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Chief Engineer in United States

Start date : 10th February 2026

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Position Engineering > Chief Engineer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 40m (131ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Both

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Yacht Built 2024

Number of Crew 8

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Posted 31st Jan 2026

Job ID #3879435

Summary

We are looking for a sole Engineer to join a 40m private charter yacht within the next 2 weeks.

The vessel is currently in Florida and will be cruising the Caribbean for the next few months before shipping over to charter in the Med for the summer.

Required qualifications:

  • Y3 or Y4 with a MTU course
  • Experience as Chief engineer on similar sized vessels or as Second engineer on +60m yachts
  • B1B2 visa in hand with preferably Schengen visa as well
  • All certificates and medical up to date for at least the next 6 months
  • Any tender driving experience or qualifications would be advantages

Due to the manning levels we would require someone who does not shy away from assisting on deck and with the chase boat.

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)
  • Drivers License
Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • MCA Approved Engine Course (AEC 1 & 2) Certificate
  • MCA Engine Watch Rating Certificate
  • MCA Marine Engine Operator License (Y)
  • RIII/3 Y4 Chief Engineer (<200gt <1500kW)/ EOOW III/1 (SV) (<3000gt <9000kW)

Location

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  • Destination Worldwide/TBC
  • Current Location Florida, United States