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Chief Officer/1st Mate in South Africa

Start date : 15th May 2025

TBC USD($)

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Position Chief Officer/1st Mate

Vessel/Shorebased Type 49m (161ft)

Vessel Type Expedition Vessel

Charter/Private Both

Yacht Built 1969

Number of Crew 11

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 18th Apr 2025

Job ID #2473185

Summary

World class exploration yacht is looking for its next Chief Officer.

The yacht will remain within South Africa until June 2025 and then depart towards Mozambique, Comoros Islands, Seychelles and Maldives.

Requirements

  • Min. STCW Chief Officer 3000gt or Unlimited.
  • Full ISM experience to lead a commercial bridge.
  • Deck team of 3.
  • Confident tender driver. (zodiacs, RIB inboard and jet beach lander)
  • Shipyard experience - the Chief Officer is expected to be able to oversee certain projects by himself from start to finish.
  • + Diving.
  • + Video/Drone skills.
  • + Commercial experience.
  • + Pinpoint works.

On Offer

  • 60 days paid leave per year of work.
  • Lots of sea miles, a great program for someone that wants to progress further down the ladder.
  • Expedition yachting.
  • Salary according to experience.
  • Charter & Private use.


Languages

English / Fluent

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
  • Drivers License
Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • MCA CoC Chief Mate <3000gt

Location

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  • Destination Worldwide/TBC
  • Current Location South Africa

More from Head of Department

  • Starting 15th May 2025
  • Permanent
  • 49m (161ft) Expedition Vessel
  • South Africa
  • USD ($)3,000.00 Per Month

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