4th Engineer 100m+ Private Motor Yacht
We are looking for a Fourth Engineer to join a large, 100m+, Northern European new build yacht. Joining the programme in the yard, in Europe, in August 2025.
The position is very hands on and would suit a candidate with excellent welding and machining experience. And offers the opportunity to work a time for time rotation, with an excellent Engineering team where there is the opportunity for growth and development.
Requirements:
EWR CoC III/4 or III/5
STCW
ENG1
Package:
3:3 rotation
Salary DOE
Start August
2nd Engineer 80m+ Private/Charter Sailing Yacht
Wilsonhalligan are looking for a rotational Second Engineer, to join an 80m private and charter sail yacht that is currently in Northern Europe.
The position would suit an experienced Second Engineer from smaller yachts looking to move onto a larger vessel, holding and SV Second Engineer ticket as a minimum. The yacht is currently undergoing a refit, so any experience in this area will also be looked upon favourably.
Requirements:
SV Second Engineer
STCW
ENG1
Package:
2:2 rotation
Salary DOE
Start April
Chief Engineer – 55m MY
Chief Engineer required
55m MY
Privately owned
The yacht is currently in Spain and will be cruising the Med this summer
Winter 2025/6 - TBC
Y2 required
ROTATIONAL position - 65 days on/ off
Salary - 8500 euros per month x 12
Start date - June
The point of contact is louisa@njcrew.com
Chief Engineer – 40m Charter M/Y
40m Charter M/Y is seeking a Chief Engineer to join in the Caribbean
Fantastic owner, very switched on and experienced Captain, with terrific crew
Position to start ASAP, or through the next month
The program is well known for charter and cruises mainly Bahamas/Carib
$8500/monthly to start, standard SEA contract
Crew have full use of the toys on board and theres fitness equipment on board for those interested
Point of contact: Sarah Parr Additional confirmations of interest may be emailed to sarah@njcrew.com
ASAP- Freelance Y3 Chief Engineer- 2 months 50m
We are searching for an experienced freelance Chief Engineer to cover leave for our Engineer who needs to go on leave by the 13th. Join in Nassau, Bahamas.
50 m Westport - 498GT
Cayman Flagged
Commercially registered
11 crew that
Vessel will spend the rest of the summer in Bahamas before returning to Ft Lauderdale beginning of August.
Minimum Y3 with relevant experience in similar roles.
Needs to maintain a neat and organized workspace, be hands on and well presented with sober habits.
All relevant certificates up to date.
Standard MLC contract with fixed term from 10th June - 4th August.
$12-13k DOE.
4 day handover with CE whilst assisting with annual Flagstate survey 10 -11June.
2 charters possibly 3 and 1 owners trip
Point of contact is Christine@njcrew.com
Rotational Y3 Engineer- private/50m
Seeking an experienced, hands on, rotational Y3 Engineer for a private, 50m M/Y. Cayman flagged.
Hands on engineering, maintenance, and cleaning.
Must be organized and clean in both work and personal space.Fluent English is required.
Must have solid knowledge of planned maintenance (Triton, Idea, etc.) inventory control, management and administration of engineering department.
Ability to work with management, flag and class on relevant compliance and regulatory requirements.
Confident with budget and scheduling of vendors for yard periods, working with Captain and Chief Officer on priorities for the vessel and owner.
Crew of 9 in total. US owners, shared cabin
US East Coast/New England for the summer season
Non Smoker/Vapers- ONLY PLEASE
B/1/B/2 visa in hand, ENG1, All certificates and licenses up to date with time remaining on them.
Start date: June 26th - 1 week handover with outgoing Chief
Salary: $9.500 DOE
Paid flights.
Medical.
Paid training (after 12 months)
Shared seasonal bonus with counterpart (50/50)
Point of contact is Christine@njcrew.com
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DC5056 – ENGINEER REQUIRED FOR A 30M+ PRIVATE/CHARTER NEW BUILD MY
Start date: POSITION FILLED
Itinerary: Mediterranean Sea until after the summer 2025 when it has some interesting places in the pipeline
We are looking for an experienced Engineer for this yacht, which is still in the build stage and launches end of summer 2024. Perhaps someone that has been 2nd engineer on a larger yacht and motivated to take on more responsibility. Good knowledge of IDEA is necessary. This role could potentially lead to rotation after the summer 2025. More details to follow at interview stage.
REQUIREMENTS
Y3
STCW95
ENG1
PACKAGE
Salary: 7500 EUR DOE
38 days
Flights
Medical cover
DC5057 – ENGINEER REQUIRED FOR A 30M+ PRIVATE NEW BUILD MOTOR YACHT
Start date: POSITION FILLED
Itinerary: Kuwait Summer TBC
We are looking for an experienced Engineer for this new build yacht; with 4 Volvo D13 735kw M/E and 4 Volvo IPS pods. The yacht runs with a crew of five, Great Captain, and crew on board and the yacht is a part of a fleet. More info to follow at interview stage.
REQUIREMENTS
AEC 1/2 or Y4
STCW95
ENG1
IT Skills
Fishing experience a bonus
PACKAGE
Salary: up to 8000$ DOE NEG
Leave: 38 days leave
Flight allowance
Medical cover
DC5058 – ROTATIONAL SECOND ENGINEER REQUIRED FOR A 50M PRIVATE MOTOR YACHT
Start date: POSITION FILLED
Itinerary: Mediterranean - Dubai
We are looking for a 2nd Engineer for a 50m MY; used for short trips in Dubai in winter and one longer 3-4 week trip in the Med in the summer. Your first stint onboard would only be 4 weeks and then the following time 10 weeks rotation starts. Next winter will be a shipyard period in the Med. More info to follow at interview stage.
REQUIREMENTS
1-2 yrs experience on yachts
Y4, MEOL or EOOW
STCW95
ENG1
PACKAGE
Salary: 6000 EUR
10:10 weeks rotation
Flights
Medical cover
DC5059 – ENGINEER REQUIRED FOR A 30M+ PRIVATE/CHARTER NEW BUILD MOTOR YACHT
Start date: POSITION FILLED
Itinerary: Mediterranean Sea
We are looking for an experienced Engineer for this yacht, which launched end of summer 2024. Perhaps someone that has been 2nd engineer on a larger yacht and motivated to take on more responsibility and also likes being active and enjoy watersports. Good knowledge of IDEA is necessary and new build experience. This role could potentially lead to rotation after the summer 2025. More details to follow at interview stage.
REQUIREMENTS
Y3
STCW95
ENG1
Knowledge of IDEA
3-4 yrs experience in yachting
PACKAGE
Salary: 7500-8000 EUR DOE
38 days
Flights
Medical cover

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