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Columbia Yacht Services / CYS

Chief Engineer

Start date : 10th January 2026

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Position Engineering > Chief Engineer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 50m (164ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Temporary

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 22nd Dec 2025

Job ID #3815729

Summary

We are currently looking for a Temporary Chief Engineer to join a 50m private yacht.


The successful candidate must hold a Chief Engineer Unlimited or RIII/2 Y2 Chief Engineer (<3000gt <3000kW), and have solid previous experience as Chief Engineer on similar-sized charter yachts.

A strong engineering background, excellent maintenance planning, and the ability to troubleshoot under pressure are essential.

AV/IT experience will be a huge plus.

Familiarity with guest operations and a good working relationship with other heads of department are key for this role.

Start date: mid/JAN/2026 for ~1 month


Only candidates meeting all the requirements will be contacted.

Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • Schengen/ Visa-Free Exemption (or EU Resident)

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RIII/2 Y2 Chief Engineer (<3000gt <3000kW)/ Chief Engineer (SV) (<3000gt <9000kW)

About Columbia Yacht Services / CYS

Columbia House, 21 Spyrou Kyprianou Avenue, CY-4042 Limassol [ view on map ]

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