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The Crew Network - Ft. Lauderdale

Chief Officer/1st Mate in Bahamas

Start date : 24th November 2025

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 Certified Recruitment Agency

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Position Deck > Chief Officer/1st Mate

Vessel/Shorebased Type 55m (180ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Charter

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Temporary

Yachting Experience 5+ years

Posted 13th Nov 2025

Job ID #3380316

Summary

Position: CHIEF MATE - Relief

Needed to cover the Chief Mate position for 2-3 months.


In cover letter: let us know your location, availability, and salary expectations, and that all certificates, medical, etc. are up to date. thank you!


Job ID: 1633009 

Yacht: 50m - Motor 

Start date: SOON 

Itinerary: Bahamas 

License: Chief Mate 

 

Requirements: Experience as Chief Mate on 50m +

  • passport min. 6 months
  • STCW + Refresher as needed
  • medical fit for duty/ ENG 1 (min. 6 months validity)
  • GMDSS
  • ECDIS

Strong management skills

ISM - commercial experience

Leads by example

Bridge and Deck experience

Leads by example

Good verifiable references

 

Job specifics: Chief Officer duties. Accounts, paper work, bridge work, deck leadership skills. 

Salary range: Within yachting salary guidelines depending on experience.


Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

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

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • MCA CoC Chief Mate <3000gt

Location

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  • Destination North Atlantic Ocean
  • Current Location Bahamas

About The Crew Network - Ft. Lauderdale

1800 SE 10th Avenue Suite 400 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 [ view on map ]

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 Certified Recruitment Agency

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