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Winch Yacht Recruitment

Chief Engineer in Spain

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Position Engineering > Chief Engineer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 55m (180ft)

Vessel Type Sailing Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Rotational (TBC)

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 21st Nov 2025

Job ID #3647818

Summary

Y3 ROTATIONAL CHIEF ENGINEER (NO AEC APPLICANTS)

Vessel: 55m Sailing Yacht

Location: Palma/Caribbean

Start: Feb

Rotation: 10 weeks on 10 weeks off

Salary: DOE

B1B2 Visa

WY Recruitment is seeking an experienced Rotational Engineer for a 55m sailing yacht currently in Palma. The yacht is completing a cruising schedule that includes Palma, the Caribbean and the east coast of the United States, before returning to Palma. This is a full-time rotational position on a 10/10 schedule. Candidates must hold a Y3 or equivalent engineering qualification and have strong experience working on sailing yachts. A B1/B2 visa is required due to the vessel’s itinerary. Handover with the current rotational engineer is scheduled to begin in early February. The yacht runs with a professional crew of eight. Salary is dependent on experience and will be discussed with shortlisted candidates ONLY.

Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • B1/B2

Essential Qualifications

Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RIII/3 Y3 Chief Engineer (<500gt <3000kW)/ Chief Engineer (SV) (<500gt 3000kW)

Location

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  • Destination Caribbean Sea
  • Current Location Spain

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