Chief Officer / First Mate

The Chief Officer, or First Mate, supports the Captain in all navigational, safety, and operational duties. They manage the deck department, oversee maintenance, plan bridge watches, and ensure the crew maintain the yacht’s impeccable standards and safety procedures.

34 jobs found

2. Exclusive

   Chinese Speaking Chief Officer

   Lead deck operations, support the Captain with navigation and watchkeeping, manage deck crew and maintenance, oversee safety procedures, bridge watches, and tender operations on a 36m private yacht.

   March 10, 2026 - Asia

3. Chief Officer

   Support the Captain with navigation, watchkeeping and safety management; lead the deck team, oversee maintenance, tender operations, safety drills and vessel exterior presentation.

   March 6, 2026 - Undisclosed

4. Exclusive

   Chief Officer

   Lead deck operations and watchkeeping aboard a 38m private motor yacht: navigation support, safety oversight, maintenance planning, tender operations, crew supervision, and compliance management.

   March 3, 2026 - France

5. Rotational Chief Officer

   Rotational Chief Officer responsible for navigation, managing the deck team, watchkeeping, safety and security (SSO duties), ECDIS operations, and maintaining standards aboard a 55m+ world-cruising yacht.

   February 18, 2026 - Caribbean

6. Exclusive

   Chief Officer M/Y52m

   Support the Captain as Chief Officer onboard a 52m private yacht, lead deck operations, navigation watches, safety drills, crew supervision, and maintenance planning.

   February 9, 2026 - Italy