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Saltwater Recruitment

Bosun in Costa Rica

Start date : 1st December 2025

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Position Deck > Bosun

Vessel/Shorebased Type 55m (180ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Rotational (3:1)

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Posted 13th Nov 2025

Job ID #3395355

Summary

BOSUN 55M:

We are looking for a hands on Bosun to join a 55m Support Vessel operating alongside a 50m private mothership, currently based in Costa Rica. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys an active, lifestyle-focused program with an adventurous, family-oriented owner and a crew that loves the outdoors.

The vessel has been cruising the West Coast of the US and Central America for the past 18 months, focusing on diving, fishing, and surfing. The owner is active and often involves the crew in these activities.

The program offers an excellent work-life balance, operating a 7am–3pm Monday to Friday schedule with weekends off when the boss is not onboard.

The Bosun will lead a deck team of 3-4. The vessel is tender and water sports-focused, operating 4–5 large tenders and a 20t crane, so strong tender handling and maintenance skills are essential.

Candidate requirements:

  • Yachtmaster Offshore – essential
  • B1/B2 visa – essential
  • Ideally working towards OOW 3000
  • Previous Bosun experience preferred, but open to a strong Lead Deckhand stepping up
  • Strong tender driving and maintenance skills
  • Detail-oriented, career-driven, and hands-on leader
  • Active, easy going, and enjoys watersports
  • Male only due to cabin arrangements

Package:

  • Salary: 4500 Euros
  • Leave: 3:1 rotation
  • Shared male cabin

Start date: Ideally by the 1st December (can be flexible for the right candidate)

Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • B1/B2

Essential Qualifications

Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RYA Yachtmaster Offshore

Location

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  • Destination North Pacific Ocean
  • Current Location Costa Rica

About Saltwater Recruitment

Evolution House Iceni Court, Delft Way, Norwich, Norfolk, England, NR6 6BB [ view on map ]

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