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Captain

Chief Engineer in United States

Start date : 20th September 2025

10,000 USD($)

per month

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Position Engineering > Chief Engineer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 50m (164ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Both

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Yacht Built 2021

Number of Crew 9

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 10+ years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 12th Sep 2025

Job ID #2951060

Summary


Location: Fort Lauderdale

Start Date: Mid September 2025

About the Yacht:

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Y3 CoC or Commercial Equivalent Certificate of Competency (minimum requirement).
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience as Chief Engineer on a similar-sized yacht.
  • Valid STCW certificates
  • ENG1 Medical Certificate (valid and unrestricted).
  • B1/B2 Visa (for non-US residents)
  • Strong technical knowledge of modern yacht systems, including planned maintenance systems and troubleshooting.
  • Proven leadership and communication skills
  • Proven experience in maintaining engineering budgets
  • Must adhere to a true non-smoking policy (this is a non-smoking program).

What We Offer:

  • Potential Rotational schedule (2 months on/off). -Only commenced when transferring the the owner's newbuild following the sale of current vessel
  • Competitive salary package.
  • Opportunity to join an exciting new build program in approximately 4 months based on performance and qualifications.
  • Supportive and professional working environment.


The yacht is heavily for sale and we are currently preparing for Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. When the boat sells, the engineer will have the option to rotate to the New build currently underway. *** This will only happen after current vessel is sold






Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • B1/B2

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
  • Drivers License
Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RIII/3 Y3 Chief Engineer (<500gt <3000kW)/ Chief Engineer (SV) (<500gt 3000kW)
  • RIII/2 Y2 Chief Engineer (<3000gt <3000kW)/ Chief Engineer (SV) (<3000gt <9000kW)

Location

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  • Homeport Florida, United States
  • Destination Caribbean Sea (Bahamas and Caribbean)
  • Current Location Fort Lauderdale, United States