About the Officer of Watch

The officer of the watch onboard a yacht has at minimum an OOW license in addition to knowledge of safety procedures and the ability to support the first officer with administrative duties. The officer of the watch is also capable of leading navigational watches with confidence and managing the deck team in daily duties in addition to specialty maintenance projects. This role typically requires at least three years of industry experience as a mate or bosun.

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 assign duties and delegate crew on projects
• Extensive maintenance knowledge and skills; cleaning, rust/corrosion, painting, varnishing, rope splicing, fiberglass, carpentry, outboard motors and maintenance product knowledge
• Basic engineering knowledge
• Watch keeping and safety knowledge
• Excellent tender driving skills
• Advanced knowledge of all water sports

Salary Modifiers

• Engineering experience or certificate
• Advance medical training/certificate
• Limited experience in intended cruising area