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Quay Crew

Captain

Start date : 15th August 2025

8,500 USD($)

per month

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Position Captain

Vessel/Shorebased Type 23m (75ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Posted 9th Jul 2025

Job ID #2880818

Summary

We are seeking an experienced and professional Captain/Engineer to take the helm of a 23m Private M/Y based in Japan. This is a full-time position suited to a hands-on individual with strong navigational skills, a solid engineering background, and a proactive, can-do attitude.

  • Proven experience as Captain on similar-sized vessels


  • Self-made Chinese owner


  • Great opportunity for someone to cruise Japanese waters


  • Solid engineering and maintenance capabilities – this is a hands-on role


  • Excellent seamanship, leadership, and communication skills


  • A calm, professional manner and high standards of presentation


  • Fluent English; other languages a bonus


  • Safe and efficient operation of the yacht at all times


  • Voyage planning and execution in collaboration with the owner


  • Routine maintenance and upkeep of all onboard systems


  • Managing a small crew and overseeing guest experiences when in use


  • Budgeting, provisioning, and liaising with local agents and service providers


  • This could also be a couple's position!


  • A salary of $7,500-$8,500 is on off with 40 days leave


  • The start date will be Mid-August

Languages

English / Fluent

Essential Qualifications

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

Location

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  • Destination Sea of Japan

About Quay Crew

Third Floor, Burlington Arcade, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2HZ [ view on map ]

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