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Captain

Chief Officer/1st Mate in Italy

Start date : 1st September 2025

5,200 EUR(€)

per month

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Position Chief Officer/1st Mate

Vessel/Shorebased Type 42m (138ft)

Vessel Type Sailing Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Number of Crew 7

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 1 - 2 years

Posted 28th Jul 2025

Job ID #2900275

Summary

We’re looking for a capable and hands-on First Mate to join a 45m private sailing yacht in late September or early October 2025. The vessel will be going straight into a paint refit in Italy, so we're seeking someone who is not only confident on deck, but also highly organised and comfortable managing deck dismantling, inventory, and logistics during a yard period.

This is a small team — just the Mate and one Deckhand — so it's not a clipboard-only job. We're after someone practical who enjoys being actively involved, sets a solid tone on deck, and works well in a team that values communication and professionalism.


Key Responsibilities

  • Leading day-to-day deck operations and mentoring the Deckhand
  • Taking charge of dismantling, storing, and protecting deck gear during the refit
  • Acting as point of contact in the Captain’s absence
  • Liaising with contractors and managing deck inventories
  • Safety Officer responsibilities: drills, safety equipment, and documentation
  • Monitoring crew and vessel certification and compliance
  • Supporting sailing, mooring, anchoring, and guest operations post-refit

Candidate Profile

  • Prior experience as First Mate or strong Bosun on sailing yachts (ideally 30m+)
  • Solid refit or yard experience (paint refit knowledge is a plus)
  • Strong leadership with a team-oriented, hands-on approach
  • Must hold Yachtmaster Offshore (commercially endorsed), valid STCW, and ENG1
  • ECDIS Generic required, or willingness to complete within the first 6 months onboard
  • Ideally working toward YM Ocean, OOW 3000 or Master 200
  • Comfortable in a close-knit, family-style program with high standards
  • A willingness to commit long-term to a program where the family values each crew member — we appreciate continuity and are not looking for frequent turnover

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Good leave allowance (negotiable for the right candidate)
  • Annual salary and leave review
  • Supportive and experienced crew culture
  • Opportunity to take a lead role during a significant technical phase
  • Mediterranean cruising for the next two years, followed by a planned world cruise

Essential Qualifications

  • STCW (95/2010)
  • ENG1
  • RYA Yachtmaster Offshore (Commercially Endorsed)
  • RYA Powerboat Level 2
  • ECDIS Generic Training (or willingness to obtain within 6 months)
  • Valid driver’s licence
  • Schengen visa or EU residency

If you're organised, refit-savvy, and enjoy a hands-on role with leadership responsibility, we’d love to hear from you.

Visas

  • Schengen (or EU Resident)

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
  • RYA Yachtmaster Ocean
RYA Qualifications
  • RYA Powerboat Level 2

Location

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  • Homeport Italy
  • Destination Mediterranean Sea
  • Current Location Italy

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