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Captain in Spain

Start date : 15th November 2025

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Position Deck > Captain

Vessel/Shorebased Type 40m (131ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Yacht Built 2001

Number of Crew 7

Position Type Permanent Position

MMSI Number 319152600

Yachting Experience 5+ years

Posted 20th Oct 2025

Job ID #2991199

Summary

Position: Captain – Private 40m Motor Yacht


We are seeking an experienced and professional Captain to take command of a private 40-metre motor yacht Cayman Island flagged 377GT. This is a full-time, permanent position onboard a privately operated vessel with an established cruising itinerary and a close-knit, professional crew and lovely owners.

Requirements:

  • Minimum Master 500GT (preferably Master 3000GT)
  • Strong background in private motor yacht operations (charter experience a plus)
  • Proven experience as Captain on vessels 35m+
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and crew management skills
  • Solid understanding of mini ISM/ISPS, budgeting, maintenance, and safety management
  • Fluent in English (additional languages advantageous)
  • Non-smoker, professional appearance, and hands-on approach

Responsibilities:

  • Safe and efficient navigation and operation of the vessel
  • Management and training of the crew
  • Maintenance oversight, refit coordination, and passage planning
  • Budget control and reporting to the owner/management company
  • Ensuring the vessel is maintained to the highest standards

Package:

  • Salary - DOE (industry standards)
  • Leave - 3.5 days / month

Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • Schengen/ Visa-Free Exemption (or EU Resident)

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • Drivers License
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • MCA CoC Master <500gt / Class 5
STCW Modules (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • GMDSS General Operators Certificate (GOC)
  • Advanced Fire Fighting (A-VI/3)
  • Proficiency in Medical First Aid (A-VI/4 1-3)
  • Proficiency in Medical Care
Diving Qualifications (or Beesac, CMAS or PSAI equivalent)
  • PADI - Open Water

Location

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  • Homeport Vilanova, Spain, Spain
  • Destination Caribbean Sea
  • Current Location Vilanova, Spain, Spain

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