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Superyacht Crew UK

Captain

Start date : 28th November 2025

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Position Deck > Captain

Vessel/Shorebased Type 55m (180ft)

Vessel Type New Build

Charter/Private Both

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Rotational (2:2)

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 21st Nov 2025

Job ID #3648600

Summary

Job Title: Captain

  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Leave: 2:2 Rotation
  • Qualification required: STCW, ENG1, Master 3000
  • Salary: DOE
  • Contract type: Rotational

The Yacht

  • Private & Charter New Build Yacht
  • Size: 55M
  • Itinerary: Dual Season

The Candidate Specification

We are seeking an experienced, confident, and highly organised Captain to take command of a 55m new-build vessel entering a private and charter program. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership across a team of 13 crew and bring extensive experience with ISM, surveys, compliance, commercial readiness, and all associated administrative requirements. As the yacht transitions to the charter market, the Captain must be hands-on, proactive, and capable of working closely with management, shipyards, and owners. A single cabin is offered, and an introduction video will be required as part of the selection process. The new owners will have full possession by September.

  • Required experience: Proven Captain experience on similar-size vessels
  • Qualification: STCW, ENG1, Master 3000
  • Required Visa: Schengen Visa (if applicable)
  • Due to Cabin arrangements: Male

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)
  • Reg II/2 CoC Chief Mate (Unlimited) / Master <3000gt

Location

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  • Destination Mediterranean Sea

About Superyacht Crew UK

25 Avon Road Curbridge Southampton SO30 2DR [ view on map ]

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