Captain

JOB DESCRIPTION YACHT CAPTAIN: The Captain is responsible for the safe manning and operation of the yacht and all crew members fall under his command. He manages the owner‘s asset and ensures all guests on board have an enjoyable experience. The captain operates the yacht under strict international rules and regulations. His responsibilities are all encompassing and his position can be, to some extent, compared to that of a CEO on land. YACHT CAPTAIN'S DUTIES INCLUDE: Safe navigation and operation of the yacht Setting up budgets and budget management Hiring, leading, appraisal and dismissal of crew Overseeing the upkeep of the vessel Managing yacht refits and surveys Being an ambassador for the yacht, hosting and entertaining guests as required Generally speaking, the smaller the yacht, the more hands-on the Captain must be. The larger the yacht, the more administrative duties the Captain will hold. YACHT CAPTAIN'S REQUIRED SKILLS: Excellent navigational skills Charismatic and unflappable personality A “can-do” attitude Excellent leadership, etiquette and communication skills Maintenance and engineering experience or understanding Good grasp of accounting and IT

• Job ID: 289440
• Position:Captain
• Vessel Size:25m (82ft)
• Vessel Type:Sailing Yacht
• Charter/Private:Private
• Position Type:Permanent Position
• Current Location:Saudi Arabia, Jeddah
• Cruising Itinerary:Red Sea
• Start Date:01 May 2015
• Wage:€1,500.00 Per Month
• Homeport:Saudi Arabia, Jeddah
• Number of Crew:2
• Yachting Experience:5+ years
• Chef Experience:5+ years

Languages

• English Fluent

Visas

• Schengen (or EU resident)

Qualifications

• General Qualifications
  • Criminal Records Bureau Check (UK Only) [Essential]
  • Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD) [Essential]
  • Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA) [Essential]
  • ENG 1 (Medical) [Essential]
  • STCW (or STCW 2010 including PSA) [Essential]
• Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • MCA CoC Master (Unlimited) / Class 1 [Essential]
  • RYA Day Skipper [Essential]
  • MCA CoC Chief Mate (Unlimited) / Master <3000gt [Essential]
  • RYA Competent Crew [Essential]
  • MCA CoC Officer of the Watch (Unlimited) [Essential]
  • MCA CoC Master <3000gt / Class 4 [Essential]
  • MCA CoC Officer of the Watch <3000gt [Essential]
  • MCA Master <200gt / OOW <500gt [Essential]
  • RYA Yachtmaster Ocean [Essential]
  • RYA Yachtmaster Offshore [Essential]
  • RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Theory [Essential]
  • MCA Yacht Rating Certificate [Essential]
  • RYA Coastal Skipper [Essential]
• STCW Modules (or equivalent)
  • Advanced Fire Fighting [Essential]
  • Proficiency in Medical Care [Essential]
  • Proficiency in Medical First Aid [Essential]
  • Elementary First Aid [Essential]
  • Electronic Chart Display (ECDIS) [Essential]
• Additional Deck Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • Approved Shipboard Safety Officer [Essential]
  • ICC International Certificate of Competence [Essential]
  • Proficiency as Ship Security Officer (SSO) [Essential]
  • RYA First Aid [Essential]
  • Ski Boat Driver Award (BWSF) [Essential]
  • RYA Sea Survival [Essential]
  • RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency (PWC) [Essential]
  • MCA/MNTB Small Ships Navigation & Radar [Essential]
  • Fast Rescue Boat (FRB) Training [Essential]
  • RYA Radar [Essential]
  • RYA Tender Operator Course [Essential]
  • RYA Marine Radio Short Range Certificate (VHF) [Essential]
  • RYA Safety Boat [Essential]
  • RYA Advanced Powerboat [Essential]
  • RYA Intermediate Powerboat [Essential]
  • RYA Powerboat Level 2 [Essential]
  • Introduction to International Safety Management (ISM) [Essential]
  • RYA Powerboat Level 1 [Essential]
• Instructor Qualifications
  • Safety Boat Instructor [Essential]
  • Lifeguard [Essential]
• PYA Interior Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • PYA CoC Yacht Chief Steward(ess) <500gt [Essential]
  • PYA CoC Yacht Senior Steward(ess) [Essential]
  • PYA CoC Yacht Junior Steward(ess) [Essential]
  • PYA CoC Yacht Chief Steward(ess) <3000gt [Essential]