About the job
About the Role
Second Officer position with primary responsibility for navigation and safety on a busy 75m private/charter motor yacht. The role is approximately 70% Bridge and 30% Deck, requiring strong navigational and safety experience alongside confidence in day-to-day Deck operations.
The yacht operates a dual-season programme: a busy Mediterranean season, winter operations in the Bahamas, and another active Med season expected next summer.
Responsibilities
- Passage planning and bridge operations using Transas ECDIS
- Managing safety procedures and planned maintenance systems, including IDEA
- Supporting and leading the Deck team across day-to-day operations
- Confident tender driving and involvement in all Deck operations
- Hands-on approach, particularly during busy charter periods
- High-standard, fast-paced operation with busy charter programme alongside owner use
Requirements
- Certification: OOW 3000GT minimum, held in hand
- Experience: Ideally 2 years' experience on similar-sized yachts; previous Officer experience essential (not suited to someone newly qualified with no operational experience)
- Deck: Strong Deck background and confidence leading by example; confident tender driver with strong all-round Deck knowledge
- Navigation: Good navigational experience, including passage planning
- Systems: Transas ECDIS experience beneficial; familiarity with IDEA planned maintenance systems advantageous
- Visa: Valid B1/B2 visa preferred
- Other: Male candidates only due to cabin arrangements
What We're Offering
- Salary: DOE
- Leave: 2:2 rotation
- Additional benefits: Excellent charter tips; discretionary 13th-month bonus; annual salary review
- Programme: Busy dual-season programme with strong mix of private and charter use
Start Details
- Date: Early December, joining in West Palm Beach, with some flexibility for the right candidate
About Saltwater Recruitment
Saltwater Recruitment is a recruitment agency specialised in placing high quality crew on the most reputable superyachts in the industry. Operating from the UK, France, and New Zealand, the agency aids in matching yacht jobs with high-quality crew members through a finely tuned selection process. The company offers a highly personalised service for vessels including new builds, fleets and explorer/expedition yachts.
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