Olympus - 2nd Officer Private 50m M/Y

Category:
Deck Jobs
Position:
2nd Officer
Location:
Italy
Job posted:
March 27, 2026

About This role

Second Officer – Private 50m M/Y

This is a great opportunity to join a well-run 50m private motor yacht currently based in Italy. The yacht operates a professional program with Mediterranean cruising, and the Captain is looking for a motivated Second Officer who can support navigation, safety, and deck operations while maintaining a strong team spirit on board.

Start date: ASAP
Itinerary: Mediterranean
Package: Salary paid in Euros, leave package to be discussed

Experience/Skills required:
• Minimum 2 seasons’ experience as an Officer or Lead Deckhand on yachts 40m+
• Strong navigation and watchkeeping experience
• Confident supervising deck operations and managing deckhands
• Good understanding of safety procedures and vessel maintenance
• Professional attitude with strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to assist with guest operations when required

Qualifications required:
• OOW 3000GT (or equivalent Officer of the Watch certification)
STCW (fully updated) with PSA/PDSD
• Seafarer’s Medical Certificate
• Seaman’s Discharge Book (preferred)

Candidates who meet the client’s requirements will be contacted by the recruitment consultant.

Work Experience Requirements:

All applicants must have previous experience in working on a Yacht or a Cruise Ship.

Language Requirements:

Good knowledge of the English language is required.

Certificates and Qualifications:

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.