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IYC

Chief Officer/1st Mate in France

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Position Deck > Chief Officer/1st Mate

Vessel/Shorebased Type 45m (148ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 11th Aug 2025

Job ID #2918180

Summary

We are after an experienced Chief Mate to join a 45m private motor yacht with a busy dual-season itinerary across the Mediterranean, US, Caribbean, and Bahamas. We’re looking for a proactive leader to work closely with the Captain on safe navigation and vessel management, lead a motivated deck team, and maintain top-tier standards across deck operations, safety, and maintenance. The role also involves active guest interaction, including driving large tenders and overseeing watersports activities. Ideal candidates will hold an OOW ticket, have strong hands-on experience on yachts of similar size, and be backed by excellent references.

Visas

  • B1/B2

Essential Qualifications

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

Location

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  • Destination Worldwide/TBC
  • Current Location France

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