About the Senior Master

The senior master onboard a yacht possesses in depth knowledge of superyacht management and safety, financial administration, private and commercial programs as well as navigational expertise in multiple cruising areas. This position requires a consistent record of longevity, excellent owner references and first-rate crew management resulting in low turnover. It is essential that all licenses and certificates are up-to-date and the latest requirements/newest technologies are fully understood. This role requires at least 10+ years of experience as a captain on yachts.

Job Responsibilities

• Ultimate safety for passengers, crew, environment and vessel
• Achieving owner's objectives
• Crew hiring and dismissal
• 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
• New build experience
• Project Management certification or Management degree
• Limited experience in intended cruising area
• Lack of experience on a similar size vessel