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YOA Yacht Crew

Chief Officer/1st Mate

Start date : 14th February 2026

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Position Deck > Chief Officer/1st Mate

Vessel/Shorebased Type 40m (131ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 2nd Feb 2026

Job ID #3880654

Summary

We are looking for a First Mate to join a 40m+ Private, World Cruising Yacht.

The candidate can be a bosun ready to step up; but must have a good range of experience, including excellent tender handling skills and Yacht Master Offshore ticket at a minimum.

Fishing, diving and engineering experience is required.

Start date: ASAP

Salary: High end of industry standard

Leave: 42days

13th month bonus and training incentives.

Must have B1B2 visa.

Applications through YOA are preferred and will be beneficial to your chances of being interviewed.

Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • B1/B2

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RYA Yachtmaster Offshore

About YOA Yacht Crew

14 Caithness Court Jacks Point Queenstown 9371 NEW ZEALAND [ view on map ]

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