4th Engineer 100m + Private Motor Yacht
We are working with a new build, 100m+ MY, currently in Northern Europe.
They are searching for a Fourth Engineer to join them for the final stages of the build, before entering into a world cruising programme.
This positions comes with an excellent opportunity to join an established team and work with a great yard and Owner. And would suit either an accomplished Fourth Engineer from a large vessel, a commercial Engineer looking to transition to the industry or an experienced Engineer from a yacht who is looking to break into the 100m+ market.
The ideal candidate must have a minimum of an Engine Watch Rating.
Requirements:
Engine Watch Rating
ENG1
STCW
Schengen or B1/B2 visa where required
Package:
2:2 Rotation
Start : November 2025
Salary: $5000
Chief Engineer 40m+ Private Motor Yacht
Wilsonhalligan are working with a 45m new build MY, currently in the final stages of build and heading out to sea trials within the next month.
They are looking for a Chief Engineer to join them ASAP to complete the build period, sail with the vessel to the home port and support throughout the winter period. Before becoming a rotational position from May 2026.
This is a Sole Engineer position, and requires a Y3 ticket or SV equivalent.
Requirements:
Y3 or SV equivalent
STCW
ENG1
Package:
Salary 9000
Start : ASAP
Leave : 60 days'
(2:2 rotation from May 2026)
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
Sole Engineer
We are looking for an ENGINEER to join this 45mt sailing yacht, this is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for a good work and life balance, with the offer of rotation it should be appealing to most!
You must have strong understanding of hydraulics systems, a mechanical mi...
Job Details:
Job ID:: #7766
Job Type:: Rotational
Start Location:: Spain
Start Date:: 17 Oct 2025
Qualifications(Essential):: Yacht 3 (Y3)SV (Small Vessel) Chief Engineer <500GTSTCW Basic Safety Training 95 (2010)ENG1 (or equivalent Seafarer's Medical Certificate)
Languages:: English
Min Yachting Experience:: 4-5 Years
Gender Required:: Any
Smokers:: No
Cabin Type:: Shared
Vessel Type:: Sail
2nd Engineer – 55m MY
2nd Engineer Required
55m motoryacht
Private/Charter
MTU engines - 2 x 4300 kW
2nd engineer (Unlimited) license required
2:2 rotation
Salary - 6k per month
October start date
France/ Med for winter 2025/26
The point of contact for this position is [email protected]
Rotational Chief Engineer- 68m private
Seeking a well presented (and personable) Chief Engineer for a beautiful, meticulously maintained 68m M/Y.
Y2/SV ticket or better.
Strengths needed in leadership, admin, project management, AV IT & especially Electrical. Contract is for 200 days/year, to cover travel and handover days. Rotations are typically 2 months, subject to vessel operations.
Manuals for (pretty much) everything, the electrical drawings are accurate, access is pretty good in general, and we have made a lot of improvements since the build.We completed an extensive yard period during the 5 year survey period, (full repaint, replacing the shore power convertors etc).
Two excellent Captains that have been on board since the owners purchased her 7/8 years ago.
Excellent crew retention onboard
~Build 2018- 68m, 1403 GRT, Mains 2 x MTU 12V 4000 M93L
~Private, Med/Caribbean, guests onboard up to 180 days a ye
~Vessel runs with in house management, who are helpful
~Budget is good, so long as expenses are justified, yes is the answer!~
~Running Manage My Vessel Software (Similar to Idea with all modules enabled), for all admin, planned, maintenance, inventory, ISM, crew docs, hours of rest etc.
~Run as though ISM, but technically Mini ISM
~Owners are very pleasant and personable, and Chief's role has a reasonable amount of facetime, particularly for AV/IT
~2 Engineers (Chief & 2nd), with 3rdEngineer/Deck. 2nd Engineers on rotation.
Start date~ Late October
Salary~ $13k-per month to start
Point of contact is [email protected]
Engineer
Engineer Position available for a Private 35meter M/Y
This is a couple's position with a 2nd Stew/Deckhand
This vessel has ZERO Tolerance for Drinking/Partying on-board
About The Program: A busy private program with lots of exploring, adventure, fishing,
spearfishing & diving trips. Looking for a hardworking, hands-on Engineer
who ideally has 50M+ pedigree yacht experience. The boat is kept in immaculate condition
at all times. Assistance on deck will be required whilst guests are onboard.
Start: Early September
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Package $6,000-$7500
Skills:
Minimum 1 year experience as a Sole or Chief Engineer on similar or larger vessels
Excellent problem-solving solutions and skills
Impeccable electrical and mechanical engineering skills
Navigation skills essential you will be on Nav Watch
Strong AVIT experience preferred
Professional Appearance
Qualifications:
AEC 1&2
STCW (Fully Updated) with PDSD
Seafarer's Medical Certificate
Valid B1/B2 Visa
Males only to apply you will have your own cabin
This is also a team position with a 2nd Stewardess/Deckhand
ABSOLUTLY NON-SMOKER/PARTIER Drug test and background check required before trail
Point of contact Sharryn Matte [email protected]
Sole Engineer
38 meter private/charter yacht is looking for a Y3 Engineer.
The vessel is currently in Croatia and will be shipped to Ft. Lauderdale arriving mid-October.
Shared cabin.
Great Captain and crew as well as owner.
Must have B1/B2 in hand.
Must be fluent in English.
This would suit someone with experience in the commercial sector with some yachting experience.
This could be a temp position for the crossing on DYT.
Point of contact is [email protected]
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
Sole Engineer – 36m MY
Chief Engineer Required
36m Support vessel
ASAP start
Permanent position; 3.5 days per month & Malta holidays
Salary - 6000 euros plus performance based bonus
Ideally Y4
They have an extensive 5 year survey shipyard period lined up in Mallorca this winter
Privately owned
GB Captain, mixed crew
6 crew during the summer, 4 in the winter
The point of contact for this position is [email protected]
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