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Chief Officer/1st Mate in United States

Start date : 30th June 2025

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Position Chief Officer/1st Mate

Vessel/Shorebased Type 40m (131ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 23rd Jun 2025

Job ID #2806030

Summary


Position: CHIEF OFFICER/ Junior CAPTAIN - MI350 Master +

  

Ideally a Master 500gt. We will consider CM3000 with:

 

200 GT Master of yachts or greater. Must have completed 3 years’ service on vessel > 15 meters, 1 year of which must be aboard a vessel > 200 tons in the position as Master or Mate.

 

Applicants need to have:

  • All parts of basic STCW
  • OOW Navigation and Radar with ARAP (IAMI pass certificate)
  • General Ships Knowledge (IAMI pass certificate)
  • Advanced Fire Fighting
  • Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB)
  • Proficiency in Medical First Aid
  • Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) – 40 hour course
  • Bridge Resource Management (BRM)
  • Human Element Leadership and Management (HELM – Operational or Management Level)

An approved physical examination within the last two years. National ID document. Marshall Islands seafarers ID book.

PLEASE NOTE: Proof of the above must be obtained before candidates can sign up for the M.I 350GT Master license/endorsement.


 

Will be based in the Mediterranean (Likely Spain)

 

Yacht: Motor 40m Private

 

Job ID: 1589085

 

Start date: ASAP

 

Itinerary: S. Florida, Mediterranean

 

Licence Required:  Master MI350 - Master 500

 

Requirements:

  • Advanced FF
  • STCW + Refresher
  • GMDSS
  • ENG1 or current fit for duty marine medical (valid for min. 6 months) - physically fit
  • Passport (valid min. 1 year)
  • Strong on Bridge/accounts
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Solid history of crew management
  • Hands on DECK

 

VISA: B1/B2 visa (minimum 1 year) , Schengen for Europe as needed.

 

Background check and drug testing may apply.

 

Responsibilities: Chief Officer duties. Hands on Deck, Management, good communicator, great leadership skills. 

 

Job Specifics: CHIEF Officer / Jr. Captain - well organized, flexible, able to be a leader, great verifiable references, proven longevity. Large shared cabin. 

Owners have properties in the Med so it will spend a lot of time there. The boat is currently in they yard in S. Florida and aiming to be ready end of July. Heavy Med summer use - private and quiet winter.

 

Salary range: Within yachting salary guidelines depending on experience

 

Package: Medical coverage, flights to and from the vessel, paid leave, etc. to be finalized during interview process. Eventually a rotation will be discussed.

Visas

  • B1/B2

Essential Qualifications

Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • MCA Master <200gt / OOW <500gt

Location

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  • Current Location United States

About The crew network

1800 SE 10th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 [ view on map ]

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