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Sole Engineer in United States

Start date : 1st November 2025

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Position Engineering > Sole Engineer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 40m (131ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Both

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Number of Crew 9

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Professional Hospital Experience 2 - 5 years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 27th Oct 2025

Job ID #2998631

Summary

Position: Sole Engineer - 40m Motor Yacht - Private and Charter


In cover letter: let us know your location, availability and monthly salary request. 


Job ID: 1626980

 

Yacht: 40m - Motor- Private/Charter

 

Location: US East Coast

 

Start date: ASAP 

 

Itinerary: Local to the US east Coast, Bahamas.

 

License: Y4 preferred, can consider candidates with AEC 1&2 but only with excellent engineering background. 

 

Requirements: Benetti experience is a plus. 

  • STCW + Refresher as needed (min. 6 months validity)
  • medical fit for duty/ ENG 1 (min. 6 months validity)
  • Good references 
  • B1/B2 Visa
  • Valid I-94

LOOKING FOR LONG TERM COMMITMENT. 

 

Job specifics: They need to be competent in the ER. Looking for someone that keeps the systems well maintained. Good with keeping records and notes. Candidate should be well qualified with experience in Benetti boats a plus. Mature, self-starter. 

Will be required to assist on deck when needed with lines, tenders, setup etc.

Vessel charters until the new year then boss aboard until mid may. There are already 4 charters confirmed for the rest of 2025. Around 10 charters per year.

Owners are super relaxed. They encourage the crew to take part in all activities such as fishing and diving and want them to feel part of the family.

Fishing and diving program.

9 crew in total. 

 

Cabin arrangements: Shared cabin with Fishing guide when onboard for 4 month of the year otherwise own cabin.


Salary range: Within yachting salary guidelines depending on experience. Standard 38 days paid leave. Additional time off when allowed.

Visas

  • B1/B2

Essential Qualifications

Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RIII/3 Y4 Chief Engineer (<200gt <1500kW)/ EOOW III/1 (SV) (<3000gt <9000kW)

Location

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  • Destination Caribbean Sea
  • Current Location United States

About The crew network

1800 SE 10th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 [ view on map ]

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