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Captain

Chief Officer/1st Mate in Croatia

Start date : 23rd October 2025

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Position Deck > Chief Officer/1st Mate

Vessel/Shorebased Type 50m (164ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Number of Crew 12

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Posted 17th Oct 2025

Job ID #2987257

Summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Chief Officer to join a 50-meter private motor yacht. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, exceptional navigational skills, and a proactive approach to maintaining the highest standards of safety, seamanship, and professionalism onboard.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Captain with all navigational duties, passage planning, and bridge management.
  • Lead and supervise the deck team in daily operations, maintenance, and watchkeeping.
  • Manage deck maintenance schedules, inventories, and procurement.
  • Support tender operations, guest activities, and logistics.
  • Ensure clear communication and coordination between departments to maintain smooth vessel operations.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a senior deck role on yachts of similar size or larger.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring abilities with a hands-on approach.
  • Excellent navigational and ship-handling skills.s.
  • Valid STCW, ENG1, GMDSS, and all relevant certificates up to date.
  • Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.
  • Well-presented, professional, and team-oriented.
  • B1/B2 Visa


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)
  • Reg II/1 CoC Officer of the Watch (Unlimited)
  • Reg II/2 CoC Chief Mate (Unlimited) / Master <3000gt
  • MCA Master <200gt / OOW <500gt
  • MCA CoC Officer of the Watch <3000gt
  • MCA CoC Chief Mate <3000gt
  • RMI II/2 Certificate of Competency Master Yachts (Unlimited)

Location

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  • Destination Caribbean Sea
  • Current Location Croatia

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