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Chief Officer — M/Y Explorer (Confidential, worldwide)

Employer verified · Aug 28, 2026 — Company registration and an authorised contact were checked by SeaTalent.

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Chief Officer · Motor yacht · Americas, Fort Lauderdale

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Overview

Position
Chief Officer
Vessel type
Motor yacht
Charter / private
Private
Flag
Marshall Islands
Sector
Superyacht
Contract
Rotational· 2:2
Starts
Experience required
6 years
Salary
Salary not published
Posted
Job reference
D1E2

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Summary

On behalf of a private owner, we are recruiting a chief officer for a 100 m+ explorer-class motor yacht cruising worldwide, from the Caribbean to the Pacific and Southeast Asia depending on the season. The company name is revealed once you apply; the vessel's identity stays confidential. Joining is arranged through Fort Lauderdale, and rotation is 2:2.

You will run deck department planning and watchkeeping under the captain, lead a team of ten across deck and tender operations, and manage ISM/ISPS documentation for a vessel that regularly clears customs in multiple jurisdictions on a single itinerary. We are looking for someone with at least six years' deck officer experience on yachts over 70 m and a genuinely global itinerary background.

Responsibilities

  • Deck department planning and watchkeeping
  • Management of a 10-person deck team
  • ISM/ISPS documentation across multiple jurisdictions
  • Tender and expedition equipment oversight
  • Passage planning for long ocean crossings

Benefits

  • 2:2 rotation, paid leave period
  • Flights and transfers worldwide
  • Full health insurance
  • Annual training budget

Qualifications

Required certificates

  • STCW Basic Safety TrainingSTCW_BASIC
  • ENG1 Seafarer MedicalENG1
  • OOW <3000GTOOW_3000

Preferred certificates

  • Proficiency in Designated Security DutiesPDSD
  • Advanced Fire FightingADV_FIRE_FIGHTING
  • Master <3000GTMASTER_3000GT

Language & visas

Language requirement

  • English · B2

Visa requirement

  • US B1/B2

Location

Region
Americas
City
Fort Lauderdale
Country
United States
Remote join
Possible

Employer

Employer verified · Company registration and an authorised contact were checked by SeaTalent.

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