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Second 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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Second Officer · Motor yacht · Americas, Fort Lauderdale

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Overview

Position
Second Officer
Vessel type
Motor yacht
Charter / private
Private
Flag
Marshall Islands
Sector
Superyacht
Contract
Rotational· 2:2
Starts
Experience required
3 years
Salary
4,500–5,500 USD per month
Posted
Job reference
F3A4

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Summary

On behalf of a private owner, we are recruiting a second 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.

Watchkeeping, guest tender operations and safety equipment checks are shared with the chief officer and bosun across a busy expedition schedule. We are looking for someone with at least three years on deck aboard yachts over 30 m, comfortable with multi-jurisdiction customs and immigration paperwork on a genuinely global itinerary.

Responsibilities

  • Bridge watchkeeping support
  • Guest tender operations
  • Safety equipment and drill checks
  • Customs and immigration paperwork across multiple jurisdictions

Benefits

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

Qualifications

Required certificates

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

Preferred certificates

  • GMDSS Restricted Operator's CertificateGMDSS_ROC

Language & visas

Language requirement

  • English · B1

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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