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Saltwater Recruitment

Chief Engineer

Start date : 30th October 2025

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Position Engineering > Chief Engineer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 45m (148ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Both

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Rotational (2:2)

Yachting Experience 1 - 2 years

Posted 7th Oct 2025

Job ID #2976225

Summary

CHIEF ENGINEER 45M+

We are seeking a Chief Engineer for a 45m+, dual season busy charter program. We are interested in candidates who hold a Y3 or equivalent and hold 2+ years experience as Chief or Sole Engineer on 40m+ vessels.

Cruising: States, Central America and beyond. 

Very positive crew dynamics onboard, excellent longevity amongst the crew, well managed by great Captains who are fair, positive and supportive.

Preference to candidates who reside or are located in the States. Candidates must hold a valid B1 visa, Green card or American passport.

  • Start date: Ideally the end of October but could be towards mid November for the right candidate.
  • Salary: DOE
  • Leave: 2:2 rotation with flexibility, more to be explained.

Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

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

Essential Qualifications

Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RIII/3 Y3 Chief Engineer (<500gt <3000kW)/ Chief Engineer (SV) (<500gt 3000kW)

Location

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  • Homeport USA
  • Destination North Atlantic Ocean (States/Central America/and further afield )

About Saltwater Recruitment

Evolution House Iceni Court, Delft Way, Norwich, Norfolk, England, NR6 6BB [ view on map ]

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