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Northrop and Johnson

Chief Engineer in United States

Start date : 14th November 2025

10,000 USD($)

per month

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Position Engineering > Chief Engineer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 50m (164ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Both

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 5+ years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 5th Nov 2025

Job ID #3197382

Summary

50 meter private/charter yacht is looking for a Y3 Chief Engineer experience on a similar sized yacht.

The yacht is currently Ft. Lauderdale. Winter will be in Florida/Bahamas/Caribbean/Panama/Costa Rica.

The Captain is looking for someone with a positive attitude, drama free and very organized.

Must have B1/B2 in hand.

60 days leave and medical insurance.

ASAP start.

Visas

  • B1/B2
  • Green Card (or US Citizen)

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
  • Drivers License
Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RIII/3 Y3 Chief Engineer (<500gt <3000kW)/ Chief Engineer (SV) (<500gt 3000kW)
  • RIII/2 Y2 Chief Engineer (<3000gt <3000kW)/ Chief Engineer (SV) (<3000gt <9000kW)

Location

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  • Homeport South Florida, United States
  • Destination South Florida, United States (Costa Rica)
  • Current Location South Florida, United States

About Northrop and Johnson

2015 SW 20th Street Suite 2015 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308 [ view on map ]

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