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Captain

Chief Engineer in Virgin Islands (U.S.)

Start date : 20th January 2026

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Position Engineering > Chief Engineer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 46m (151ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Number of Crew 9

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 1 - 2 years

Posted 7th Jan 2026

Job ID #3850266

Summary

Looking for a dynamic, hands-on engineer for a lovely family orientated private program.


– Start date: Immediate

– Itinerary: Dual Season

– Package: Above Industry Standard. DOE

– Medical Insurance

– 38 days leave + discretionary days off 

– Permanent

– Running with an assistant engineer



Experience and attributes required:

– Longevity

– Previous experience as chief engineer on similar sized yacht

– Must be fluent in English


Qualifications:

STCW (Fully Updated) with PDSD

Seafarer's Medical Certificate

Y4 minimum

Valid B1/B2 Visa


Visas

  • B1/B2

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RIII/3 Y4 Chief Engineer (<200gt <1500kW)/ EOOW III/1 (SV) (<3000gt <9000kW)

Location

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  • Homeport Cayman Islands
  • Destination Worldwide/TBC
  • Current Location Virgin Islands (U.S.)

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