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West Nautical

Chief Officer/1st Mate in Italy

SDWSR

Start date : 15th January 2026

8,000 EUR(€)

per month

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Position Deck > Chief Officer/1st Mate

Vessel/Shorebased Type 70m (230ft)

Vessel Type New Build

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Posted 7th Jan 2026

Job ID #3850186

Summary

West Nautical are seeking an experienced First Officer for an exciting 70m new build launching in Spring.

This is a great opportunity to join a yacht at the start of her launch, with all crew being newly appointed & to be involved in the hiring of the deck team under your command.

The Captain is passionate about his First Officer gaining as much drive time as possible, with the intention of stepping up to the Captain role in the future.

This is a dual season vessel, great owners & under the command of a Captain who has worked with the family for many years.

The owners have previously owned yachts, so are well versed in crew retention & keeping a positive, happy workplace at all times.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience on similar sized vessels, with at least 3 seasons. Longevity in a role is vital, with a minimum of 2 years in one position.

No rotation to start but will come into place within the year.

Open to a couple with a Chief Stewardess, similar size yacht experience.

Qualifications required:

STCW, ENG1

Chief Mate OOW 3000gt

SSO

Good engineering knowledge AEC1 & 2 an advantage

Previous experience on a similar size vessel

2 years minimum longevity in one position

European passport ideally.

Package Offered:

€8,000 pcm

60 days leave

3 month trail period

SEA Contract



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)
  • Drivers License
Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • MCA CoC Officer of the Watch <3000gt
RYA Qualifications
  • RYA Powerboat Level 2
  • RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency (PWC)

Location

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  • Homeport Italy
  • Destination Worldwide/TBC
  • Current Location Italy

About West Nautical

West Nautical Limitedn18a Osborne RoadnJesmondnNE2 2AD [ view on map ]

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