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Captain

Chief Engineer in France

Start date : 18th September 2025

10,000 EUR(€)

per month

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Position Chief Engineer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 57m (187ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Charter

Yacht Built 2023

Number of Crew 14

Position Type Rotational (2:2)

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Posted 3rd Jul 2025

Job ID #2836201

Summary

Rotational Chief Engineer – 57m Charter Yacht (Cayman Flag)

Position Type: Rotation – 8:8

Yacht Type: Motor Yacht – 57m | Cayman Islands Flag

Cabin arrangements: Single cabin

Program: Busy Dual Season – Private & Charter

Location: Med / Caribbean

Start Date: Mid/Late September 2025

License Required: Y2 CoC or higher (Y1 preferred)


We are seeking a proactive and technically astute Rotational Chief Engineer to join a Cayman-flagged 57m charter yacht with a dynamic Med/Caribbean itinerary and a mix of private and commercial use.

The vessel was delivered in 2023 and is nearing the end of her warranty period — ideal candidates will bring proven new build and/or major refit experience, with the ability to liaise effectively with shipyards, contractors, and OEMs. You’ll be hands-on, organized, and confident running all technical operations onboard. You will be joining at the end of a very busy charter season and expected to hit the ground running straight into a busy shipyard period preparing the vessel for the Caribbean season.

Requirements:

  • Minimum Y2 CoC (Y1 preferred)
  • Experience in a similar role on 50m+ yachts (charter experience a strong plus)
  • Strong PMS knowledge (IDEA or similar)
  • Excellent troubleshooting, leadership & communication skills
  • Solid understanding of all engineering systems incl. AV/IT, hydraulics, HVAC, etc.
  • Fluent in English | STCW, ENG1, valid seafarer docs

Package:

  • 8:8 rotation
  • Competitive salary (€10K pcm)
  • Well-run vessel with an established crew and supportive management
  • Start: Mid/Late September 2025

The program run's with rotational second engineers.

All potential candidates will be shortlisted and contacted in due course,

Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • Schengen (or EU Resident)

Essential Qualifications

Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RIII/2 Chief Engineer (Unlimited)/ Class 1
  • RIII/2 Y2 Chief Engineer (<3000gt <3000kW)/ Chief Engineer (SV) (<3000gt <9000kW)
  • RIII/2 Y1 Chief Engineer (<3000gt <9000kW)/ Chief Engineer (SV) (<3000gt <9000kW)
  • RIII/2 2nd Engineer (Unlimited)

Location

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  • Homeport Med
  • Destination Mediterranean Sea
  • Current Location France

More from Captain

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  • 57m (187ft) Motor Yacht
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  • EUR (€)5,500.00 Per Month

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