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YOA Yacht Crew

Chief Officer/1st Mate in France

6,500 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

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 18th Nov 2025

Job ID #3580267

Summary

We’re looking for an OOW Chief Officer to join a 45m Private/Charter yacht currently in France, with a January 2026 start date. 

The vessel runs a Mediterranean itinerary for 2026, operating under Mini ISM with a fully paperless bridge. This would suit a recently qualified OOW looking for their first Chief role and looking to gain some serious time in the bridge. 

The ideal candidate will have solid navigational and bridge experience on vessels of similar size and operation, along with a proactive attitude and proven deck skills. You’ll be joining a close-knit crew of nine, working within a deck team of two deckhands plus the Chief Officer.

Package:

Salary: €6,500 - 7,000 DOE

Leave: 60 days Neg

Schengen visa required

No visible tattoos

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)
Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • MCA CoC Officer of the Watch <3000gt

Location

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  • Destination Worldwide/TBC
  • Current Location France

About YOA Yacht Crew

14 Caithness Court Jacks Point Queenstown 9371 NEW ZEALAND [ view on map ]

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