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Chief Officer/1st Mate in Sint Maarten

Start date : 14th March 2026

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Position Deck > Chief Officer/1st Mate

Vessel/Shorebased Type 40m (131ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 4th Mar 2026

Job ID #3918714

Summary

looking for a permanent mate⚓️

Private dual season 40m motor yacht looking for a mate to join in the Caribbean latest mid March.

Vessel will be heading to the Bahamas before end of April before doing a trip in Bahamas and then over to Florida for brief yard period. New England season, Caribbean then 2027 Med season. Experience in these areas essential as you will be leading two deck crew who have not done these areas before. you will be in charge of the deck, ordering, watch schedules, MMV, LSA and FFE checks. Working alongside the captain on drills, passage planning and compliance. It is an officer role with a very hands on approach.

Must fill following criteria:

• B1/B2 in hand

• Previous mate experience 

• Large tender driving experience (40ft tender)

• All certs and visas valid 

• 3 years minimum in the industry

• Male DTCA 

• Yacht master minimum

Candidates in America or Caribbean will be preferred. Middle of March joining date for a brief handover ideally with the present mate as he has been onboard for over two years.




Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • B1/B2

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RYA Yachtmaster Offshore

Location

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  • Destination Caribbean Sea
  • Current Location Sint Maarten