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Winch Yacht Recruitment

Chief Engineer

Start date : 9th February 2026

10,000 USD($)

per month

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Position Engineering > Chief Engineer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 55m (180ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Rotational (2:2)

Yachting Experience 5+ years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 31st Jan 2026

Job ID #3879447

Summary

Y3 CHIEF ENGINEER

Yacht exp: 5 years minimum

Vessel: 55m MY Charter

Start: Asap

Location: Caribbean winter then Genoa in April

Rotation: 2:2

Salary: $10,000 USD

MTU main engines

This 55m MY is currently looking for a Y3 Chief Engineer to join the asap in the Caribbean. You will have a minimum of 5 years yachting experience, with a minim of 3 as Chief onboard similar sized vessels. This is a very active charter yacht when she is up and running, so we require someone who is good at thinking on their feet and who looks for the solution before reporting things as a problem. Due to this being an asap start, please only apply if you are ready straight away.

Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

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

Essential Qualifications

Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RIII/3 Y3 Chief Engineer (<500gt <3000kW)/ Chief Engineer (SV) (<500gt 3000kW)

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