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Saltwater Recruitment

2nd Officer

Start date : 1st October 2025

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Position Deck > 2nd Officer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 60m (197ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Position Type Rotational (2:2)

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Posted 11th Aug 2025

Job ID #2918132

Summary

2ND OFFICER – 60M+ EXPLORATION YACHT

We are seeking a Second Officer to join a 60m+ world-cruising private yacht. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced officer with strong bridge and deck capabilities, looking to be part of an adventurous, dive orientated program. The position starts in early October 2025, with the vessel joining in the Azores and heading to the Caribbean/Bahamas for Christmas.

The role will be 40:60 deck/bridge when in port, and 80:20 deck/bridge during guest trips. 

This role is ideal for a proactive Second Officer looking to be part of an excellent program good management and fantastic owners. Career development and support toward future certification will be provided at the Captains discretion after a time served onboard.

Candidate Requirements:

  • OOW minimum (Chief Mate 3000 preferred).
  • Transas type-specific ECDIS certificate.
  • Valid B1/B2 visa.
  • Experience with ISM and Safety Management Systems
  • Confident in leadership, communication, and decision making - you will be expected to run a deck team of 3 Deckhands and a Bosun
  • Strong technical understanding of navigational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Previous experience on support or exploration-style vessels preferred.
  • Excellent tender driving skills required.
  • HLO or Heli Ops training beneficial (training provided in 2026 if not yet certified).
  • Waterman qualities (freediving, spearfishing, diving, or surfing) highly regarded.
  • Male candidates only

Package:

  • Rotation: 10 weeks on / 10 weeks off
  • Salary: DOE (paid in USD)
  • Discretionary bonus

Start date: Early October

Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • B1/B2

Essential Qualifications

Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • MCA CoC Officer of the Watch <3000gt

About Saltwater Recruitment

Evolution House Iceni Court, Delft Way, Norwich, Norfolk, England, NR6 6BB [ view on map ]

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