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Captain

Chief Engineer in Costa Rica

Start date : 3rd January 2026

TBC USD($)

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Position Engineering > Chief Engineer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 47m (154ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Both

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Yacht Built 2012

Number of Crew 9

Position Type Rotational (TBC)

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 4th Dec 2025

Job ID #3779243

Summary

Chief Engineer | 47m Motor Yacht | Private with Light Charter

We’re on the lookout for an experienced and motivated Chief Engineer to join a 47m mostly private motor yacht with occasional charters throughout the year. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about the yachting lifestyle, adventure travel, and working with an energetic, close-knit crew.

About the Vessel & Program:

  • 47-meter motor yacht
  • Primarily private use with light charter
  • Dynamic itinerary: Currently in Costa Rica, cruising north through Mexico and San Diego, followed by a yard period in Seattle, and heading to Alaska for summer 2026
  • 9 crew total
  • MTU4000 main engines / John Deer Generators

About the position

  • Rotation 10 weeks on and 10 weeks off + extra two weeks on a year during main yard period.
  • Start date first week of Jan 2026

Looking For

·       Engineer who takes ownership and pride in their work

·       Team player willing to help wherever needed.

Requirements:

  • Ticket/ License required EOOW / Y4 or higher
  • B1/B2 visa is essential
  • Schengen visa is a bonus but not required immediately


Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • B1/B2

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RIII/3 Y4 Chief Engineer (<200gt <1500kW)/ EOOW III/1 (SV) (<3000gt <9000kW)

Location

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  • Homeport Costa Rica
  • Destination North Pacific Ocean (Costa Rica, Mexico - Cabo Area ,USA West Coast , BC and Alaska Summer)
  • Current Location Costa Rica

More from Captain

  • Permanent
  • 47m (154ft) Motor Yacht
  • Costa Rica

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