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The Crew Network - Ft. Lauderdale

Fleet Captain in United States

Start date : 1st August 2025

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 Certified Recruitment Agency

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Position Fleet Captain

Vessel/Shorebased Type 21m (69ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 10+ years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 2nd Jul 2025

Job ID #2821935

Summary

Position: CO-CAPTAIN/PROJECT MANAGEMENT - US FLAG 

MUST BE US Passport holder, green card, work permit. Legal to work in the US.

A captain that will run the small yacht program with another captain /manage warranty work, yard work, parts will also manage and be a part of deliveries to and from the Bahamas, arrange for crew as needed, budgets, provisions, etc. Working closely to the Co-Captain and owner's support team. The small fleet of boats must always be ready to use.

Ideally with experience around 35m +, previous warranty work, working with manufacturer with getting parts, etc. You must be extremely detailed, organized. Your main focus will be project management and secondary captain. 

This is ideal for a captain looking to stay locally around WPB area with some short travel to the Bahamas. 


Home base: WPB area. 

HIGH STANDARDS 

5+ years as a captain / engineer 

Yacht: 21m / 70' and a 37' - Motor Private - under warranty

Additional 90 - 110' coming soon. 

Job ID: 1607424 

Location: Palm Beach, FL  

Start date: SOON

Itinerary: S. Florida, Bahamas  

License Required: USCG or YM200gt + (good knowledge of engineering) 5+ years as Captain/Engineer ideally

 

Requirements: 

NO INCIDENT Report

Strong knowledge of Bahamas

Strong knowledge of warranty / yard work

STCW + Refresher

ENG1 or current fit for duty marine medical (valid for 6 months+)

US Passport valid minimum 1 year


*Must be able to pass a background check

High standards are expected 

Highly organized, detailed, project management experience.

Active, sporty, interested in water sports of all kinds


Duties:  Will include but not limited to.

Project management, warranty/yard work, operations, maintenance, washing, waxing, oil changes, etc. and oversight of all aspects of the boat. Hire additional crew depending on owner and program needs. Highly responsible, good communicator. Trip planning, provisioning, etc.  

This client has chartered many yachts so he is looking for a quality captain and/or team to provide a good level of service. He enjoys knowing all of the systems onboard. He takes an active interest. He prefers privacy so the captain will be off the boat more than usual. While traveling you will use one of the guest quarters. He will provide accommodations while away from Palm Beach at nearby hotels. In Palm Beach he prefers someone that lives nearby and can travel home nightly. Someone who can "go with the flow" and can change plans quickly without getting frustrated. The boat will be used by the owner, family and friends. They enjoy water sports, good food and casual drinking. The owner is an early riser. He would prefer early long trips involving travel to remote and/or distant areas as weather permits.

 

Salary range: Within yachting salary guidelines depending on experience. USD 

Package: Medical coverage, flights to and from the vessel, etc. to be finalized during interview process.

Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • Green Card (or US Citizen)

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)

Location

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  • Homeport WPB, United States
  • Destination North Atlantic Ocean
  • Current Location United States

About The Crew Network - Ft. Lauderdale

1800 SE 10th Avenue Suite 400 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 [ view on map ]

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 Certified Recruitment Agency

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