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Northrop & Johnson

Captain in United States

Start date : 4th October 2025

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Suitable for Team/Couple

Position Deck > Captain

Vessel/Shorebased Type 18m (59ft)

Vessel Type Sailing Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Looking for Team/Couple Yes

Posted 4th Sep 2025

Job ID #2942653

Summary

Captain & Cook Stewardess/ Mate Team for a New Build 58 Foot Sail Catamaran Private US FLAGGED

 

Seeking a dynamic couple to run a privately owned Sailing Catamaran.

The vessel will be shipped to the USA. Refitted in the Shipyard then sail to the Caribbean for the Winter.

Only considering US Citizens or Green Card holders

 

THIS IS A TEAM POSITION ONLY

 

Start: By end of September

Location: Fort Lauderdale - Caribbean for the winter

Package: Negotiable with the ownership, medical insurance, leave also to be negotiable

 

Skills: Captain

Minimum 2-years' experience as Captain on similar size vessel

Solid local knowledge of the Bahamas and Caribbean

Excellent leadership, communication and confident ship handling and navigational skills

Professional appearance

 

Skills: Cook/Stewardess/Mate

Minimum 1-year experience as a Cook/Stewardess on similar or larger vessels

Passionate and versatile with various styles of cooking and international cuisines

Strong attention to detail/Able to multitask Bed/Heads and cooking

Excellent execution and time management skills

Assistance with all docking procedures essential

Professional appearance 

 

 

Qualifications: Captain

200GT minimum license

STCW (Fully Updated) with PDSD

Seafarer's Medical Certificate

 

Cook/Stewardess/Mate

STCW (Fully Updated) with PDSD

Seafarer's Medical Certificate

Food Safety and Hygiene L2

 

Couples only due to cabin arrangements

Point of contact: Sharryn Matte

Visas

  • Green Card (or US Citizen)

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • MCA Master <200gt / OOW <500gt

Location

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  • Homeport United States
  • Destination Caribbean Sea
  • Current Location United States

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