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The Crew Network

Chief Officer/1st Mate in France

Start date : 31st July 2025

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Position Chief Officer/1st Mate

Vessel/Shorebased Type 43m (141ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Both

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Posted 15th Jul 2025

Job ID #2887835

Summary

Position: 1st mate - OOW+


Permanent/ full time role 

 

Please confirm your location and availability in the cover letter. 

 

Yacht: MOTOR - 43m Charter/Private

 

Job ID: 1609310

 

Location: France

 

Start date: ASAP by the end of July 

 

Itinerary: Med summer, winter US/Caribbean

 

Licence Required: OOW+ (GMDSS is a bonus)

 

Requirements: 

STCW + Refresher

Tender driving, water sports 

Experience as a 1st mate on 35m+ for 2 years+

Charter experience


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

Passport (minimum 1 year)

EU passport or Schengen if needed

 

VISA: B1/B2 visa ideally but not essential for this summer.

 

Background check and drug testing may apply.

 

Responsibilities: Deck/Exterior 90% Bridge/Office 10%

 

Job Specifics: Managing 1 deck crew. Hands on deck. Tender driving, deck maintenance, water sports, beach set ups, etc. New build experience is a plus.


 

Other: Looking for a hands on and hard worker 1st officer to oversee the deck operations. The boat is currently in charter and is booked through August. Plus owner use. It will head back to the US then Caribbean in November.

 

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

 

Package: Medical coverage, flights to and from the vessel, paid leave per MI flag., etc. to be finalized during interview process.

 

Commercial Registered Yacht: Yes under 500gt

Visas

  • B1/B2
  • Schengen (or EU Resident)

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • MCA CoC Officer of the Watch <3000gt

Location

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  • Destination Mediterranean Sea
  • Current Location France

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