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The Crew Network

Chief Officer/1st Mate in Bahamas

Start date : 21st January 2026

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Position Deck > Chief Officer/1st Mate

Vessel/Shorebased Type 38m (125ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Posted 8th Jan 2026

Job ID #3851885

Summary

Position: CHIEF MATE - YM+


**Please advise your location, availability, and salary range in cover letter** Thank you.

 

Yacht: MOTOR - 38m Private  

 

Job ID: 1639627

 

Location: Bahamas

 

Start date: SOON 

 

Itinerary: S. Florida, Bahamas, Caribbean- winter, New England for the summer 

 

Licence Required: YM+ 

 

Requirements: 

STCW + Refresher

Experience as a Mate on 35m+ for 2 years


ENG1 or current fit for duty marine medical (valid for 6 months)

Passport

Covid vaccination

 

VISA: B1/B2 visa, Schengen if needed for the Caribbean.

 

Background check and drug testing may apply.

 

Responsibilities: Deck/Exterior - Bridge

 

Job Specifics: Managing 1 deck crew. Hands on deck. Tender driving, deck maintenance, water sports, beach set ups, etc. 

Each department runs individually on their own schedules.

Watches are normally done by the live aboard crew only.

 

Other: A hard worker, with a nice personality and solid exterior experience.

 

Salary range: Within yachting salary guidelines depending on experience. Very good. USD

 

Package: Medical coverage, flights to and from the vessel, paid leave , etc. to be finalized during interview process.

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)
  • RYA Yachtmaster Offshore

Location

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  • Destination Caribbean Sea
  • Current Location Bahamas

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