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Captain

Chief Officer/1st Mate in France

Start date : 10th January 2026

6,000 EUR(€)

per month

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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 2 - 5 years

Professional Hospital Experience 2 - 5 years

Posted 28th Nov 2025

Job ID #3001509

Summary

Chief Officer – 43m Private Motor Yacht (Single Mediterranean Season) IOM Flag , Feadship Build 2011

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

Requirements:

Minimum qualification: MCA OOW 3000 or equivalent We will Accept Yacht master for a candidate with strong skills and experience combined with longevity

Newly qualified OOWs will be considered if they demonstrate the right attitude and experience. Longevity is important

5+ years’ yachting experience, with solid references, Must show some longevity in previous positions min having stayed for the entire summer season in each position

Strong leadership and communication skills — managing 2 deck crew - must be willing to be hands on and help on deck

Some understanding of Mini ISM / ISM procedures. We run mini ISM on board and operate weekly and monthly checks etc

Excellent deck maintenance skills, navigational watch and bridge ability must be high, tender-handling skills. 1 x Castoldi jet tender 8m , 1 x rescue tender, 1 x jet ski high power.

Fluent English required by owners preference British national, Owners preference no Russian speaking crew.

Details:

Start: 10 Jan 2026

Itinerary: Toulon Shipyard to end march IMS 700 , Mediterranean (single-season Private/Charter cruising) Normally France and Italy

Contract: Permanent, Standard MLC contract. IOM flag

Package: Salary 6000 pcm + standard benefits 60 days leave PA

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious officer well-run program with a hands-on, approachable owner and captain.

 To apply: Please send your CV and cover letter and please give references for your last two positions

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 Navigational Watch Rating (NWR) Certificate
  • MCA Yacht Rating Certificate
  • MCA Able Seafarer Deck Certificate
STCW Modules (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • Efficient Deckhand (EDH)
  • GMDSS General Operators Certificate (GOC)
  • Electronic Chart Display (ECDIS)
RYA Qualifications
  • RYA Powerboat Level 2
  • RYA Powerboat Level 1

Location

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  • Homeport France
  • Destination Mediterranean Sea
  • Current Location Toulon, France

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  • Permanent
  • 43m (141ft) Motor Yacht
  • France
  • EUR (€)3,000.00 Per Month

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