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The Crew Network - Ft. Lauderdale

Captain in United States

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 Certified Recruitment Agency

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Position Captain

Vessel/Shorebased Type 45m (148ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Number of Crew 10

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 10+ years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 9th Apr 2025

Job ID #2710774

Summary

Position: Captain 

Master 500gt +

Yacht: 45m Motor - Private 

Job ID: 1590486

Location: US 

Start date: SOON

Itinerary: Bahamas, New England summer, BVIs/USVIs winter 

License Required: Master 500 GT+


Requirements: Captain experience on similar sized vessels - Strong management skills.

Longevity and Positive References are extremely important. An outgoing personality, safety top priority. Active, happy disposition, motivator.  


Good with a schedule that he/she creates, encourages, and maintains.

Good with maintaining longevity in crew and within budget.

Good with safety

Strong leadership skills - Leads by example - good crew retention 

Organized

Solid record keeping 

Knowledge of US, Bahamas, New England

STCW + Refresher as needed

GMDSS

ECDIS

PSCRB

AFF

ENG1 or current fit for duty marine medical (valid for 6 months) - unrestricted

US passport or B1/B2 visa 


Longevity with prior employment

Positive references - minimum of last three

Working for an experienced yacht owner - They enjoy spending time onboard. The summer in New England and from Jan. - April in the Virgin Islands. 

Responsibilities: Captain 

Salary range: Within yachting salary guidelines 

Package: to be finalized during interview process.

Commercially registered yacht: Yes Under 500 GT

Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • B1/B2
  • Green Card (or US Citizen)

Essential Qualifications

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

Location

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  • Homeport United States
  • Destination North Atlantic Ocean
  • Current Location United States

About The Crew Network - Ft. Lauderdale

1800 SE 10th Avenue Suite 400 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 [ view on map ]

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 Certified Recruitment Agency

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