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Captain in United States

Start date : 31st March 2025

15,000 USD($)

per month

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Position Captain

Vessel/Shorebased Type 40m (131ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 5+ years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 27th Mar 2025

Job ID #2696543

Summary

Actively looking for an Experienced Captain to join a 40m Private Motor Yacht.

This is a single season vessel that is based in Miami, the owners use the vessel for trips into the Bahamas and weekends.

  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Permanent contract
  • B1/B2 in hand
  • Single Season Private Motor Yacht
  • Based in the USA
  • Fluent English (Additional languages are a plus)
  • Qualification - Master 500 GT
  • STCW (fully updated) with PSA/PDSD
  • Seafarer's Medical Certificate
  • Seaman's Discharge Book (preferable)
  • Valid Driving License

Ideal candidate will have the following:

  • Strong technical knowledge of all yacht systems including engines, generators, and electrical systems.
  • Able to maintain a positive crew atmosphere onboard.
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills.
  • Strong organization and communication skills.
  • ISM and ISPS knowledge.


Package:

  • Salary: $15,000 pcm
  • Leave: Standard
  • Itinerary: USA, Bahamas and Caribbean


** Please read the full job description carefully and ensure you meet all the criteria listed before applying. A Recruitment Consultant will be in touch via email/phone should you meet the client’s requirements. **

Languages

English / Fluent

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • MCA CoC Master <500gt / Class 5

Location

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  • Homeport United States
  • Destination United States
  • Current Location United States

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