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Saltwater Recruitment

2nd Engineer

Start date : 18th August 2025

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 Certified Recruitment Agency

TBC USD($)

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Position Engineering > 2nd Engineer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 55m (180ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Position Type Rotational (2:2)

Yachting Experience 1 - 2 years

Posted 7th Aug 2025

Job ID #2914227

Summary

ROTATIONAL 2ND ENGINEER 55M MY

We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced 2nd Engineer to join a 55m private motor yacht with light charter use. The vessel is dual-season, currently cruising the Med, with plans to cross to the Caribbean for the winter season.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established program with strong crew longevity and high maintenance standards.

ITINERARY & VESSEL DETAILS:

  • Currently in Europe – Med summer / Caribbean winter
  • Long-standing Captain and senior crew (5+ years)
  • 13 crew total
  • Busy, professionally run program
  • Maintained to a high standard

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Y3 CoC or equivalent (required)
  • At least 1 year’s longevity on a 40m+ yacht
  • B1/B2 visa (required)
  • Schengen visa (if applicable)
  • Strong engineering background with proven hands-on technical skills
  • Good team player with a positive attitude
  • We are looking for a committed individual who is looking to settle on a vessel for at least a year
  • Excellent previous references

PACKAGE:

  • Rotation: 2:2
  • Salary: DOE (paid in USD)
  • Start Date: Ideally within 2 weeks, week of 18th August

Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • B1/B2

Essential Qualifications

Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RIII/3 Y3 Chief Engineer (<500gt <3000kW)/ Chief Engineer (SV) (<500gt 3000kW)

Location

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  • Destination Mediterranean Sea (Med / Caribbean )

About Saltwater Recruitment

Saltwater Recruitment Norwich, NR2 3NG UK [ view on map ]

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 Certified Recruitment Agency

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