First Mate - 49m - Dual Season - 3:1
Posted on 13 Oct 2025 by Quay Crew
Job description
49m Dual season Private Motor yacht are looking for First mate to join them onboard – start date is extremely flexible and they are happy to consider someone joining in the next 3-4 weeks or even after Christmas in early Jan 2026
Lovely family orientated yacht with a close-knit crew and amazing owner who looks after the crew extremely well!
They are looking for a well spoken First mate who has some excellent deck skills, confident in tenders, has prior navigational watch keeping experience and has excellent guest interaction
The owner involves the crew in the daily excursions, and the first mate often accompanies the owner ashore for excursions so must have impeccable guest interaction skills and be able to handle a good level of conversation and banter
The yacht moves a lot of an operates in interesting dual season itinerary. Cruising last year included Norway and the UK. They will be wintering in Spain for the next few months and Summer cruising is TBC but likely to be Greece and further afield
Must be confident with leading the team, holding your own watch and also be practical and involved with the deck operations. You’ll be required to jump in tenders when needed and assist with launching and use of cranes
Yachtmaster offshore with some OOW modules completed as a minimum, OOW would be preferred, and the salary will be reflected for a ticketed officer
Supportive long-standing Captain who will also give you drive time with time
Sporty active crew who like to spend time together during down times. An interest in Golf would be advantageous!
On offer is a salary of 6000+ Euros DOE and ticket held, along with a 3:1 rotation, 13th month bonus and training allowance included
Salary note
DOE
Starting location
Not specified
Leave allowance
Not specified
Gym for crew
Not specified
Job requirements
Qualifications
ENG-1
STCW 95
Minimum experience
No minimum experience required