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First Engineer — M/Y Explorer (Confidential, worldwide)

Employer verified · Aug 28, 2026 — Company registration and an authorised contact were checked by SeaTalent.

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First Engineer · Motor yacht · Americas, Fort Lauderdale

Contract
Rotational· 2:2
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Minimum experience
6 years
Job reference
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On behalf of a private owner, we are recruiting a first engineer for a 100 m+ explorer-class motor yacht cruising worldwide, from the Caribbean to the Pacific and Southeast Asia. The company name is revealed once you apply; the vessel's identity stays confidential; joining is arranged through Fort Lauderdale on 2:2 rotation.

You will support the chief engineer across a large diesel-electric plant, dual water-makers and an extensive workshop, and take the lead on planned maintenance for auxiliary systems. We are looking for someone with at least six years of engine room experience on yachts over 70 m, including diesel-electric propulsion.

Responsibilities

  • Diesel-electric plant support
  • Water-maker and auxiliary systems maintenance
  • Workshop management and spares control
  • Planned maintenance system oversight

Requirements

Required certificates

  • STCW Basic Safety TrainingSTCW_BASIC
  • ENG1 Seafarer MedicalENG1
  • MCA Y2MCA_Y2

Preferred certificates

  • MCA Y1MCA_Y1

Language requirement

  • English · B2

Visa requirement

  • US B1/B2

Benefits

  • 2:2 rotation, paid leave period
  • Flights and transfers worldwide
  • Full health insurance
  • Certificate renewal support

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