Chief Mate

Ybcrew; Italia; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yachtbook Crew Corporation LTD in Italy seeks an experienced Chief Officer to join a 50 m commercial motor yacht. The role involves leading deck operations, ensuring safety, and supervising crew for owner use with light charter activity on a single-season Mediterranean schedule.

The position requires STCW certifications and a Chief Officer 3000 license, with ENG1 and passport valid. Salary is to be discussed; winter base in Italy, with 3.3 days of leave per month.

Qualifications

• -chief officer experience on board motor yachts
• -STCW certifications
• -ENG1 medical certificate
• -CO/Chief Mate license (3000) mandatory
• -passports and valid licenses

Responsibilities

• Lead deck operations and safety on a 50 m motor yacht.
• Oversee crew, maintenance, and safety protocols.
• Support owner and management during light charter activities.

Job description

Gender does not mean any kind of discrimination. Sometimes it is simply necessary for the layout of the double cabins, with mutual respect for the people enlisted on board.

Seafarers who are in these geographical areas can apply.

Secondary Details

A 50m commercial Motor Yacht is currently looking for an experienced Chief Officer to join the team. The yacht is primarily used by the owner, with light charter activity, and operates on a single-season schedule in the Mediterranean. During the winter, the vessel will be based in Italy.The position is due to start at the beginning of September 2026. Salary is to be discussed, with 3.3 days of leave provided per month.Due to the current cabin arrangements, this position is open to male candidates only.Applicants should have at least 2–3 years of experience working as an Officer on board Motor Yachts of 40m or larger. A Chief Officer 3000 license is required, along with written references.

Who can apply

Chief Mate

Required Certifications

The following certifications are required for this job.

• Charter / Commercial Yacht, for this assignment the candidate must have the STCW maritime certifications.
• Passport
• ENG1 / (or equivalent)
• Basic Training STCW - 78/95-2010
• STCW 78 / 95-2010 courses - specific for deck officers

Required Licenses

The following license is required for this job In case of multiple equivalent licenses, you must have at least one. In any case, please always check that your profile is compatible with the roles (Captain, Ch. Engineer etc.) and with the ship details (Tonnage, Power etc.).

Skills / Character

The following skills and character traits are required for this assignment.

YACHT

• Flag:
• Length: 50 mt. (164 ft.)

Reference YBC-001253Posted on 21/08/2026