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The Crew Network

Lead Deckhand in United States

Start date : 18th October 2025

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Position Deck > Lead Deckhand

Vessel/Shorebased Type 60m (197ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Both

Flag State US Flagged Vessel

Number of Crew 15

Position Type Temporary

Yachting Experience 1 - 2 years

Posted 16th Oct 2025

Job ID #2942862

Summary

Position: TEMP LEAD DECKHAND - minimum 2 years experience 

Must be legal to work in the US. Citizen, work authorization, green card. Paid on a W2.

TEMPORARY contract: For three months until mid January 2026

In cover letter please mention your location, earliest availability and salary range  

Yacht: 60m - Private/Charter Motor  

Job ID: 1618652 

Start date: ASAP , for apprx 3 months  

Itinerary: USA- Caribbean  

Licence Required: Able Seaman OR RFPNW 

Requirements:  solid product knowledge and hands on deck maintenance skills.

STCW + Refresher

marine medical or ENG1 (valid for 6 months)

Passport valid 1 year +

 US citizen/green card 

TWIC card is a bonus

Preferences: deck license

II/4 or II/5 (RFPNW or Able Seafarer) preferred  

Responsibilities: Deck maintenance 

Package: To be finalized during interview process. Health insurance, rt flights, etc

Languages

English / Fluent

English / Fluent

English / Fluent

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 Yacht Rating Certificate

Location

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  • Homeport Virgin Islands (U.S.)
  • Destination Caribbean Sea
  • Current Location United States

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