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YOA Yacht Crew

Chief Engineer in French Polynesia

Start date : 4th May 2025

10,000 EUR(€)

per month

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Position Chief Engineer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 51m (167ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Position Type Rotational (2:2)

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 17th Apr 2025

Job ID #2712094

Summary

Great opportunity for an experienced Chief Engineer to join a world cruising 50m+ support vessel in Tahiti.


Ideal candidate would hold a Y3 minimum as well as have 3-4 years experience on a similar size vessel with good longevity. Previous Damen experience a bonus.


The vessel also carries most of the water toys and tenders, so experience with their maintenance is essential. You will also be responsible for overseeing the 2nd Engineer on board.


Someone who is active, enjoys water sports and is a team player would fit in well with the already fun and hard working team on board.


Cruising itinerary is currently Tahiti, Fiji and Australia then TBC.


2:2 rotation.

 €10 000/month.

Annual increase as well as training allowance.

Own cabin.

Start date beginning May to join the vessel in Tahiti.

B1B2 visa and must hold French Schengen if required to enter Tahiti.


Applications through YOA are preferred and will be beneficial to your chances of being interviewed*

Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • B1/B2
  • Schengen (or EU Resident)

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
  • Drivers License
Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RIII/3 Y3 Chief Engineer (<500gt <3000kW)/ Chief Engineer (SV) (<500gt 3000kW)

Location

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  • Destination South Pacific Ocean
  • Current Location French Polynesia

About YOA Yacht Crew

14 Caithness Court Jacks Point Queenstown 9371 NEW ZEALAND [ view on map ]

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