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Niche Yachting

Chief Officer/1st Mate in Spain

Start date : 10th January 2026

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Position Deck > Chief Officer/1st Mate

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Rotational (2:2)

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 15th Dec 2025

Job ID #3808211

Summary

Chief Officer – Rotational Position | 70m+ Private Motor Yacht

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Officer to join a 70m+ world-cruising private motor yacht with an off-the-beaten-track itinerary. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on, active program and enjoys leading a tight-knit, professional deck team.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years of yachting experience
  • At least 2 years as Chief Officer 
  • Chief Mate 3000GT CoC (minimum requirement)
  • Strong leadership, management, and navigational skills
  • Proven experience running deck operations to a high standard
  • Confident in bridge management, passage planning, and ISM/ISPS duties
  • Must be a real outdoors and watersports enthusiast – keen interest in fishing, diving, and surfing is a major plus
  • Positive, energetic attitude with a collaborative approach to leading the deck department

Program Highlights:

  • Private world-cruising itinerary – adventurous, off-the-grid destinations
  • Active program with frequent diving, fishing, and surfing
  • Experienced, long-standing crew with a great onboard culture 

Start Date: 10 January

Salary: To be discussed (DOE)

Leave: 2:2 rotation

Visa: B1/B2 ideal but not essential

If you’re an experienced officer with a passion for adventure and the ocean, this is a standout opportunity to join a well-run vessel with a great team and itinerary.

 

Visas

  • B1/B2

Essential Qualifications

Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • MCA CoC Chief Mate <3000gt

Location

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  • Destination Worldwide/TBC
  • Current Location Spain

About Niche Yachting

49 North Street Martock Somerset TA12 6EH UK [ view on map ]

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