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Sand to Sea

Sole Engineer in Netherlands

Start date : 8th September 2025

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 Certified Recruitment Agency

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Position Engineering > Sole Engineer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 40m (131ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Both

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 5+ years

Posted 5th Sep 2025

Job ID #2943087

Summary

Chief Engineer - 40m Classic Dutch New Build (Private/Charter)

Hands-on, proactive Y3 Chief Engineer needed to lead commissioning and set up systems from day one. Work closely with the shipyard and management, build the maintenance program, and prepare the yacht for a busy dual-season schedule.

Itinerary: Joining Netherlands → Transport to Med → Caribbean (Dec 2025) → Palm Beach (Mar/Apr 2026) → U.S. East Coast (Summer 2026) → Med Season 2027

Start Date: 8th September

Compensation Package: $9,000–$11,000 DOE | Leave: 38 days during probation; after 90 days renegotiated to 60–90 days with potential rotation after 1 year

Skills and Attributes Required:

  • Excellent communication; works well in a team and independently (proactive)
  • True problem-solver with a hands-on approach; calm under pressure
  • New build/commissioning experience; set up PMS/CMMS, spares, and documentation
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and vendor/yard coordination
  • Broad systems understanding (mechanical/electrical/hydraulics/HVAC/AV/IT)

Qualifications Required:

  • Y3 minimum
  • STCW fully updated with PDSD
  • Advanced Firefighting
  • Seafarer’s Medical Certificate
  • Valid B1/B2 visa for U.S. legs

Males only due to cabin arrangements

Non-Smokers/No Visible Tattoos

Visas

  • B1/B2
  • Schengen/ Visa-Free Exemption (or EU Resident)

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RIII/3 Y3 Chief Engineer (<500gt <3000kW)/ Chief Engineer (SV) (<500gt 3000kW)

Location

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  • Destination Caribbean Sea
  • Current Location Netherlands

About Sand to Sea

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 Certified Recruitment Agency

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