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Captain

Deckhand/Mate in United States

5,000 USD($)

per month

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Position Deckhand/Mate

Vessel/Shorebased Type 38m (125ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Both

Yacht Built Christensen

Number of Crew 6

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 1 - 2 years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 8th Jul 2025

Job ID #2880370

Summary

Permanent (Female or Male) MATE position. We are looking for an experienced Mate to join a team of 6 crew on a private/charter motor yacht.

You will be confident in your role, both in running the deck department and in bridge activities, organised, good team player with a friendly outgoing personality. The ideal candidate will have proven longevity, be a self-starter, non smoker, no visible tattoos and fluent in English. 


Start date: ASAP

Itinerary: Florida & Caribbean. 

Package: Salary start 5,000USD, medical insurance and 3.3 days holiday x month. 


Experience/Skills required:

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience on yachts in a similar role
  • Good tender driving knowledge and experience in current and tidal waters
  • Good watch-keeping abilities
  • Proven ISM/ ISPS knowledge
  • Well rounded, responsible with good navigation knowledge.
  • Candidates with fishing knowledge or divemaster will have priority.


Qualifications required: 

  • Yacht master- commercial endorsed
  • STCW (fully updated) with PSA/PDSD
  • Seafarer's Medical Certificate
  • Seamans' Discharge Book
  • B1B2 VISA 


Candidates currently in US preferred.


Please read the full job description carefully and ensure you meet all the criteria listed before applying.




Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • B1/B2

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
  • Drivers License
Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RYA Yachtmaster Offshore

Location

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