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The Crew Network - Ft. Lauderdale

Chief Officer/1st Mate in Bahamas

Start date : 19th January 2026

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 Certified Recruitment Agency

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Position Deck > Chief Officer/1st Mate

Vessel/Shorebased Type 60m (197ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Both

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Temporary

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 9th Jan 2026

Job ID #3854173

Summary

CHIEF OFFICER - RELIEF - IDEALLY MASTER 3000gt 

Not sure how long - Start date SOON

Required: CO 3000 or US equivalent


JOB ID: 1640060

Yacht: 60m Motor - Charter/Private

Start date : SOON


Itinerary: Caribbean / US / Med

License Requirements: Chief Mate 3000 WOULD IDEALLY LIKE A MASTER 3000gt.

Requirements:

Must haves:

Chief Officer 3000 with 3 - 5 years' experience in Yachting. 

B1/B2 (min. 1 year until exp.)

ENG1 (min. 1 year until exp.)

Cayman Islands Endorsement and Discharge Book

ECDIS with Transas type rating


Medical PIC (option)

SSO (option)


Strong bridge/navigation and deck experience 

Excellent leadership skills - leads by example with respect and encouragement.

Good Mentor

Good communicator - positive reinforcement - trainer

Administrative skills

Outgoing and professional demeanor

Friendly and happy personality

Active, proactive, energetic.


PREFERENCES: non smoker, no visible tattoos, fit and healthy lifestyle. Light drinkers.

Responsibilities: 2nd in command. In charge of deck crew and all crew when captain is away. Bridge management, ISM, MLC compliant regulations, training and leading deck crew. Managing paperwork, audits, etc. Charter quality performance.


Team: NO

Salary range: daily rate: USD $350 - negotiable 

PACKAGE: Standard Temporary SEA Contract. 


Commercial Registered Yacht: - YES

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)
  • Drivers License
Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • MCA CoC Chief Mate <3000gt

Location

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  • Homeport Caribbean
  • Destination Caribbean Sea
  • Current Location Bahamas

About The Crew Network - Ft. Lauderdale

1800 SE 10th Avenue Suite 400 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 [ view on map ]

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 Certified Recruitment Agency

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