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Sand to Sea

Chief Officer/1st Mate in United States

Start date : 1st October 2025

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 Certified Recruitment Agency

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Suitable for Team/Couple

Position Deck > Chief Officer/1st Mate

Vessel/Shorebased Type 40m (131ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Both

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Looking for Team/Couple Yes [View]

Posted 19th Sep 2025

Job ID #2958419

Summary

Seeking a First Mate to join a 40m M/Y Private/Charter. The vessel runs an active private/charter program (approx. 80:20 charter to private use), and the crew enjoys a positive team dynamic, exploring, exercising, and staying active together during their downtime. This is a hands-on deck role with additional bridge administration responsibilities (logbooks, drill reports, safety oversight), along with the possibility of drive time for the right candidate when time allows. This position is ideal for an active and outgoing individual who thrives on deck, enjoys being hands-on, and brings both seamanship and leadership to the team.

Itinerary: Winter 2025/26: Caribbean / Summer 2026: TBD

Start Date: October 1st

Compensation Package: Salary: $6,000 per month / Leave: 41 days per year

Skills & Attributes Required

  • Experience leading deck operations and maintaining high safety standards
  • Active, outgoing personality with a passion for the water and outdoor activities, strong tender driving experience essential
  • Fishing experience highly preferred (integrated into both owner trips and charters)
  • Professional presentation, organized, adaptable, and team-oriented

Qualifications Required

  • STCW (fully updated) with PDSD
  • YMO
  • Valid Seafarers Medical Certificate
  • Valid B1/B2 Visa

Non-smoker, no offensive tattoos

Male candidates only due to cabin arrangements

Team

  • Starting 1st Oct 2025
  • Permanent
  • 40m (131ft) Motor Yacht
  • United States

Visas

  • B1/B2

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RYA Yachtmaster Offshore

Location

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  • Destination Caribbean Sea
  • Current Location United States

About Sand to Sea

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 Certified Recruitment Agency

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