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The Crew Network - Ft. Lauderdale

Chief Officer/1st Mate

Start date : 19th January 2026

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 Certified Recruitment Agency

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Position Deck > Chief Officer/1st Mate

Vessel/Shorebased Type 52m (171ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 5+ years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 7th Jan 2026

Job ID #3849617

Summary

Position: CHIEF OFFICER OOW Plus ideally with experience on 50m+ 

Experience with world wide cruising is a plus. 

Yacht: Motor 52m Private 

Job ID: 1639341

 

Start date: Soon 

Location: Caribbean 

Itinerary: Caribbean, Pacific coast of Panama, Costa Rica, Mexico - Alaska and world cruising itinerary TBC 

Licence Required: OOW++

 

Requirements: Ideally world travel experience, very active with water sports, strong bridge and leadership skills. 

  • STCW + Refresher
  • ENG1 or current fit for duty marine medical (valid for min. 6 months) - physically fit
  • Passport (valid min. 1 year) 
  • Watersports experience
  • Good communicator
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Leads by example
  • Manages with respect
  • Solid References from past captains and crew
  • Hard worker, takes responsibilities serious and takes pride in their work.
  • Easy going personality. Fun to be around. 

Visa B1/B2 (1 year +)

Schengen if needed

Passport 1 year + until expiration

 

Background check and drug testing may apply. 

Responsibilities:  

Job Specifics: Chief Officer. 

  • Vessel is private only with mix of family trips and friend trips. Family trips are relaxed and focused on water sports and exploring. Friends trips are extremely busy with full boat of guests and crew.
  • Family trips will usually be 8-ish people.

 

Salary range: Medical coverage, flights to and from the vessel, to be finalized during interview process. Within yachting guidelines. Bonus review after 1 year 

Commercially registered yacht: Private

Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • B1/B2
  • Green Card (or US Citizen)

Essential Qualifications

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

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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