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First Engineer — M/Y Explorer (Confidential, worldwide)

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

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First Engineer · Motor yacht · Americas, Fort Lauderdale

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Overview

Position
First Engineer
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
E9F0

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Summary

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

You will support the chief engineer across a large diesel-electric plant, dual water-makers and an extensive workshop, and take the lead on planned maintenance for auxiliary systems. We are looking for someone with at least six years of engine room experience on yachts over 70 m, including diesel-electric propulsion.

Responsibilities

  • Diesel-electric plant support
  • Water-maker and auxiliary systems maintenance
  • Workshop management and spares control
  • Planned maintenance system oversight

Benefits

  • 2:2 rotation, paid leave period
  • Flights and transfers worldwide
  • Full health insurance
  • Certificate renewal support

Qualifications

Required certificates

  • STCW Basic Safety TrainingSTCW_BASIC
  • ENG1 Seafarer MedicalENG1
  • MCA Y2MCA_Y2

Preferred certificates

  • MCA Y1MCA_Y1

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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