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The Crew Network

Relief Chief Engineer in Virgin Islands (U.S.)

Start date : 11th December 2025

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Position Engineering > Relief Chief Engineer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 47m (154ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Both

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Temporary

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Posted 9th Dec 2025

Job ID #3801846

Summary

Position: RELIEF Chief engineer - Y3

 In the cover letter please confirm your current location, earliest availability and daily rate

(candidates located in US or Caribbean area ideally)

 

Yacht: 50m Motor- Private/ Charter 

 

Job ID: 1493052

 

Location: Caribbean

 

Start date: ASAP- December 10th or 11th the latest- early January (about 1 month) 

 

Itinerary: Caribbean

 

License: Y3+

 

Requirements: Someone with experience onboard same size vessels is a must. Charter experience.

Strong engineering skills

 

- Y3

- STCW + refresher

- ENG1 or current fit for duty marine medical (valid for 6 months)

- High standard 

- Well-spoken and clear communications

- Well-presented - physically fit for duty

- Covid vaccine

 

 

 Preferences:

 

- 100% non smoker

- No heavy drinker/party candidates 

 

VISA: B1/B2 visa (min. 1 year), Schengen if needed. Valid passport (min. 1 year). 

 

Background check and drug testing may apply.

 

Responsibilities: This role will be Relief Chief Engineer

 

 

Salary range: Within yachting salary guidelines depending on experience.

Even split between all crew off any gratuity received. 

 

Package: To be finalized during interview process. Standard SEA.

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 Y3 Chief Engineer (<500gt <3000kW)/ Chief Engineer (SV) (<500gt 3000kW)

Location

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  • Destination Caribbean Sea
  • Current Location Virgin Islands (U.S.)

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