2nd Officer

Superyacht Crew UK; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Superyacht Crew UK is seeking a 2nd Officer for a private & charter 65m+ motor yacht, currently crossing to Miami with frequent short-notice charters. The role requires an OOW ticket (or near completion) and a strong, hands-on deck presence to lead the deck team and engage guests.

The role offers a dynamic schedule with 24-hour turnarounds, active watersports, and a crew culture focused on fitness and an active lifestyle. Start date is 1st November with 90 days leave and permanent contract.

Qualifications

• OOW certification required or nearing completion
• Hands-on on-deck experience preferred over bridge-focused roles
• Flexible and level-headed leadership for 24-hour turnarounds and fast-moving schedules
• Genuine guest interaction and active deck duties are expected

Responsibilities

• Lead the deck team (Chief Officer, Second Officer, Bosun, Deckhands) and maintain safety standards
• Engage guests and coordinate watersports and charter activities
• Adapt to frequent short-notice charters and changes in itinerary while maintaining professionalism

Education

STCW

ENG1

OOW 3000

Job description

Job Title

2nd Officer

• Start Date:1st November
• Leave:90 Days Leave
• Qualification required: STCW, ENG1
• Salary: DOE
• Contract type:Permanent

The Yacht

• Private & Charter Yacht
• Size: 65M+
• Itinerary: Dual Season

The Candidate Specification

We're looking for a 2nd Officer with OOW in hand for a private and charter motor yacht, this is a great role for a newly qualified OOW. The yacht is crossing to Miami at the end of September and likely to be there until february. The program is busy and fast-moving, with 24-hour turnarounds and frequent last-minute changes - the vessel typically runs 4-5 charters over summer and 3 over winter, and picking up charters at short notice is completely normal for them.

On deck, the structure is Chief Officer, Second Officer, Bosun and two Deckhands. We need someone who already holds their OOW ticket, or is very close to completing it, and who is genuinely strong and hands-on on deck rather than purely bridge-focused, the programme offers lots of guest interaction, watersports and ops. Given how often the program shifts at short notice, the right candidate needs to be flexible, level-headed under pressure, and able to lead the deck team without micromanaging - someone who manages their own emotions well and brings the guys with them, rather than running things in a rigid, overly regimented way.

Culturally, this is an active, health-conscious crew who are into golf, padel and cycling rather than a big party scene

• Qualification:OOW 3000
• Required Visa:B1/B2 & Schengen Visa
• Due to Cabin arrangement:Male