2nd Officer 70m
- Category:
- Deck Jobs
- Position:
- 2nd Officer
- Location:
- Dubai, UAE
- Job posted:
- December 10, 2025
Second Officer for a 70m private motor yacht with a dual-season programme between Dubai, the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean.
The role:
- Split role with approximately 30% bridge time and 70% deck involvement.
- Support the Chief Officer across navigational duties, bridge operations, passage planning and watchkeeping.
- Oversee deck operations and lead the deck team day-to-day.
- Hands-on tender work, including towing and operating a 16m tender.
- Manage ISM/ISPS responsibilities and scheduled safety equipment checks.
- Participate in planned maintenance systems (IDEA/Pinpoint) and upkeep of all deck areas.
- Start date ideally in two weeks, flexible for the right candidate.
What we're looking for:
- OOW 3000gt minimum.
- Ideally 5+ years' experience onboard, with career progression through the deck department.
- 2nd Officer experience preferred, but newly qualified OOWs with strong bosun experience on larger yachts may be considered.
- Strong communicator with proven leadership ability.
- Confident tender driver with experience managing larger tenders.
- Additional advantageous skills: Divemaster, avid fisherman, or trade background such as carpentry.
What's on offer:
- Salary: 5500 Euros.
- Leave: 60 days per year.
- Dual-season itinerary: Dubai, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean.
- Additional perks: weekends off when possible, 13th month bonus scheme.
- Excellent crew areas and onboard gym facilities.
- Family-orientated guest programme with busy summer seasons.
Work Experience Requirements:
All applicants must have previous experience in working on a Yacht.
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.
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