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Head of Department

Chief Engineer in Italy

Start date : 17th November 2025

8,000 USD($)

per month

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Position Engineering > Chief Engineer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 55m (180ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Both

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Yacht Built Heesen

Number of Crew 13

Position Type Rotational (2:2)

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Professional Hospital Experience 0 - 6 months

Professional Chef Experience 0 - 6 months

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 27th Oct 2025

Job ID #2997803

Summary

Searching for a Chief Engineer for a lovely 55m, dual season charter and private Motor Yacht.

The vessel is completing a large yard period and haul out in Genoa, Italy. This will be the joining location where you will have an extensive handover with the current Chief.


Followed by a crossing to Antigua, two-week Christmas and NY charter with VERY generous repeat clients. With a one week turnaround then a two week Owners trip.


We will then standby for charters in February, followed by crossing to West Palm for the PB Boat show, then to the Bahamas and then cross back to Europe for a busy Med season.


Package: 10/10 weeks ON/OFF rotation | $8,500 per month plus 50% gratuity shared with rotational partner.


Start date TBD but approximately 17th November 2025.


Multi cultural, very experienced crew who have been with the programme a long time and know the Yacht inside out.

MUST HAVE:

All mandatory certs and docs including Chief Engineer Unlimited and B1/B2 in hand

3-5 years experience on similar sized vessels or larger, this can include a commercial background.

Must be male due to cabin arrangements.

Please apply only if you fit the description above. Good luck!

Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • B1/B2
  • Schengen/ Visa-Free Exemption (or EU Resident)

Essential Qualifications

Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RIII/2 Chief Engineer (Unlimited)/ Class 1

Location

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  • Destination Caribbean Sea
  • Current Location Genoa, Italy

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