Finding superyacht roles in Charleston
The US rule for foreign crew, pay figures and the marinas where yachts berth in Charleston. Jobs in the area are listed above.
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Crewman classification
Under 22 CFR 41.41, a foreign national can be classed as a nonimmigrant crewman if they meet the rules in INA 101(a)(15)(D) and have permission to enter some foreign country after a temporary landing in the United States. A person employed on board in a capacity not required for normal operation and service is not classed as a crewman. Check the rules for your passport.
Pay by role and yacht size
| Role | 45 to 50 m | 70 m and over |
|---|---|---|
| Captain | EUR 9,000 to 12,000 | EUR 15,000+ |
| First Officer | EUR 4,500 to 6,000 | EUR 7,000+ |
| 2nd Mate / Bosun | EUR 3,200 to 4,000 | EUR 5,000+ |
| Deckhand | EUR 2,800 to 3,500 | EUR 3,000+ |
| Chief Engineer | EUR 7,000 to 9,500 | EUR 8,500+ |
| Chef | EUR 5,500 to 6,500 | EUR 8,000+ |
| Chief Steward(ess) / Purser | EUR 2,800 to 4,000 | EUR 3,000+ |
| Steward(ess) | EUR 2,200 to 2,500 | EUR 2,200 to 2,500 |
UKSA salary guide 2025, in EUR. The guide does not state the pay period and is not specific to Charleston.
Where yachts berth
Addresses and phone numbers from the marinas' own pages and the City of Charleston.
Safe Harbor Charleston City
7 Lockwood Drive, Charleston SC 29401. Phone 843.723.5098.
Charleston Maritime Center
10 Wharfside Street, Charleston SC 29402. Phone 843-853-3625.
Charleston Harbor Marina
24 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant SC 29464. Phone (843) 284-7062.
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
- NOAA NCEI, 1991 to 2020 monthly normals, Charleston City
- US National Hurricane Center, climatology
- NOAA Coast Pilot 4, chapter 6
- 33 CFR 110.173, Port of Charleston anchorages
- Charleston Branch Pilots Association
- 19 CFR 4.94, cruising licence
- 22 CFR 41.41, crewmen
- US Customs and Border Protection, Charleston port
- Safe Harbor Charleston City
- Dockwalk, Safe Harbor Charleston City
- Soundings, Safe Harbor Charleston City Mega Dock
- Charleston Harbor Marina, boats
- Charleston Harbor Marina, contact
- Charleston Harbor Marina, fuel and services
- City of Charleston, Maritime Center
- City of Charleston, Maritime Center slip rates, June 2026
- Charleston Race Week
- UKSA annual superyacht salary guide 2025
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