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Captain

Chief Engineer in United States

Start date : 1st July 2025

8,000 USD($)

per month

Position Filled

Position Chief Engineer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 50m (164ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Both

Yacht Built 2021

Number of Crew 9

Position Type Rotational (TBC)

Yachting Experience 10+ years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 19th Jun 2025

Job ID #2802052

Summary

Job Title: Rotational Chief Engineer – 50m North European Built Motor Yacht

Location: Worldwide (rotational schedule)

Start Date: 1 July 2025

About the Yacht:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Rotational Chief Engineer for a 50m North European-built motor yacht.

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Y3 CoC or Commercial Equivalent Certificate of Competency (minimum requirement).
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience as Chief Engineer on a similar-sized yacht.
  • Valid STCW certificates
  • ENG1 Medical Certificate (valid and unrestricted).
  • B1/B2 Visa (for non-US residents)
  • Strong technical knowledge of modern yacht systems, including planned maintenance systems and troubleshooting.
  • Proven leadership and communication skills
  • Proven experience in maintaining engineering budgets
  • Must adhere to a true non-smoking policy (this is a non-smoking program).

What We Offer:

  • Rotational schedule (2 months on/off).
  • Competitive salary package.
  • Opportunity to join an exciting new build program in approximately 12 months based on performance and qualifications.
  • Supportive and professional working environment.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

*** Note, the owner is building a 57m in Europe and the crew will move over to the new vessel before the end of the year

Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • B1/B2

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
  • Drivers License
Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RIII/3 Y3 Chief Engineer (<500gt <3000kW)/ Chief Engineer (SV) (<500gt 3000kW)

Location

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  • Destination Caribbean Sea
  • Current Location Fort Lauderdale, United States

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