Position Snapshot
A 50m private MY is in need of a relief chief engineer for the month of May
Joining in Cairns and delivery to Indo or Solomons. TBC.
The vessel may also have a guest trip over that time doing some diving but not confirmed yet
Dates can be somewhat flexible to join and departure from Australia TBC weather
The Chief Engineer will have the support of a Deck/assistant engineer but will need to be happy and willing to often work alone covering all aspects of the job
9000USD, 7 days accrued leave per month.
Candidates with a visa to join in Australia will be highly considered but also open to organising a visa for the right candidate
Are you an experienced team look for an off the beaten track itinerary?
Position Snapshot
A high profile 30m expedition MY located in Australia is on the search for an experienced team to join their program from late April.
The vessel will depart Australia for Fiji around June/July and will continue on cruising in the South Pacific Islands, before progressing into Asia.
The Engineer must have a MEOL or higher & the Cook / Chef should have natural flair for cooking.
The vessel is open to sponsoring foreign crew to join in Australia but will highly consider teams that are within the Aus/NZ region.
Start: Late April/Early May (Flexible)
Salary: Engineer: 7000€, Cook/Chef: 5000- 6000€ / month DOE
Are you an engineer available for a 1 month contract?
Are you located in New Zealand or Aus and available for an immediate start?
Position Snapshot
A temp engineer is urgently required for a handover of a recently purchased 23m explorer MY in Marsden Cove New Zealand.
The engineer will do a handover with the previous captain and will begin to make preparations for a delivery to Australia.
The engineer should have sound engineering skills and preferably yacht or commercial engineering experience on ocean passages.
The Engineer will accompany the delivery crew on the passage to Australia
No specific ticket is required and trade qualified engineers are welcome.
The ideal candidate should have immediate availability to commence this week and be located in either NZ or Aus for joining.
Salary: $10,000-$14,000 US / Month DOE + flights
Duration: 3-4 weeks (pending weather/ departure)
Joining in NZ, departing Australia
Are you an experienced 2nd engineer looking for a role based out of NZ/Aus region?
Do you hold a minimum of a MEOL or EOOW?
Position Snapshot
A high profile 50m private / charter MY is on the search for an experienced 2nd engineer to join their program.
The vessel operates a mix of private trips and charters and will be based in NZ/AUS region for the next 2 years, followed by a world cruise.
The 2nd engineer will support the chief engineer throughout all major maintenance and repairs, while assisting the deck team on occasion whilst on guest trips.
The position could suit a local Aus/NZ engineer out of a commercial cadetship program (yacht experience is not necessary)
**Candidates in the Aus/ NZ region will be given priority**
The Ideal Candidate
Qualification: EOOW or MEOL
Location: Auckland, NZ, world itinerary.
Start Date: Late March, early April
Summary: Primary role is 2nd Engineer, but when guests are onboard supports deck.
Salary: 5000 USD (Negotiable to go up)
Gender: Male
Leave: 40-60 days (Negotiable)
Are you an engineer interested in working out in Australia?
Do you hold a minimum of a MEOL or III/1?
Position Snapshot
A high profile 30m private/charter MY is on the search for a sole engineer to join their travelling program
The vessel is charter/private and foreign flagged and will require a minimum of a MEOL or III/1
The vessel is currently based in Australia with plans for world cruising from Mid-2026, heading into Asia and beyond
The vessel is couples friendly and would consider an engineer partnered with a stew, deck/stew or chef
The vessel is open to sponsoring a foreign engineer interested in working out in Australia
The Ideal Candidate
Start: When Found
Salary: 6500-7500€ / month DOE
Leave: 60 days annual
Are you a sole engineer interested in travelling the Indo/Pacific?
Do you have an interest in either surfing, diving, fishing or kiting?
Position Snapshot
A private 35m expedition vessel MY is in need of an engineer for commencement in Feb/March 2026
The position is full-time, without a rotation , however addition down time allocated between owner trips.
The crew are energetic and adventurous who have an interest in surfing, diving, fishing or kiting in the various locations they visit.
The position would suit an experienced AEC engineer who genuinely loves adventure and being active on the water.
The captain is also an experienced engineer and would offer a lot of support to this role.
The Ideal Candidate
Start: Feb-March 2026
Salary: $8000 US / month DOE
