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Burgess

Chase Boat Captain in United States

Start date : 24th March 2025

8,000 USD($)

per month

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Position Chase Boat Captain

Vessel/Shorebased Type 26m (85ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 5+ years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 5th Feb 2025

Job ID #2635825

Summary

Burgess Recruitment is looking for a Captain/Engineer for the Chase Boat, (Riva 88 ft), operating in the Bahamas and Fort Lauderdale, US.

Start Date: March 2025

Salary: $8,000 USD per month

Leave: 60 days annual holiday

Qualifications:

  • MCA Master 200 GT and AEC - 2
  • Strong engineering maintenance skills, including handling associated tenders (Riva 38 ft and Midnight Express 43 ft).

Requirements:

  • Must demonstrate proficiency in managing warranty work and long-term vessel maintenance.
  • Availability to oversee a summer season of extensive shipyard warranty repairs (June-October 2025 at Fort Lauderdale’s LMC Shipyard).

Other:

Please also apply and register through the Burgess website. (via 'careers')

The role involves full-time responsibility for the chase boats operation and maintenance, including oversight of technical engineering for the associated smaller vessels. A skipper is already in place for driving and cleaning these boats. The position excludes a couple’s role, as a Deck/Stewardess is already onboard.

Burgess is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

SCAM ALERT: You will never be asked for any money or sensitive personal information during the recruitment process. Always verify details about the job, the yacht, and the recruiter using reliable online resources. Stay vigilant and protect yourself from scams.

Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • B1/B2
  • C1/D
  • Green Card (or US Citizen)
  • Schengen (or EU Resident)

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • MCA Master <200gt / OOW <500gt
Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • MCA Approved Engine Course (AEC 1 & 2) Certificate

Location

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  • Destination North Atlantic Ocean
  • Current Location United States

About Burgess

Cunard House 15 Regent Street St James's London SW1Y 4LR United Kingdom [ view on map ]

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