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Head of Department

Chief Officer/1st Mate in Sint Maarten

Start date : 21st April 2025

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Position Chief Officer/1st Mate

Vessel/Shorebased Type 65m (213ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Position Type Rotational (2:2)

Yachting Experience 5+ years

Posted 25th Mar 2025

Job ID #2694321

Summary

*** Thank you to those who have applied. As you can imagine there has been a high number of applicants. We are currently reviewing these and will reach out to those shortlisted in the coming week ***

Private 65m M/Y are recruiting for an experienced rotational Chief Officer to join our team. The successful candidate must have previously served as a Chief Officer on a vessel >500GT for at least 2 years and be familiar operating a managed yacht under SMS and ensuring safe practices whilst maintaining our positive and upbeat dynamic on board. You will have Transas Navi Sailor 4000 ECDIS type specific certificate in hand and be familiar with boat Navi Sailor and Navi planner software.

Ideally, you will have PWC instructor license and be familiar with the RYA PWC training centre system. You must be good at accounting and managing your spending to a budget.

The role requires a candidate that is organised, has a high level of attention to detail, can communicate effectively with owners, is excellent at managing a team alongside the 2nd officer and will keep everyone motivated throughout long guest cruising seasons.

The yacht is two season cruising the Mediterranean in summer and Caribbean in winter. You will join for a handover from a long serving CO immediately prior to our delivery back to Europe.

Working language of the yacht is English which you must be genuinely fluent / mother tongue. Additional languages are beneficial.

References will be checked and background checks performed. You must be willing to submit to random drug tests if required.

Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

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

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
Specialised Security Courses
  • Proficiency as Ship Security Officer (SSO) (A-VI/5)

Location

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  • Destination Mediterranean Sea
  • Current Location Sint Maarten

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