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Marinescence

Chief Engineer in Bahamas

Start date : 19th February 2026

12,000 USD($)

per month

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Position Engineering > Chief Engineer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 50m (164ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Both

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Number of Crew 9

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 19th Feb 2026

Job ID #3902195

Summary

About the yacht

It is a 50m charter/private Motor Yacht based in Bahamas with 9 crew members.  

The project

We are looking for a chief engineer for a permanent position, starting as soon as possible. 

The program this season is to cruise in the Bahamas and New England

Desired profile

  • English speaking is mandatory.
  • At least a Y3 certificate is needed and valid STCW and ENG1. 
  • B1B2 visa already in hand is compulsory.
  • Previous experience in yachting as a Chief engineer or strong 2nd engineer ready to step up is compulsory.

Salary : 12 000$/month. 60 leave days per year

Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • B1/B2

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RIII/3 Y3 Chief Engineer (<500gt <3000kW)/ Chief Engineer (SV) (<500gt 3000kW)

Location

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  • Homeport Bahamas
  • Destination Worldwide/TBC
  • Current Location Bahamas

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