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Chief Officer/1st Mate in France

Start date : 15th January 2026

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Position Deck > Chief Officer/1st Mate

Vessel/Shorebased Type 41m (135ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Charter

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Number of Crew 9

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years, 5+ years

Posted 25th Nov 2025

Job ID #3750515

Summary

We are seeking for an chief officer/1st late for a permanent position on board a 40m Motor Yacht.

The ideal candidate will have their OOW or be close to completing it.


About the Yacht:

  • 40m Motor Yacht
  • Crew of 9 (3 on deck)
  • Completing 10 year survey early 2026
  • Chase Boat
  • Busy charter yacht
  • Based in the SOF
  • Salary DOE


We are looking for someone with:

  • Good leadership and organizing skills
  • Excellent communication and team work abilities
  • Mini ISM/ Full ISM knowledge
  • Experience holding Navigational watches
  • Passage planning and chart corrections
  • Excellent Yacht maintenance knowledge and skills
  • Jet Drive and Outboard engine knowledge

Start date is early January.



Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
  • Drivers License
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
RYA/MCA Deck Modules (OR Short Courses & equivalent)
  • General Ship Knowledge (OOW Yachts)

Location

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  • Homeport South of France
  • Destination Mediterranean Sea
  • Current Location France