2nd Officer- 60m- Scientific Research/ Expedition Style MY – Western Australia, PNG, Indo, Antarctica

Are you an Australia or New Zealand officer interested in joining an expedition yacht with a unique focus?

Do you like working for personable owners who have a good track record with crew retention?

Position Snapshot
• Private & Scientific research focus
• Heavy Diving focus (Diving Experience is Optional)
• OOW or AMSA Master 4

A very high profile 60m Expedition superyacht is on the search for a 2nd officer to join their unique program & team
The vessel is used for a mixture of private owner trips and scientific research expeditions
Past science trips include deep trench dives in the Indian Ocean & Ocean bed discovery missions in PNG
As there is a dive focus on the yacht the 2nd officer will have the option of heading up their ‘private’ Dive Program if holding Instructor COC or similar (but not essential if no dive experience)
The 2nd Officer must also be competent on the bridge and leading a large deck team
Previous Superyacht experience is necessary but time in other ‘hands on’ expedition style programs will be looked on favourably
Lots of action in his role for the right candidate and not your usual push the chamois yacht
Program will include: Perth (base) , Exmouth, Montebello, Rowley Shores, Kimberley, PNG, Indo with prospects for an Antarctic expedition 2023/24 with lots of down time in Perth in between

The Ideal Candidate
• OOW, Chief Mate or AMSA master 4
• Time on Superyachts
• Bridge management experience
• Looking for off the beaten track exploration
• Can lead a strong deck team
• Can work within an ISM framework
• Hands on, Tender driving, cranes ECT
• Work rights for Australia

Salary: $10,000 / month DOE

Start: Flexible

Leave: 6 weeks + days in Lieu accrued for any weekends

This is an exciting opportunity to join a standout crew and owner for not your usual superyacht program