Deck Position Mate

About the Mate

The mate onboard a yacht is a team leader with strong work ethic, extensive deck department knowledge including maintenance and repair, and a positive, can-do attitude. The position requires some administrative tasks, including inventory and ordering deck supplies, so computer skills and financial knowledge are very useful. This role aboard a superyacht requires at least three years of experience as a deckhand/bosun in addition to the necessary license for the specific vessel.

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Watertight Engine Room Polished Door Handle
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driving a tender
Mates water sport preparation
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Yacht Sport Fishing Big Catch
Bow of yacht
Job Responsibilities
  • Assisting the first officer with administrative and safety duties
  • Navigation watches
  • Hands on leader of deck crew
  • Maintenance and inventory of deck equipment
  • Stowage of yacht for sea
  • Continued education and licensing
Required Skills
  • Ability to stand in for captain in his absence
  • Ability to delegate and effective communicator
  • Extensive maintenance knowledge and skills; cleaning, rust/corrosion, painting, varnishing, rope splicing, fiberglass, carpentry, outboard motors and maintenance product knowledge
  • Watch keeping and safety knowledge
  • Excellent tender driving skills
  • Advanced knowledge of all water sports
  • Organized, diplomatic and versatile
Salary Modifiers
  • Advance medical training/certificate
  • Sports certification (i.e. Dive certificate, kite surfing instructor)
  • Strong paint/varnish skills
  • Limited experience in intended cruising area
Position Statistics
OUR DATA IS CALCULATED FROM
7,404
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE RECORDS OUT OF
93,221
EXPERIENCES IN THE DECK DEPARTMENT
AVERAGE LONGEVITY IN THIS POSITION
363 Days
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE (MATE)
167