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Captain

Chief Officer/1st Mate in United States

Start date : 1st February 2026

TBC USD($)

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Position Deck > Chief Officer/1st Mate

Vessel/Shorebased Type 53m (174ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Yacht Built 2000

Number of Crew 12

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 5+ years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 7th Jan 2026

Job ID #3850221

Summary

Chief Mate / Junior Captain required for 53m Feadship, holding Master 3000gt, with drive experience.

Role is 4 months per year in Chief Mate role / 4 months p/year covering Captain's leave / 4 months p/year leave.

Vessel is based on NE Coast USA during summer season, 4-6 week Caribbean seasons, usually South Florida between seasons.

Private use only, 95% time alongside dock. 5 month summer owners trips living aboard.

Very set schedule, with itinerary set well in advance.

This role may suit a candidate from larger yachts, already holding decent drive experience, looking for a step into their first drive.

Salary DOE in USD, 4 months of leave per year.

Must hold B1/B2 Visa or Green Card or US Citizen

Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • B1/B2

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 Master <3000gt / Class 4

Location

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  • Homeport United States
  • Destination Worldwide/TBC
  • Current Location United States