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The Crew Network - Ft. Lauderdale

Chief Engineer in United States

Start date : 10th October 2025

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 Certified Recruitment Agency

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Position Engineering > Chief Engineer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 55m (180ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Number of Crew 12

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 5+ years

Posted 3rd Oct 2025

Job ID #2917991

Summary

Position: Chief Engineer - Y3 - USCG equivalent - full time (mostly M-F going home at night - or can stay onboard) 

Ideally a US citizen or green card holder as they plan to change flag to US at some point. Currently can accept a non US.

In cover letter: let us know if you are local to San Diego area or willing to be based there, your availability and salary expectations. 


Job ID: 1611648 

Yacht: 54m - Motor- Private - foreign flag but changing to US at some point 

Location: US West Coast 

Start date: ASAP by mid October. 

Itinerary: Local San Diego area. not much traveling. Yard Nov. - Feb.

 

License: Y3 or USCG equivalent

 

Requirements: Classic Italian build experience a plus.

Ideally US passport or Green card ideally since they are changing to US flag at some point

STCW + Refresher as needed

medical fit for duty/ ENG 1 (min. 6 months validity)

Either 2nd from larger vessels looking to move into a chief engineer role and/or someone strong in mechanical engineering  

Good references 

Candidates local to San Diego would be ideal but not mandatory.

LOOKING FOR LONG TERM COMMITMENT. 

 

Job specifics: They need to be competent in the ER. Looking for someone that keeps the systems well maintained. Good with keeping records and notes. Candidate should be well qualified with experience in Italian boats a plus. Mature, self-starter.

Salary range: Within yachting salary guidelines depending on experience. 

Languages

English / Fluent

English / Fluent

English / Fluent

English / Fluent

English / Fluent

English / Fluent

Visas

  • B1/B2
  • B1/B2
  • B1/B2
  • Green Card (or US Citizen)
  • Green Card (or US Citizen)
  • Green Card (or US Citizen)

Essential Qualifications

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

Location

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  • Homeport Southern California, United States
  • Destination Southern California, United States
  • Current Location United States

About The Crew Network - Ft. Lauderdale

1800 SE 10th Avenue Suite 400 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 [ view on map ]

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 Certified Recruitment Agency

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