Captain 46m USA Flagged Private MY

Category:
Deck Jobs
Position:
Captain
Salary:
DOE
Location:
Florida, USA
Start date:
2 Weeks
Job posted:
February 12, 2025

CAPTAIN POSITION AVAILABLE

We are looking for an experienced hands-on Captain to work with a very experienced owner aboard an immaculately maintained US flagged 46m motor yacht, predominantly cruising the Bahamas and USA East Coast.

The captain needs to have:

  • Previous experience as a captain of vessels >40m
  • Min 5 years experience as a captain
  • USCG Master 500 or 1600 required 
  • Excellent yacht handling, seamanship and navigation skills
  • Good longevity with references from previous employers
  • A very professional attitude and work ethic
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Meticulous with record keeping, accounts, budgets, budget management and crew admin
  • Familiar with USA legal and regulatory compliance
  • USA citizen or Green Card holder
  • At least 3 verifiable written references

This is a live aboard position and the captain will be required to give the owner, yacht and crew his/her full commitment.

Start date: within 2 weeks

More information will be made available to shortlisted candidates

Work Experience Requirements:

All applicants must have previous experience in working on yachts matching the following requirements:

  • Yacht sizes:  40-49m or 50-69m
  • Yacht types:  motor
  • Yacht uses:   private
  • Experience length:  min 5 years

Language Requirements:

Good knowledge of the English language is required.

Certificates and Qualifications:

All applicants must hold a valid ENG1 certificate to be able to apply for this position.

A valid STCW Basic Safety Training certificate is required from all applicants. Please sign up for an STCW course and obtain the certificate if you don't have it yet.