers.


The Deck Ratings will fulfill all duties and tasks delegated to him by the Captain, Deck Officers or Chief Engineer. These duties and tasks will include bridge lookout, harbor watches, anchor watches, standard yacht operations (including guest services), administrative work (chart corrections when directed), safety management, physical labor in cleaning, prepping, painting, repairing, and maintaining exterior surfaces and vessel assets.

 

The Deck Rating is to always be neat and in the correct uniform - worn correctly- and ensure that proper routines and disciplines as described within the Ship's Policies and Masters Standing Orders are followed. In addition the position requires:

 

  •    Watch keeper as directed by Chief Officer, responsible for communications, safety, and performs all lifting operations with vessel crane.
  •    Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of seamanship.
  •    Crew member of tender as required.
  •    Able to carry out independently various deck department duties.
  •    Assists with maintenance of deck equipment.
  •    Member of shipboard emergency response team.
  •    Cleans, and maintains exterior spaces as directed by Chief Officer.

 



Commercial Registered Yacht:   Yes

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • MCA Able Seafarer Deck Certificate

Location

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  • Destination Worldwide/TBC
  • Current Location South Africa

About The Crew Network

iva.nyagolova@crewnetwork.com [ view on map ]

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