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Captain in Spain

Start date : 1st September 2025

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Position Deck > Captain

Vessel/Shorebased Type 24m (79ft)

Vessel Type New Build

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 24th Aug 2025

Job ID #2930952

Summary

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and professional Captain to command and oversee safe and efficient vessel operations. The Captain will be responsible for the navigation, crew management, compliance with maritime regulations, and ensuring the highest standards of safety and service onboard.

Key Responsibilities

  • Safely navigate and operate the vessel in all weather and sea conditions.
  • Ensure compliance with international, national, and local maritime laws and regulations.
  • Supervise, train, and manage crew members, fostering teamwork and professionalism.
  • Maintain accurate logs, records, and reports related to voyages, fuel, and maintenance.
  • Oversee vessel upkeep, safety drills, and emergency preparedness.
  • Deliver excellent service to passengers, owners, or clients, depending on the type of operation.

Requirements

  • Valid Captain’s license (e.g., USCG Master, STCW, or equivalent).
  • Minimum [X years] experience as Captain or in a senior deck role.
  • Strong knowledge of maritime regulations, navigation, and safety procedures.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
  • [Optional: Specific endorsements or certifications relevant to your operation.]

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with [type of vessel—yacht, commercial, fishing, ferry, etc.].
  • Additional certifications such as First Aid/CPR, GMDSS, or radar endorsement.
  • Customer service background (for passenger or charter operations).

Languages

English / Fluent

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
  • Drivers License
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RYA Yachtmaster Ocean
  • MCA Master <200gt / OOW <500gt
  • RYA Start Yachting
  • MCA CoC Officer of the Watch <3000gt
  • RYA Competent Crew
  • MCA CoC Chief Mate <3000gt
  • RYA Day Skipper
  • MCA CoC Master <500gt / Class 5
  • RYA Coastal Skipper
  • MCA CoC Master <3000gt / Class 4
  • RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Skipper
  • RMI II/2 Certificate of Competency Master Yachts (Unlimited)
  • MCA Navigational Watch Rating (NWR) Certificate
  • Reg II/1 CoC Officer of the Watch (Unlimited)
  • MCA Yacht Rating Certificate
  • Reg II/2 CoC Chief Mate (Unlimited) / Master <3000gt
  • MCA Able Seafarer Deck Certificate
  • Reg II/2 CoC Master (Unlimited) / Class 1
  • RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RIII/2 Chief Engineer (Unlimited)/ Class 1
  • MCA Approved Engine Course (AEC 1 & 2) Certificate
  • MCA Engine Watch Rating Certificate
  • MCA Marine Engine Operator License (Y)
  • RIII/3 Y4 Chief Engineer (<200gt <1500kW)/ EOOW III/1 (SV) (<3000gt <9000kW)
  • 2nd Engineer III/2 (SV) (<3000gt <9000kW)
  • RIII/3 Y3 Chief Engineer (<500gt <3000kW)/ Chief Engineer (SV) (<500gt 3000kW)
  • RIII/2 Y2 Chief Engineer (<3000gt <3000kW)/ Chief Engineer (SV) (<3000gt <9000kW)
  • RIII/2 Y1 Chief Engineer (<3000gt <9000kW)/ Chief Engineer (SV) (<3000gt <9000kW)
  • RIII/1 Engineer Officer of the Watch (Unlimited)
  • RIII/2 2nd Engineer (Unlimited)
  • RYA Diesel Engine Course
Electrical Technical Officer Qualifications (ETO or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • Electro-Technical Trainee (ETT)
  • RIII/7 Electro-Technical Rating (ETR)
  • RIII/6 Electro-Technical Officer (ETO)
  • RIII/6 Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) (Unlimited)
Engineering Modules & Short Courses (or equivalent)
  • MTU 2000 Series - Approved Operator Course
  • MTU 4000 Series - Approved Operator Course
  • MTU 8000 Series - Approved Operator Course
  • MTU Series - Electronics Course
  • Caterpillar Series - Approved Operator Course
RYA/MCA Deck Modules (OR Short Courses & equivalent)
  • Navigation & Radar (OOW Yachts)
  • General Ship Knowledge (OOW Yachts)
  • MCA Training Record Book (TRB)

Location

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  • Homeport Marbella, Spain
  • Destination Mediterranean Sea
  • Current Location Marbella, Spain