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Captain

Captain in United States

Start date : 18th December 2025

450 USD($)

per day

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Position Deck > Captain

Vessel/Shorebased Type 38m (125ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Yacht Built 2017

Number of Crew 4

Position Type Temporary

Yachting Experience 0 - 6 months

Posted 1st Dec 2025

Job ID #3775420

Summary

Relief Captain – Master 500 GT

Period: 18 December – 7 January

Location: Yacht in shipyard (remaining in yard for main engine service)

We are looking for a Relief Captain (Master 500 GT) to cover the Captain’s leave over the Christmas and New Year period. The yacht is currently in the shipyard and will remain there throughout the contract for scheduled main engine servicing.

This will be a very quiet, low-activity period with no guest operations. The main responsibilities include overseeing the vessel during the yard stay, liaising with contractors, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring smooth day-to-day oversight while the captain is away.

If you are available for the stated dates and interested in a calm, straightforward yard-based relief role, please get in touch for further details.

Essential Qualifications

Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • MCA CoC Master <500gt / Class 5

Location

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  • Homeport Fort Lauderdale, United States
  • Destination Fort Lauderdale, United States
  • Current Location Fort Lauderdale, United States