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The Crew Network - Ft. Lauderdale

Chief Officer/1st Mate in Bahamas

Start date : 6th October 2025

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 Certified Recruitment Agency

TBC USD($)

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Position Deck > Chief Officer/1st Mate

Vessel/Shorebased Type 40m (131ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Number of Crew 8

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 5+ years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 24th Sep 2025

Job ID #2963851

Summary

Position:  MATE YM+

In cover letter please mention your location, availability and salary expectations. Thank you. 

Yacht: 40m - Motor Yacht - Private 

JOB ID: 1621825

Location: Bahamas 

Start date: SOON

Itinerary: Bahamas, US - maybe Caribbean

License: YM200+

Requirements: MATE on similar sized vessels - 3+ years / STRONG Bosun coming from larger yachts

STCW + Refresher as needed

GMDSS

Marine medical certificate and/or (ENG1)


B1/B2 visa or US passport / green card / US work permit

Passport (all valid at least 1+ years)

Job specifics:  The individual must be self-motivated, a strong leader, respectful, good communicator, be a good listener. Leads by example

Takes pride in his job.

- Verifiable positive references and good longevity in previous employment

- Fluent in English, outgoing, happy to adapt 

 Salary and Package: TBD during interview process.

Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • B1/B2
  • Green Card (or US Citizen)

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 Bahamas

About The Crew Network - Ft. Lauderdale

1800 SE 10th Avenue Suite 400 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 [ view on map ]

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 Certified Recruitment Agency

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