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Chief Officer/1st Mate in France

Start date : 15th January 2026

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Position Deck > Chief Officer/1st Mate

Vessel/Shorebased Type 43m (141ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Both

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Yacht Built Feadship

Number of Crew 9

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 5+ years

Posted 28th Oct 2025

Job ID #3001509

Summary

Chief Officer – 43m Private Motor Yacht (Single Mediterranean Season) IOM Flag


We are seeking a Chief Officer for a 43m private, single-season commercial luxury motor yacht cruising the Mediterranean. Mainly France and Italy

Requirements:

Minimum qualification: MCA OOW 500

Newly qualified OOWs will be considered if they demonstrate the right attitude and experience

5+ years’ yachting experience, with solid references

Strong leadership and communication skills — managing 2 deck crew

Some understanding of Mini ISM / ISM procedures

Excellent deck maintenance, navigation, and tender-handling skills

Fluent English required

Details:

Start: Mid Jan 2026

Itinerary: Mediterranean (single-season Private/Charter cruising)

Contract: Permanent, STD MLC contract

Package: Salary DOE + standard benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious officer looking to take the next step in a professional, well-run program with a hands-on, approachable owner and captain.

 To apply: Please send your CV, references, and highest certificate

Please ensure all certificates are up to date and valid.

Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

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

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 Yacht Rating Certificate
  • RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
  • RYA Yachtmaster Ocean
  • MCA Master <200gt / OOW <500gt
STCW Modules (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • GMDSS General Operators Certificate (GOC)
  • Electronic Chart Display (ECDIS)
  • Efficient Deckhand (EDH)
RYA Qualifications
  • RYA Powerboat Level 1
  • RYA Powerboat Level 2

Location

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  • Destination Mediterranean Sea
  • Current Location Toulon, France