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The Crew Network

Chief Officer/1st Mate in France

Start date : 21st September 2025

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Position Deck > Chief Officer/1st Mate

Vessel/Shorebased Type 43m (141ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Both

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Posted 14th Aug 2025

Job ID #2921418

Summary

Position: 1st mate - OOW+

Permanent/ full time 


Yacht: MOTOR - 43m Charter/Private


In the cover letter please confirm your deck license, current location and availability 

 

Job ID: 1615449

 

Location: France

 

Start date: September 

 

Itinerary: Med summer, winter US/Caribbean

 

Licence Required: OOW+ (GMDSS is a bonus)

 

Requirements: 

STCW + Refresher

Tender driving, water sports 

Experience as a 1st mate on 35m+ for 2 years+

Charter experience


ENG1 or current fit for duty marine medical (valid for 6 months)

Passport (minimum 1 year)

EU passport or Schengen if needed

 

VISA: B1/B2 visa ideally but not essential for this summer.

 

Background check and drug testing may apply.

 

Responsibilities: Deck/Exterior 90% Bridge/Office 10%

 

Job Specifics: Managing 1 deck crew. Hands on deck. Tender driving, deck maintenance, water sports, beach set ups, etc. New build experience is a plus.


 

Other: Looking for a hands on and hard worker 1st officer to oversee the deck operations. The boat is currently in charter and is booked through August. Plus owner use. It will head back to the US then Caribbean in November.

 

Salary range: Within yachting salary guidelines depending on experience. Very good. USD

 

Package: Medical coverage, flights to and from the vessel, paid leave per MI flag., etc. to be finalized during interview process.

 

Commercial Registered Yacht: Yes under 500gt

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 Caribbean Sea
  • Current Location France

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