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Saltwater Recruitment

2nd Officer

Start date : 2nd February 2026

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Position Deck > 2nd Officer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 100m (328ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Temporary

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Posted 5th Jan 2026

Job ID #3827526

Summary

TEMP SECOND OFFICER 100M+:

We have a temporary opportunity for an experienced Second Officer to join a world-cruising 100m+ private yacht currently operating in the Caribbean. This is a bridge-focused role with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate, on a professionally run, large-yacht program.

The role:

  • Temporary Second Officer position acting as Navigating and Safety Officer
  • Contract from 2nd February to end of March, with potential to go permanent
  • Strong bridge focus with responsibility for navigation, passage planning, and watchkeeping
  • Oversight of safety systems, procedures, and compliance
  • World-cruising private program operating Caribbean and Med

What we’re looking for:

  • OOW Unlimited
  • Previous experience as Second Officer on large yachts
  • Excellent bridge procedures and navigational watchkeeping standards
  • Proven leadership ability and confidence managing crew
  • Strong tender-handling capability
  • Required certifications: SSO, Advanced Fire Fighting, ECDIS, GMDSS, HLO
  • B1B2 visa - essential 
  • Male candidates only

What’s on offer:

  • Salary DOE
  • Opportunity to transition into a permanent position
  • World-cruising itinerary across the Caribbean and Med

Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • B1/B2

Essential Qualifications

Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • Reg II/1 CoC Officer of the Watch (Unlimited)

About Saltwater Recruitment

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

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