Chief Officer – Private / Charter – 45m+ M/Y

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Chief Officer – Private / Charter – 45m+ M/Y

An excellent permanent opportunity is available for an experienced Chief Officer to join a 45m+ motor yacht operating a private and charter programme in the Mediterranean.

The yacht is seeking a confident, hands-on Chief Officer who combines strong bridge and deck management skills with a genuine understanding of charter operations. The ideal candidate will be highly guest-focused, experienced in coordinating watersports activities and comfortable maintaining an energetic, service-led deck environment.

Start date: 20th August 2026
Itinerary: Mediterranean – single season
Package: Salary DOE, paid in Euros, 60 days’ leave

Experience/Skills required:

• Minimum 1 year’s experience as Chief Officer on 40 m+ motor yachts
• Previous experience aboard busy private and charter yachts
• Strong navigational, watchkeeping and bridge management skills
• Proven leadership and deck crew management abilities
• Excellent knowledge of watersports operations, equipment and guest safety
• Confident tender driver with experience coordinating guest excursions and activities
• Strong guest service skills with a professional and approachable manner
• Hands-on, proactive and able to maintain high deck presentation standards
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Previous Mediterranean cruising experience preferred

Qualifications required:

• OOW Certificate of Competency – minimum and essential
• STCW (fully updated) with PSA/PDSD
• Seafarer's Medical Certificate
• Seaman’s Discharge Book (preferred)

Only candidates who meet the client's requirements will be considered and may be contacted by the recruitment consultant.