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Winch Yacht Recruitment

Chief Engineer

Start date : 18th February 2026

10,000 EUR(€)

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 (3:3)

Yachting Experience 5+ years

Michelin Star Experience Yes

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 5th Feb 2026

Job ID #3885254

Summary

Y2 CHIEF ENGINEER

Yachting exp: 5 years minimum

Vessel: 55m MY Private

Start: Asap

Location: TBD

Rotation: 10 weeks on 10 weeks off

Salary: 9,000 - 10,000 Euros DOE

This 55m MY is currently looking for a Y2 Chief Engineer to join them asap. The minimum requirement for this position is a Y2 certification along with 5 years minimum yachting experience. Previous experience as a chief on similar sized vessels or larger is a must. On offer is a fair salary along with a time for time rotation. Please only apply if you are available now and not in a months time. If w see the word "present or current" on your most recent position you will not be considered. We need candidates available now.


Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • B1/B2

Essential Qualifications

Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RIII/2 Y2 Chief Engineer (<3000gt <3000kW)/ Chief Engineer (SV) (<3000gt <9000kW)

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