Summary
Seeking a Chief Mate to join a 47m private motor yacht in Fort Lauderdale.
About the vessel:
- Flag: Cayman Islands
- Gross Tonnage: 511 GT
- Type: Private
- Current Location: Fort Lauderdale
- Status: Currently finishing up extended refit, expected departure by mid-October
- Systems Onboard: Mini-ISM in place; full ISM being implemented
- Crew: 9 crew onboard (on deck: Mate, Bosun, Deck/Engineer, Deck/Stew)
Itinerary:
- Late 2025: Depart Fort Lauderdale → Central America → South America → Central America
- Spring 2026: Return to Florida
- Summer 2026: Northwest USA & Canada
Program:
This is an active private friends/family use program with energetic owners who enjoy shore-side excursions, beach set ups, and frequent cruising. There are no jetskis or towable tenders onboard. Owners are onboard for several weeks at a time when using the vessel.
The owners are currently building another 50m vessel to be delivered in 2027, at which point there will be opportunity to step up as relief captain when the current captain transitions to the larger boat.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will be hands-on and willing to spend a majority on the deck versus in the bridge/doing paperwork. Someone who is mature, has proven leadership skills, confident in front of guests and who really supports their team with a positive attitude. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
- Strong tender driving skills
- Upbeat, positive personality with a hands-on approach to work
- Minimum Yacht Master 500gt , OOW 3000gt or Chief Mate 3000 preferred
- VALID STCW, ENG1
- VALID B1B2 Visa OR US passport in-hand
Package:
Salary: DOE / negotiable
Leave: 38 days
Medical insurance provided
1 annual flight paid by the vessel
13 month bonus
Contact for this position: Mary
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