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3rd Officer

Start date : 14th March 2026

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Position Deck > 3rd Officer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 80m (262ft)

Vessel Type Expedition Vessel

Charter/Private Both

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Contract

Yachting Experience 0 - 6 months

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 22nd Jan 2026

Job ID #3869554

Summary

We are seeking a temporary Third Officer for a Private/Charter polar operating expedition vessel. 

The ideal candidate will have a background as OOW in commercial expedition or passenger vessels in high latitudes with experience operating in ice.

This will be on a temporary contract for the Arctic season, Starting mid March to late May, with the possibility to run on depending on charter bookings & ice conditions.

The opportunity to return for the winter Antarctic season will also be available for the right candidate.

OOW Unlimited & Basic Polar Certificate required. Ice experience, tender driving ability & HLO preferred.

Successful candidate will be joining an established, highly professional and dynamic multinational yacht crew, with a busy charter season ahead.



Languages

English / Fluent

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
STCW Modules (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • Basic Training for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (A-V/4)

Location

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  • Destination Arctic Ocean