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Saltwater Recruitment

2nd Officer

Start date : 27th December 2025

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Position Deck > 2nd Officer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 70m (230ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 5+ years

Posted 10th Dec 2025

Job ID #3803047

Summary

SECOND OFFICER 70M

We are looking for a Second Officer to join a well-run 70m private motor yacht with a dual-season program between Dubai, the Indian Ocean, and the Med. 

The role:

  • Split role with approximately 30% bridge time and 70% deck involvement
  • Supporting the Chief Officer across all navigational duties, bridge operations, passage planning, and watchkeeping
  • Overseeing deck operations and leading the deck team day-to-day
  • Hands-on tender work, including towing and operating a 16m tender
  • ISM/ISPS responsibilities and scheduled safety equipment checks
  • Participation in planned maintenance systems (IDEA/Pinpoint) and upkeep of all deck areas
  • Start date: ideally in two weeks, but flexible for the right candidate.

What we’re looking for:

  • OOW 3000gt minimum
  • Ideally 5+ years’ experience onboard, with career progression through the deck department
  • 2nd Officer experience preferred, however we are open to a newly qualified OOW with strong bosun experience on larger yachts
  • Strong communicator with proven leadership ability
  • Confident tender driver with experience managing larger tenders
  • Additional skills highly advantageous: Divemaster, avid fisherman, or trade background such as carpentry

What’s on offer:

  • Salary: 5500 Euros
  • Leave: 60 days per year
  • Dual-season itinerary: Dubai, Indian Ocean, Med
  • Additional perks: Weekends off when possible, 13th month bonus scheme
  • Excellent crew areas and onboard gym facilities
  • Family orientated guest program with busy summer seasons 

Languages

English / Fluent

Essential Qualifications

Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • MCA CoC Officer of the Watch <3000gt

Location

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  • Destination Indian Ocean

About Saltwater Recruitment

Evolution House Iceni Court, Delft Way, Norwich, Norfolk, England, NR6 6BB [ view on map ]

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