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Captain

Deckhand in Netherlands Antilles

Assistant Engineer

Start date : 8th February 2026

3,500 EUR(€)

per month

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Position Deck > Deckhand

Vessel/Shorebased Type 40m (131ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Charter

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Yacht Built CDM Year 2021

Number of Crew 9

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 6 months - 1 year

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 8th Jan 2026

Job ID #3852932

Summary

We are looking for a dedicated Deckhand / Asst Engineer to join our team aboard a 40m motor yacht in the Caribbean Sea. In this permanent role, you will work within a crew of nine, contributing to the vessel's daily operations and maintenance. Key responsibilities include performing general deck duties, assisting with mooring and anchoring, maintaining the exterior cleanliness, driving jet tender and providing support to fellow crew members as needed and helping in the Engine room as asst. engineer. The split between Deck and Engineering is about 80/20%. The ideal candidate has at least a season on a busy charter yach to at least a year on private. He is dedicated and full of energy, have a strong work ethic, excellent teamwork skills, and a readiness to learn. Previous experience in a similar position, driving jet tenders, valid PBL2 or higher for the deck side and minimum AEC 1 and preferably holding AEC 2 as well for the engineering ticket requirement by Flag. Depending on experience the package is above industry standard, busy charter vessel, low crew turnover, training budget, bonus program and caring owners.

South African applicants are not accepted, due to the limit on board being reached!

Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • B1/B2
  • Green Card (or US Citizen)

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • MCA Able Seafarer Deck Certificate
Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • MCA Approved Engine Course (AEC 1 & 2) Certificate
RYA Qualifications
  • RYA VHF Marine Radio (SRC)
  • RYA Powerboat Level 2

Location

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  • Homeport Vilanova, Spain
  • Destination Caribbean Sea (Dual season charter Caribbean and Med)
  • Current Location St Maarten, Netherlands Antilles