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Vela Recruitment

Sole Engineer in Italy

Start date : 1st March 2026

6,500 EUR(€)

per month

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Position Engineering > Sole Engineer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 45m (148ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Both

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Number of Crew 8

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 17th Feb 2026

Job ID #3900030

Summary

Engineer - 45m Private/Charter M/Y

We are looking for an experienced sole engineer to join a 45m on a busy private and charter yacht. The yacht will have up to 6 weeks charter per season, and the role offers a generous charter bonus system alongside salary. Monaco winter base.


Start: March 1st

Salary: €6,500 + charter bonus tips, 45 days leave (more in reality during winter months)

Location: Western and Eastern Med


Responsibilities & attributes required:

1 year+ experience as engineer on yacht 40m+

Charter experience a bonus

Positive and proactive personality

Strong communication skills

Able to assist on deck from time to time


Qualifications:

STCW BST

ENG1

STCW III/2 (Y2)

VISA: Schengen Visa in hand/ EU Passport

Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

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

Essential Qualifications

Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RIII/2 Y2 Chief Engineer (<3000gt <3000kW)/ Chief Engineer (SV) (<3000gt <9000kW)
  • MCA Approved Engine Course (AEC 1 & 2) Certificate

Location

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  • Destination Mediterranean Sea
  • Current Location Italy

About Vela Recruitment

South of France [ view on map ]

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