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YOA Yacht Crew

Chief Engineer in United States

Start date : 10th August 2025

11,000 USD($)

per month

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Position Chief Engineer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 55m (180ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Both

Number of Crew 13

Position Type Rotational (TBC)

Yachting Experience 10+ years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 28th Jul 2025

Job ID #2902693

Summary

A Private & Charter 55m Motor Yacht is looking for a ROTATIONAL Chief Engineer to join their team! 


Salary: $11000 per month 

Start Date : 10th August

Rotation : 10 weeks on / 10 weeks off 

Joining location : Florida

Experience: Minimum of 10 - 12 years in the Industry, 3 years as Chief Engineer on similar size Yachts.

Certificates: Y3 essential, Y2 preferred. 

Crew: 13 total, multinational, 2 in Engineering dept. 

Visa: B1B2

Itinerary: US based. Florida home berth. Caribbean. Bahamas. 


We are looking for a hands on Chief Engineer to integrate with a close crew of 13 on board. Lovely American Owners who come on regularly for short trips. Great program with wonderful crew atmosphere on board and well being is a top priority. Fantastic Captains and Management. 


Vessel has a 15 year survey coming up in December 2026. Chief Engineer to work closely alongside with Second Engineer. 

Applicants received through YOA will have a preferential opportunity of having their CVs reviewed.

Good Luck!

Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • B1/B2

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RIII/3 Y3 Chief Engineer (<500gt <3000kW)/ Chief Engineer (SV) (<500gt 3000kW)

Location

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  • Homeport United States
  • Destination Caribbean Sea
  • Current Location United States

About YOA Yacht Crew

14 Caithness Court Jacks Point Queenstown 9371 NEW ZEALAND [ view on map ]

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