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West Nautical

Chief Engineer in South Africa

Start date : 12th February 2026

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Position Engineering > Chief Engineer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 62m (203ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Rotational (3:3)

Yachting Experience 5+ years

Posted 12th Feb 2026

Job ID #3894398

Summary

West Nautical is recruiting for a Rotational Chief Engineer to join a 62m Private Vessel.

We are seeking a strong, hands-on engineering professional with a solid commercial maritime background and proven experience working with MTU engines. The ideal candidate will be confident managing all technical operations onboard, maintaining high safety and maintenance standards, and leading the engineering department efficiently.

Details:

Start date : +- mid March 2026

Qualifications: STCW, ENG1 & Y1

Salary: 12 000.00 Eur pm

Essential Qualifications

Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RIII/2 Y1 Chief Engineer (<3000gt <9000kW)/ Chief Engineer (SV) (<3000gt <9000kW)

Location

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  • Destination Worldwide/TBC
  • Current Location South Africa

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