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Chief Officer/1st Mate in United States

Start date : 20th January 2026

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Position Deck > Chief Officer/1st Mate

Vessel/Shorebased Type 49m (161ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Both

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Yacht Built 2006

Number of Crew 11

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Posted 17th Nov 2025

Job ID #3534980

Summary

Looking for a First Officer for a 164 Westport. Long shipyard period ending around March 2026 and boat needs to get back into shape. Strong watersports essential, diving/surfing/kitesurfing all highly regarded. Not rotational and will not become rotational. YM Offshore minimum, anything more a bonus. 80% on deck and 20 % paperwork, this is not an office job at all. Itinerary will be Caribbean, then Panama canal for cruising Panama/Costa Rica from summer onwards and into winter, after that unknown. Must be expert with towed 37ft, able to lead the deck team and teach others when required. Great, generous US owners, previously very successful charter yacht, looking to become that again. Start time is flexible in January sometime. Anyone available to interview in person in Lauderdale would be advantageous. Experienced Bosun stepping up will be considered, absolute non smoker, fit and healthy is a must.

Visas

  • B1/B2

Essential Qualifications

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

Location

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  • Destination Caribbean Sea
  • Current Location United States