Required Role Chief Mate

Chief Officer / MY 50m
Commercial Yacht
Posted by: Crew Recruiting Agency

Main Details

  • Boarding: from 15/09/2026
  • Wage (TBD)
  • Type of Contract: Permanent
  • Favorite Itineraries:
    • Mediterranean: Med (In General)
  • Contractual Nationality: Undeclared
  • Gender: Undeclared
    Gender does not mean any kind of discrimination. Sometimes it is simply necessary for the layout of the double cabins, with mutual respect for the people enlisted on board.
  • Current Seafarer Location: Europe (All)
    Seafarers who are in these geographical areas can apply.
  • Languages Required: English

Secondary Details

A 50m commercial Motor Yacht is currently looking for an experienced Chief Officer to join the team. The yacht is primarily used by the owner, with light charter activity, and operates on a single-season schedule in the Mediterranean. During the winter, the vessel will be based in Italy. The position is due to start at the beginning of September 2026. Salary is to be discussed, with 3.3 days of leave provided per month. Due to the current cabin arrangements, this position is open to male candidates only. Applicants should have at least 2–3 years of experience working as an Officer on board Motor Yachts of 40m or larger. A Chief Officer 3000 license is required, along with written references.

Who can apply

Chief Mate

Required Certifications

The following certifications are required for this job.
  • Charter / Commercial Yacht, for this assignment the candidate must have the STCW maritime certifications.
  • Passport
  • ENG1 / (or equivalent)
  • Basic Training STCW - 78/95-2010
  • STCW 78 / 95-2010 courses - specific for deck officers

Required Licenses

The following license is required for this job In case of multiple equivalent licenses, you must have at least one. In any case, please always check that your profile is compatible with the roles (Captain, Ch. Engineer etc.) and with the ship details (Tonnage, Power etc.).
  • Chief Mate On Commercial Yachts Between 500 & 3000 GT

Skills / Character

The following skills and character traits are required for this assignment.
    PSC & Authorities Visits    Flag Inspections    ISM - Management    LSA - Management    Watchkeeping    Tender Driving < 10MT.    Water Toys Management    Deck Maintenance    Polishing    Teak Deck Care    Exterior Yacht Wash    Cleaning & Detailing    Leadership    Team Player    Positive    Self-motivated    Not Dramatic

YACHT

  • Type: Motor Yacht 24/50 MT
  • Purpose / Service: Commercial Yacht
  • Flag:
  • Length: 50 mt. (164 ft.)
Reference YBC-001253 Posted on 21/08/2026
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