Job Description

Vessel: 60m Private Motor Yacht
Location: Caribbean/USA (shipyard until late October 2025)
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: $6,500 - $7,000 per month + healthcare + annual flight up to $1,500, 45 days leave

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Second Officer to join a highly private 60m motor yacht with a Caribbean/US cruising itinerary and potential New England and Europe plans for next year. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone ready to step up and take real ownership of the deck, ideally suited to a candidate based in or near the U.S.

This role is ideal for a career-driven deck officer with excellent team management skills, navigational confidence, and a strong product and safety knowledge base. The position will involve leading a deck team of three, overseeing maintenance and presentation to a high standard, and supporting navigational watchkeeping duties and bridge operations. The vessel is operated with the utmost professionalism and discretion, offering quiet, well-organised guest trips focused on high-end service and exceptional detail.

The ideal candidate will be a strong leader who is confident taking initiative and genuinely invested in the role. This is not a position for someone simply collecting a paycheck – we’re looking for someone who shows up, takes pride in their work, and builds morale and momentum on deck.

The owners are a well-travelled and experienced American family with a deep appreciation for yachting, having previously owned Feadships. While trips are quiet and relaxed, the service is precise and elegant – toys may not always be used, but they’re launched and retrieved regardless. The vessel accommodates 12 guests and 13 crew, with a highly private, security-forward atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise 3 deck crew

• Drive tenders and oversee toy deployment/retrieval

• Hold a navigational watch

• Oversee deck maintenance to high aesthetic standards

• Manage deck products and inventories

• Uphold rigorous safety, security and operational procedures

• OOW 3000GT or in progress (USCG 200t license also acceptable)

• Qualifications ECDIS type specific, TRANSAS and Security Awareness
• B1/B2 visa or US national essential - repatriation must be USA or nearby country

• Strong tender handling experience

• Prior team leadership experience

• Product knowledge and proactive maintenance skills

• Navigational watch experience

• All relevant STCW & ENG1 certifications up to date

• Based in or near the U.S. preferred

• Strong references and a positive, professional attitude

• Must be willing to take and pass full background checks and drug test

This is a fantastic long-term opportunity for a capable and passionate officer to make their mark on a tight-knit, high-performing team.