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2nd Officer in France

Start date : 1st October 2025

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Position Deck > 2nd Officer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 69m (226ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 5+ years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 16th Sep 2025

Job ID #2953895

Summary

Second Officer – 70m Private Yacht (World cruising - Non Rotational)

We’re looking for a professional, hands-on Second Officer to join a well-run, family-style 70m private motor yacht. The vessel has been Med-based over the past few seasons with no charter, maintained to a high standard with a close-knit crew culture. The vessel will be based in Barcelona for a few months before travelling to the Caribbean for the winter.

You’ll be joining a crew of 20 from a variety of nationalities, with a deck team of 5. The team works collaboratively under a supportive leadership structure, and crew longevity is strong.

About the Role:

As Second Officer, you'll play a vital role in the vessel’s navigational operations, assisting the Chief Officer and Captain with:

  • Passage planning and bridge watchkeeping
  • Maintaining navigational equipment and publications
  • Deck operations and maintenance schedules
  • Assisting with safety drills and ISM/ISPS procedures

This role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a positive, team-oriented attitude.

What We’re Looking For:

  • OOW 3000GT or higher
  • Experience on vessels 60m+, ideally private
  • Familiar with ISM, ISPS
  • Strong in operations, Tender driving, Jet & Twin Screw
  • Planned Maintenance - Proven Experience in shipyard periods, ability to lead and run maintenance projects.
  • Valid COC, STCW, ENG1, and GMDSS
  • ECDIS (Transas) certificate
  • Non-smoker, well presented, with no or discreet tattoos

Package:

  • Salary: DOE
  • Leave: 60 days annually (currently taken outside guest periods)
  • Flights: 2 return flights per year to repatriation destination
  • Bonus: Annual performance-based bonus + inflation-based salary review
  • Professional Development: Discretionary education allowance

If you're a committed and career-driven Second Officer looking to join a professional team, Please reply with a short cover letter as to why you would be best suited for this particular role.

Languages

English / Fluent

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)
  • Drivers License
Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • MCA CoC Officer of the Watch <3000gt

Location

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  • Destination Caribbean Sea
  • Current Location France

More from Owner or Representative

  • Permanent
  • 68m (223ft) Motor Yacht
  • France

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