Summary
Position: Delivery Captain – 24.6m New Build – Private – Italy
Job ID: 1619034
Yacht: 24.6m New Build
Location: Italy (final construction stage, delivery, and preparation for shipping)
Start date: ASAP
Itinerary: Vessel currently completing build in Italy. Delivery phase followed by preparation for shipping to Egypt.
License: Minimum Master 200 GT (CE).
Requirements:
- STCW (refresher as required)
- ENG1 (min. 6 months validity)
- Schengen visa or European residence permit
- Strong delivery and new-build experience, with knowledge of warranty processes an advantage
About the Role:
This is a temporary position for the delivery and pre-shipping phase of a brand-new 24m motor yacht. The vessel is in the final stages of construction and will be delivered in approximately one month, after which it will be shipped to Egypt. The Captain will oversee sea trials, delivery handover, crew management, and coordination with the shipyard before shipping.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Proven experience as Captain on yachts of similar size or larger
- Skilled in delivery operations and new-build handover processes
- Confident handling high-performance vessels with Volvo IPS systems
- Hands-on, proactive, and highly organised
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a small team during a short-term project
Salary and package: €6,000 – €6,500/month depending on experience.
Temporary contract, with statutory flag leave consolidated.