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Head of Department

Chief Engineer in Antigua & Barbuda

Start date : 23rd March 2026

10,500 USD($)

per month

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Position Engineering > Chief Engineer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 53m (174ft)

Vessel Type Support Vessel

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Yacht Built 2024

Number of Crew 11

Position Type Rotational (2:2)

Yachting Experience 5+ years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 15th Feb 2026

Job ID #3897576

Summary

53m 497gt support yacht seeking a rotational chief engineer.

Damen/Antalia built Yacht Support launched in 2024, operating with 11 crew including C/E and 2/E.

2 x MTU 4000 M65R 16V with 2 x Caterpillar C9.3 genis.

Position is to be filled by the end of March which will allow time for a handover with the current C/E - rotational partner.

Seeking a dynamic and versatile individual, keen to help out with all vessel operations.

Support vessel to a renowned 110m MY, with plans to go world cruising at the end of 2026, used by an active family

The yacht is scheduled for a 3 month yard period starting in September after a med season.

We carry three large tenders for the mother ship so experience in tender maintenance is ideal.

2/2 rotation, salary DOE but starting at 10,000.00USD/month, single cabin, economy flights.

B1B2 in hand preferred, with 1-2 year longevity in rank.

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)
Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RIII/3 Y4 Chief Engineer (<200gt <1500kW)/ EOOW III/1 (SV) (<3000gt <9000kW)

Location

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  • Homeport Barbados
  • Destination Worldwide/TBC
  • Current Location Antigua & Barbuda

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