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Vela Recruitment

Chief Officer/1st Mate in Barbados

Start date : 15th January 2026

6,000 EUR(€)

per month

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Position Deck > Chief Officer/1st Mate

Vessel/Shorebased Type 45m (148ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Charter

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Rotational (3:1)

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Posted 12th Jan 2026

Job ID #3856608

Summary

Chief Officer - Private/Charter 40m M/Y

We are looking for a dynamic Chief Officer with proven charter experience to join a dual season successful charter yacht with owners trips in between. Starting latest mid-January in the Caribbean.


Package details:

Salary - 6,000+ Euros/month (doe)

Leave - 3:1 Rotation

Itinerary - Dual season Caribbean / Med

Start date - 15th January (ideally)


Responsibilities & attributes required:

Manage the deck team and lead a well maintained exterior

Tender driving of large chase boat

Previous charter experience on a similar sized vessel

Proven longevity

Mini ISM experience and knowledge


Qualifications:

OOW 3000GT

STCW BST

ENG1

B1B2 (essential)

SSO, AEC & PWI (desired)

Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • B1/B2
  • Schengen/ Visa-Free Exemption (or EU Resident)

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • MCA CoC Officer of the Watch <3000gt

Location

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  • Destination Worldwide/TBC
  • Current Location Barbados

About Vela Recruitment

South of France [ view on map ]

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