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Columbia Yacht Services / CYS

1st Engineer

Start date : 4th February 2026

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Position Engineering > 1st Engineer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 77m (253ft)

Vessel Type Expedition Vessel

Charter/Private Charter

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Rotational (3:3)

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 16th Jan 2026

Job ID #2945611

Summary

We are seeking an experienced First Engineer to join a 77m heavy chartered expedition vessel.


This is a rotational position (3 months on / 3 months off) offering the opportunity to work on a vessel with an exciting worldwide itinerary.


Cruising Program:

  • Winter: Arctic regions
  • Summer: Seychelles


Requirements:

  • Previous experience as First Engineer on 70m+ yachts/expedition vessels
  • Polar certification and experience will be a huge plus
  • Strong background in planned maintenance systems, refit/shipyard management, and technical problem-solving under pressure
  • Hands-on, team-oriented leader able to manage a professional engineering department
  • Valid STCW and ENG1


This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced First Engineer to join a serious expedition program with varied cruising areas and demanding itineraries.


Please note that only shortlisted candidates meeting the above criteria will be contacted.

Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • 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/2 Y2 Chief Engineer (<3000gt <3000kW)/ Chief Engineer (SV) (<3000gt <9000kW)

About Columbia Yacht Services / CYS

Columbia House, 21 Spyrou Kyprianou Avenue, CY-4042 Limassol [ view on map ]

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