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Chief Engineer — M/Y (2:2 rotation)

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Chief Engineer (Yacht) · Motor yacht · West Mediterranean, Monaco

Contract
Rotational· 2:2
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Minimum experience
8 years
Job reference
9D24
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About the role

We are looking for a chief engineer with full engine room responsibility for our 52 m motor yacht, based in Monaco and cruising the Balearics and the Tyrrhenian through the season. MTU main engines, Kohler generators, Naiad stabilisers and a fully automated HVAC system make up the plant, on a Cayman-flagged vessel under 2:2 rotation.

You will run a small engineering team, keep the planned maintenance system current, and lead the yard period during the refit planned for winter 2027. An Approved Engine Course 2 and a valid ENG1 are required; MCA Y3 and Advanced Fire Fighting are an advantage. We are looking for someone with at least eight years of engine room experience who can plan spare parts procurement and manage the fuel, water and waste balance without daily oversight.

Responsibilities

  • Operation of the main engine, generators and auxiliary systems
  • Running and logging the planned maintenance programme
  • Spare parts inventory and procurement
  • Shipyard coordination during the refit period
  • Fuel and water management, waste tracking

Requirements

Required certificates

  • STCW Basic Safety TrainingSTCW_BASIC
  • ENG1 Seafarer MedicalENG1
  • Approved Engine Course 2AEC2

Preferred certificates

  • MCA Y3MCA_Y3
  • Advanced Fire FightingADV_FIRE_FIGHTING

Language requirement

  • English · B2

Visa requirement

None

Benefits

  • 2:2 rotation
  • Flight ticket and transfer
  • Private health insurance
  • Certificate renewal support

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