Summary
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We are currently looking for a captain and chief stewardess couple for a 46 meter private/charter yacht (395GT). The yacht has been undergoing an extensive refit since August 8, 2023, and delivery to the owner is now anticipated for early June 2025.
Overview & Rotation Plan The plan is for the incoming captain to join me during the final phase of the shipyard period under a temporary contract, which will end upon completion of the refit, just prior to delivery (Aiming for June). The permanent rotational contract—starting in sync with the chief stewardess—will begin after the first owner’s trip. We are now preparing for a summer cruising season along the northeast coast of the U.S.
Yacht Details
- Vessel: Palmer Johnson 6 meters
- Engines: MTU M90 4000 Series, 16V 3,650HP (Total: 5,440 kW)
- Refit: Paint job, new teak decks, deck layout modifications, interior design upgrades, bridge and AV/IT upgrades
- Location: Savannah, GA
- Crew: Operates with 16 crew total, 9 onboard at a time. Heads of department receive 170 days leave/year; other crew, 120 days/year
- Seasonal Plan: Dual season, operating on both sides of the Atlantic. The vessel will cross on its own bottom and will be commercially registered for charter, aiming to become a top-tier charter boat
- Dayworker budget available during shipyard period
Position Details
Captain (Rotational)
- Temporary Contract: $11,000–$12,000/month DOE, starting ASAP until end of refit
- Permanent Contract: $10,000–$11,000/month over 12 months, starting after first owner’s trip
- Leave:
- Temporary: 120 days/year (2 months on / 1 month off)
- Permanent: 170 days/year (10 weeks on / 10 weeks off; travel days counted as working days)
- Annual bonus: Discretionary, based on performance
Chief Stewardess (Rotational)
- Permanent Contract: $6,000/month over 12 months, DOE
- Leave: 170 days/year (10 weeks on / 10 weeks off)
- Annual bonus: Discretionary, based on performance
Candidate Profile
Captain
- Master 500GT license (minimum), valid and up to date
- Strong engineering knowledge and hands-on skills
- Minimum 5 years experience on similar-sized vessels
- Charter experience required
- Familiar with mini ISM systems
- Proficient in using SeaHub, Manage My Vessel, and Voly, or familiar with similar platforms
- Solid administrative abilities
- Must be willing to run a dry boat (no alcohol on board)
Chief Stewardess
- Food & Hygiene Level 2 certification (mandatory)
- Experience on vessels of similar size
- Charter or fast-paced private vessel experience
- Must be creative (decoration) and enjoy entertaining the guests
- Strong computer and administrative skills
- Must be organized, calm, clean, focused, friendly, and sober
- B1/B2 visa preferred (US foreigner)
- All certificates and medical (ENG1) up to date
- No alcohol or illegal substances allowed on board; crew must never be under the influence while on board.
