Lead Deckhand in Antigua & Barbuda

Summary

Position: Experienced Deckhand / AEC – 30m Sailing Yacht-Private/Charter

Start Date: 20 December 2025

Location: St. Martin

Crew: 3–4 total

Job ID: 1635053

TCN is seeking a professional Experienced Deckhand with AEC to join a beautifully maintained 30m sailing yacht entering a new ownership structure and an exciting operational schedule.

The ideal candidate will possess strong deck and watchkeeping skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work effectively within a small, close-knit team. A minimum of 3 years’ experience on similar sailing yachts is required.

The yacht operates under an EU (Malta) flag and BV Class.

Itinerary

• Winter 2025/26: Caribbean season — St. Martin
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• Spring 2026: Palma shipyard period — major rig work and 20-year survey
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• Summer 2026: Mediterranean cruising season
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• Future: Adventure program with potential for world cruising

Requirements

• AEC
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• STCW
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• ENG1
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• Yacht Rating Certificate — mandatory
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• B1/B2 visa — essential
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• Schengen visa (if required)
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• Personal Watercraft Instructor certificate — advantage

Package

• Salary: €4,500 per month
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• Leave: 44 days per year
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• Contract: Full-time, permanent

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)

• STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
• ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)

Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)

• MCA Yacht Rating Certificate

Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)

• MCA Approved Engine Course (AEC 1 & 2) Certificate