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Head of Department

Deckhand/Mate in South Africa

Start date : 10th January 2026

TBC USD($)

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Position Deck > Deckhand/Mate

Vessel/Shorebased Type 49m (161ft)

Vessel Type Expedition Vessel

Charter/Private Both

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Yacht Built 1969

Number of Crew 10

Position Type Permanent Position

MMSI Number 518999328

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Professional Hospital Experience 1 - 2 years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 17th Dec 2025

Job ID #3811118

Summary

I'm looking for one deckhand with Dive Master/Instructor, video/picture skills.

Languages

English / Fluent

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • MCA Able Seafarer Deck Certificate
  • RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
  • RYA Yachtmaster Ocean
  • MCA Master <200gt / OOW <500gt
STCW Modules (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • Proficiency in Medical First Aid (A-VI/4 1-3)
  • Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (PSCRB) (A-VI/2 1-4)
Diving Qualifications (or Beesac, CMAS or PSAI equivalent)
  • PADI - Divemaster
  • PADI - Master Instructor

Location

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  • Destination Worldwide/TBC (INDIAN OCEAN / ASIA / PACIFIC)
  • Current Location cape Town, South Africa

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