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The Crew Network

Chief Officer/1st Mate in United States

Start date : 6th October 2025

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Position Deck > Chief Officer/1st Mate

Vessel/Shorebased Type 50m (164ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Both

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Professional Hospital Experience 2 - 5 years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 3rd Oct 2025

Job ID #2972690

Summary

Position: Chief Officer- US Flag so must be US citizen or green card / US work permit

 

In Cover Letter please mention your location, availability and salary expectations, thank you!

 

Job ID: 1623438

 

Yacht: Motor - 50m - Private and Charter - US Flag

 

Location: Florida

 

Start date: ASAP 

 

Itinerary: New England Summer, Caribbean / Bahamas Winter, yard periods in South Florida

 

License: OICNW 500 GT

 

Requirements:

  • Passport - US or green card / US work permit
  • STCW + Refresher
  • GMDSS
  • ECDIS 
  • PSCRB
  • Adv. FF
  • Current ENG1 or USCG fit for duty marine medical (valid for 6 months) - no limitations
  • Passport (min. 1 year)
  • Seamans Discharge Book

Good bridge ability

Strong deck maintenance

Tender driving

Strong watchkeeping experience

Regulation compliance records

Team leader and motivator - Leads by example

Flexible

Happy Disposition

Very hands on 


Good verifiable references


Background check and drug testing may apply.


Responsibilities: Chief Officer

 

Job Specifics: Busy boat. This yacht will charter and be used privately along the US East Coast, Bahamas and Caribbean. Nice owner.


9 Crew on board.

 

Benefits: Industry Standard Benefits & Charter Incentives

 

Package: Good package - medical coverage, flights to and from the vessel, paid leave, 13th month bonus, etc. to be finalized during interview process.

 

Commercial Registered Yacht: charter under 500gt - US flag

Visas

  • Green Card (or US Citizen)

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • MCA CoC Officer of the Watch <3000gt

Location

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  • Homeport United States
  • Destination North Atlantic Ocean
  • Current Location United States

About The Crew Network

THE CREW NETWORK n1800 S.E. 10th Avenue Suite 400 nFort Lauderdale Florida 33316 n [ view on map ]

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