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The Crew Network - Ft. Lauderdale

2nd Officer in United States

Start date : 19th January 2026

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 Certified Recruitment Agency

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Position Deck > 2nd Officer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 65m (213ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 6 months - 1 year

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 6th Jan 2026

Job ID #3846742

Summary

Position: 2nd OFFICER - OOW or II/1 - Commercial background a PLUS 

Yacht: Motor 65m Private 

Job ID: 1639338 

Start date: SOON 

Itinerary: USA, Bahamas, Caribbean - TBA

 

Licence Required: OOW II/1 

Requirements:

  • STCW + Refresher
  • GMDSS
  • ECDIS
  • ENG1 or current fit for duty marine medical (valid for min. 6 months) - physically fit
  • Passport (valid min. 1 year)
  • Strong on Bridge/accounts
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Solid history of crew management
  • Hands on Deck as well

 

VISA: B1/B2 visa, Schengen as needed. 

Background check and drug testing may apply.

 

Responsibilities: 2nd Officer duties. Manage deck team, good communicator with CO and Captain, great leadership skills.  

We are seeking a candidate who can commit to the yacht and program for a minimum of one year.

 

The yacht is equipped with a purpose-built dive centre, making diving qualifications a plus, and a high-end 45-foot centre console sports fishing boat, so prior fishing experience would be advantageous. 

Ideally someone coming from a Commercial background/Cadetship.  

To be considered for this role, candidates must hold proper deck licensing for a 65m yacht with solid references. We are seeking an individual who is passionate about their job, eager to learn and develop, honest, hardworking, and has a happy disposition.  

Job Specifics: Male candidates due to cabin arrangements. 

Salary range: Within yachting standards 

Package: Within yachting guidelines 

Opportunity to complete courses in quiet periods between trips 

1 return flight per year 

Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • B1/B2

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • MCA CoC Officer of the Watch <3000gt

Location

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  • Homeport United States
  • Destination North Atlantic Ocean
  • Current Location United States

About The Crew Network - Ft. Lauderdale

1800 SE 10th Avenue Suite 400 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 [ view on map ]

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 Certified Recruitment Agency

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