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Yacht Crew Recruitment & Training

Chief Officer/1st Mate

Start date : 15th November 2025

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Position Deck > Chief Officer/1st Mate

Vessel/Shorebased Type 100m (328ft)

Vessel Type New Build

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 5+ years

Posted 23rd Sep 2025

Job ID #2962180

Summary

100m+ Private M/Y seeking a Chief Officer to join the team during the build stages.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a new build project in the yard and see it through to launch and full operation. 

We are looking for an experienced Chief Officer with a Chief Mate Unlimited license as a minimum, who has steadily advanced through the yachting ranks.

This is a high-paced, demanding program and is not suitable for someone looking to step up from a Second Officer position, prior Chief Officer experience is essential. 

You will be working alongside a strong build team and excellent Captain.

You must demonstrate strong leadership, extensive experience with large yacht operations, and the confidence to manage a busy and dynamic deck team and coordinate with contractors. 

The estimated delivery date will be late 2026.

This role will start as a full-time position, offering 60 days leave and a Monday - Friday work schedule with weekends off. Accommodation ashore and a food allowance will be provided . One return flight to UK/Europe will be included each month, alternative arrangements can be made for crew based outside of these areas. Prior to launch this position will go time for time rotation.  


Job Title: Chief Officer 

Contract: Permanent 

Yacht: 90m+

Starting Date: in the next 4-6 weeks

Location: Europe

Cruising Itinerary: TBC

Required Certificates / Licenses / Visas: 

Chief Mate Unlimited

Required Experience: 

1–2 years’ experience as a Chief Officer on a similar-sized yacht.

Proven ability to step into an established team and maintain high standards. 

Salary: DOE above industry standard (To be confirmed based on experience and qualifications)


 

Essential Qualifications

Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • Reg II/2 CoC Chief Mate (Unlimited) / Master <3000gt

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