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.

49 jobs found

1. Chief Officer - 54m MY

   Lead the deck department supporting the Captain: navigation, maintenance, safety, watchkeeping, tender and watersports operations, team supervision, and hands-on exterior upkeep aboard a busy 54m yacht.

   November 10, 2025 - South of France

2. Exclusive

   Chief Officer

   Lead and manage the deck department, support the Captain with navigation and watchkeeping, oversee maintenance and safety procedures, tender operations, and supervise deck crew with verifiable references.

   November 5, 2025 - USA and Pacific

3. Chief Officer – 38m Private M/Y

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

   October 30, 2025 - Italy

4. Rotational Chief Officer for a 100m Private M/Y

   Rotational Chief Officer responsible for navigation and bridge watchkeeping, leading deck operations, managing safety and training, maintaining ISM records, budgeting, and overseeing helicopter operations on a 100m private yacht.

   October 21, 2025 - Mediterranean / Caribbean

5. Temp Chief Officer - 50m MY

   Temporary Chief Officer to manage navigation and safety on a 50m motor yacht, lead the deck team, oversee maintenance, watches, compliance, and emergency response during injury cover.

   October 21, 2025 - Italy    ✔ Approved