Chief Engineer - 47m New Build - Private

NauticALL; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Accommodation during build phase

Job summary

NauticALL seeks an experienced Chief Engineer for a 46m Feadship explorer yacht under construction. Starting mid-September 2026, you’ll drive final build stages, coordinating with the shipyard, project office and onboard team toward delivery in June 2027 and beyond.

The role builds the engineering department from the ground up for a private, family-oriented yacht with ambitious Med, Northern Europe, Greenland, Northwest Passage itineraries and eventual trans-Americas voyages.

Qualifications

• Experience on yachts of similar size or new-build projects.
• Experience with diesel-electric propulsion systems is advantageous.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding abilities.
• Hands-on, proactive team player with a positive attitude.
• Willing to undergo a criminal background check prior to employment.
• Fluent English (native or near-native preferred).

Responsibilities

• Oversee final build stages and coordinate with the shipyard and project office.
• Help establish the engineering department for the expedition program.
• Support delivery in mid-2027 and ongoing operations of the vessel.

Skills

Diesel-electric propulsion

Troubleshooting

Team player

Shipyard coordination

STCW ENG1

English fluency

Job description

Amsterdam, Netherlands | Posted on 07/02/2026

Start Date:Mid-September / Early October 2026

Location:Feadship Shipyard (Netherlands)

Flag:Marshall Islands

Contract:Full-time

Program:Private, expedition style

Itinerary: Year 1 will be in the Med. Year 2 between Med and Norther Europe and Year 3 with Greenland and NW passage.

We are seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to join a 46m Feadship explorer yacht currently under construction. Starting in mid-September 2026, you'll play a key role in the final stages of the build, working closely with the shipyard, project office, and onboard team through delivery in June 2027 and beyond.

This is a unique opportunity to help build the engineering department from the ground up and prepare the yacht for an exciting long-term expedition program. The vessel will operate as a private, family-oriented yacht with American owners who plan to cruise the Mediterranean before embarking on ambitious voyages through Northern Europe, Greenland, the Northwest Passage, and eventually the Americas.

The yacht features an advanced diesel-electric propulsion system with two Rolls-Royce azimuth pods, powered by three large generators, making this an excellent opportunity for an engineer interested in modern propulsion technology.

Requirements

• Previous experience on similar-sized yachts or new-build projects preferred
  
• Experience with diesel-electric propulsion systems is advantageous
  
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding abilities
  
• Hands-on, proactive team player with a positive attitude
  
• Comfortable working closely with the shipyard and project management team
  
• Valid STCW and ENG1
  
• Fluent English (native or near-native preferred)
  
• Willing to undergo a criminal background check prior to employment
  

Package

• Salary: $7k/€6k until December 31st. From January 1 st increasing to $9k/€8k.
  
• Leave:
  
• 3:3 rotation starting Sept 1 2027
  
• Medical insurance provided by the vessel
  
• Accommodation during build phase (current): provided near the shipyard (private bedroom and bathroom + shared common areas with the Captain and Chief Stewardess).
  
• All accommodation expenses covered by the vessel