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Owner or Representative

Captain in United States

Start date : 1st May 2025

TBC EUR(€)

Position Filled

Position Captain

Vessel/Shorebased Type 51m (167ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Both

Yacht Built 2020

Number of Crew 11

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 10+ years

Posted 7th Apr 2025

Job ID #2708871

Summary

Pristine boat needs a permanent Captain. Beautiful boat, handles great, nice toys and tenders. Successful charters with future charters booked. Owner's use about 8 weeks a year, about 6 weeks of charters per year. Strong Caribbean and Bahamas knowledge. Excellent opportunity for a S. FL-based Captain. Base after each trip in Ft. Lauderdale, alternate Palm Beach or Miami.

Requirements:

  • Caribbean and Bahamas experience
  • Experience leading a crew of 10 or more
  • References
  • Excellent communicator, especially with Owner and management company
  • By-the-book ISM and Safety management; transparent
  • Meet reporting deadlines for monthly financials and payroll
  • Overall command of crew; enforce policies and procedures
  • Mentor Ch Officer, ensure reporting is correct


Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • B1/B2
  • 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 Master <500gt / Class 5
  • Reg II/2 CoC Master (Unlimited) / Class 1
  • RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
  • RYA Yachtmaster Ocean
STCW Modules (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • GMDSS Restricted Operators Certificate (ROC)
  • GMDSS General Operators Certificate (GOC)
  • Electronic Chart Display (ECDIS)
  • Advanced Fire Fighting (A-VI/3)
  • Basic Training for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (A-V/4)
  • Proficiency in Medical First Aid (A-VI/4 1-3)
  • Advanced Training for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (A-V/4)
  • Proficiency in Medical Care
  • Able Seafarer (Yacht/Deck) Rating Certificate II/5
  • Efficient Deckhand (EDH)
  • Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (PSCRB) (A-VI/2 1-4)
  • Human, Element, Leadership & Management (Operational)
  • Human, Element, Leadership & Management (Management)

Location

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  • Homeport Fort Lauderdale, United States
  • Destination Caribbean Sea (Bahamas)
  • Current Location Palm Beach, United States

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