Deck Position JuniorCaptain

About the Junior Captain

The junior captain on a yacht possess all the necessary licenses and certifications for the position, but may only have limited experience as captain. This individual should possess knowledge of yacht management, safety and financial administration coupled with the drive and energy to convince a prospective employer that they are ready for the career step of their first command. Excellent communication, particularly with owners and guests, in addition to strong interpersonal and time management skills as well as the ability to motivate the crew are essential for success in this position. This role typically requires a minimum of three years of superyacht industry experience and some engineering knowledge/mechanical aptitude.

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Job Responsibilities
  • Achieving owner's objectives
  • Crew hiring and dismissal
  • Ultimate safety for passengers, crew, environment and vessel
  • Personnel management
  • Shipyard/project management
  • Legal and regulatory compliance
  • Navigation
  • Accounting
Required Skills
  • Calm and charismatic personality
  • Superior leadership, communication, management and diplomacy skills
  • Excellent boat handling and navigational skills
  • Excellent ISM and ISPS knowledge and practices
  • Excellent maintenance, engineering and technical / troubleshooting experience
  • Ability to remain calm and give directions in an emergency situation
  • Organized and methodical
  • Financial management
Salary Modifiers
  • Speaks multiple languages fluently
  • Shipyard/new build experience
  • Limited experience in intended cruising area
  • No previous full-time captain position
Position Statistics
OUR DATA IS CALCULATED FROM
22,866
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE RECORDS OUT OF
93,221
EXPERIENCES IN THE DECK DEPARTMENT
AVERAGE LONGEVITY IN THIS POSITION
672 Days
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE (JUNIOR CAPTAIN)
132