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Head of Department

Chief Officer/1st Mate in French Polynesia

Start date : 1st November 2025

7,500 EUR(€)

per month

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Position Deck > Chief Officer/1st Mate

Vessel/Shorebased Type 60m (197ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Yacht Built Amels

Number of Crew 13

Position Type Rotational (2:2)

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 16th Oct 2025

Job ID #2987366

Summary

Job Opportunity: Chief Officer – 60m Private

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Chief officer to join a well-run 60-meter motor yacht with a dynamic and active itinerary. The vessel operates on a worldwide schedule with a strong focus on diving, fishing, and off-the-beaten-path exploration, offering a unique opportunity for an adventurous and hands-on crew member.

The position has become available due to an internal promotion.

 Position Details

  • Position: Chief Officer
  • Yacht Size: 60 meters
  • Program: Private
  • Itinerary: Worldwide – remote locations, diving hotspots, and fishing destinations.
  • Start Date: 01/11/2025
  • Contract Type: Rotational.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone with:

  • Candidates based in South Pacific region preferred.
  • 1–2 years of experience on similar-sized vessels as chief officer.
  • Hands on leadership style. Safety minded and able to train junior crew on operational matters.
  • A keen interest or background in divingfishing, and adventure travel
  • Team player with a can-do attitude and a passion for the outdoors
  • Dive certification and fishing experience highly desirable
  • CM 3000 Essential. Ideally some Master's modules.
  • Confident managing the deck department, navigation, logistics and a diverse itinerary. The program requires organisational skills.

 What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary: 7500-8000 Eur.
  • Time for time rotations. Flexible schedule depending on yacht's itinerary.
  • 1 return flights per rotation.
  • Excellent crew culture with active, like-minded team
  • Involved in all operations – tender runs, excursions, gear setup, guest interaction
  • Opportunity to explore remote and bucket-list locations

Visas

  • B1/B2

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
  • Drivers License
Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • MCA CoC Chief Mate <3000gt

Location

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  • Homeport South Pacific
  • Destination Worldwide/TBC
  • Current Location French Polynesia

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