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Chief Officer/1st Mate in United States

Start date : 4th December 2025

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Position Deck > Chief Officer/1st Mate

Vessel/Shorebased Type 43m (141ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Professional Hospital Experience 2 - 5 years

Posted 4th Dec 2025

Job ID #3778801

Summary

???? Position Available: Chief Officer – 43m Foreign-Flagged Motor Yacht

We are seeking an experienced Chief Officer with a Commercially Endorsed Yachtmaster to join a 43m foreign-flagged private/charter motor yacht. The vessel is currently located on the U.S. West Coast and will be entering a yard period in the near future.

???? Position Details

  • Vessel: 43m foreign-flagged motor yacht
  • Location: West Coast, USA
  • Start Date: Ideally within the next 2 weeks
  • Program: Private
  • Upcoming Yard Period: Candidate must be comfortable with yard workflow, scheduling, contractor coordination, and maintenance planning.

???? Requirements:

  • Commercially Endorsed Yachtmaster (minimum)
  • Strong deck leadership and organizational abilities
  • Previous experience on vessels 40m+ in a Chief Officer or strong Second stepping up
  • Confident with yard periods, planned maintenance, safety management, and operational readiness
  • Positive, professional attitude with a proactive approach

✨ Ideal Candidate:

  • Hands-on leader with excellent communication skills
  • Able to integrate quickly with a tight-knit crew
  • Comfortable managing deck operations, navigation duties, safety protocols, and supporting the Captain in all facets of vessel management


Visas

  • B1/B2

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RYA Yachtmaster Ocean

Location

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  • Current Location United States

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