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Mega Yacht Solutions Ltd

Captain in Italy

13,500 EUR(€)

per month

Position Filled
Suitable for Team/Couple

Position Captain

Vessel/Shorebased Type 40m (131ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Both

Yacht Built 2025

Number of Crew 10

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 10+ years

Looking for Team/Couple Yes

Posted 24th Mar 2025

Job ID #2691411

Summary

Captain – 40m New Build Motor Yacht (Private & Charter)

Location: Mediterranean (Summer) & Bahamas & Caribbean (Winter)

Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent leading to Rotational upon completion of warranty period

Start Date: ASAP (prior to final outfitting & delivery)

We are seeking a highly experienced and professional Captain for a new construction 40m private motor yacht. The vessel is currently in the final stages of completion and will be delivered to its owner in July 2025. This is a unique opportunity to take command from the outset and build a strong, experienced crew around you. We will consider a strong couple

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee final outfitting, sea trials, and delivery
  • Establish operational standards and safety procedures
  • Lead, manage, and motivate a team of up to 9 to 10 crew (depending on Capt couple or not)
  • Ensure the highest standards of navigation, maintenance, and presentation
  • Deliver an exceptional private / charter yachting experience to the owner and charter guests

Ideal Candidate:

  • Master 500GT (minimum)
  • Proven experience as Captain on vessels 35m+
  • Strong technical knowledge and ISM/ISPS familiarity
  • Hands-on, professional, and calm under pressure
  • Fluent in English with excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Experience with new builds and owner relations highly valued

Package:

  • Competitive salary (DOE)
  • Full rotation or non-rotation (TBC with candidate)
  • Private ad Cherter use, with moderate to high cruising schedule
  • Long-term opportunity with excellent owner support


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)
  • Drivers License
Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • MCA CoC Master <500gt / Class 5

Location

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  • Destination Mediterranean Sea
  • Current Location Italy

About Mega Yacht Solutions Ltd

Shafleet House, Main Road Shafleet, Isle of Wight PO30 4NS [ view on map ]

More from Mega Yacht Solutions Ltd

  • Permanent
  • 40m (131ft) Motor Yacht
  • Italy
  • EUR (€)9,000.00 Per Month

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