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The Crew Network

Captain in United States

Start date : 15th February 2026

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Position Deck > Captain

Vessel/Shorebased Type 40m (131ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Both

Flag State US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 5+ years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 30th Jan 2026

Job ID #3851966

Summary

Position: CAPTAIN 

US FLAG - Captain must hold USCG license.

MUST HAVE CHARTER EXPERIENCE.  

Yacht: 40m Motor Private - US Flag  

Job ID: 1639648 

Location: Ft. Lauderdale 

Start date: SOON 

Itinerary: Florida, Bahamas

License Required: USCG 500gt+ Master

STCW

USCG Medical 

US Passport

Adv. FF


MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A BACK GROUND CHECK. No previous DUIs, arrests, etc. 

Requirements: CHARTER experience

Proven record of captaining 30m+ for 3+ years

Good verifiable references

Good longevity

Solid crew management

Hands on approach.  

Reliable, honest and active with a charter personality.

Good history of longevity - good verifiable references.

 

Neat presentation, well spoken. Professional.


Good with warranty work and strong knowledge of engineering

Working well with the yacht manager.

Good record keeping/accounts.


About the job:

The owner is a professional with a family. Must be child friendly. They will use their yacht moderately. They look for around 10 charters per year. Good tips for the crew. They are experienced yacht owners. They will love to have a Captain that enjoys exploring. Giving them cruising options, etc.


Salary: Within salary guidelines- To be discussed during interview process

Time off, etc. to be discussed during interview process.

Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • Green Card (or US Citizen)
  • Green Card (or US Citizen)

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
  • Drivers License
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • MCA CoC Master <500gt / Class 5
  • MCA CoC Master <500gt / Class 5

Location

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  • Homeport United States
  • Destination North Atlantic Ocean
  • Current Location United States

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