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 superyacht engineer available for a 6-month yard time on the Gold Coast?
Position Snapshot
A high profile 50m private MY is on the search for an experienced chief engineer to assist them with a 6-month shipyard period on the Gold Coast
The vessel will be undergoing a paint job, 5 years survey (pulling the rudders/ shafts) and other small jobs on the worklist
The Chief Engineer should have previous superyacht experience and ideally hold a MEC 3 (MED1 minimum) or a Y4/Y3
Plenty of engineering support
Shore-based accommodation will be provided for the duration of the contract
Are you a foreign Y4/Y3 looking for a sponsorship option in Australia?
Position Snapshot
A high profile 50m private MY is offering a rare sponsorship for a foreign engineer to work and live in Australia, ongoing.
The vessel spends 90% of the year based in Sydney and would suit an engineer looking for a semi land-based superyacht position on a reputable program, with a healthy budget & solid crew.
The chief engineer will have a stack of engineering support with a 2nd eng and engineer / captain to assist with ongoing maintenance.
The vessel is a low to moderate use mostly consisting of day or weekend guest trips.
In the Australian winter the boss disappears to a larger European based Superyacht leaving the Australian yacht to undergo a yard and maintenance period.
The ideal chief engineer will have previous superyacht experience, hold a minimum of a Y4, seafarer medical , STCW and looking for a long-term commitment to working in Australia
Start Date: Immediate
Are you a Y3 / MEC 3 engineer interested in a terrific land-based lifestyle opportunity in Australia?
Position Snapshot
An amazing opportunity has become available for an engineer holding a Y3 or MEC 3 COC to go semi shore based on a high profile 50m private MY in Sydney, Australia
The vessel is low use and is used for private trips only, consisting of mostly day / weekend style cruises.
The Chief engineer will have solid engineering backup on this vessel with plenty of engineering support.
Ideally starting within 4 weeks for a handover with the outgoing chief engineer
The yacht is very flexible on location and nationality and will consider engineers worldwide.
The vessel is also flexible if the chief engineer would prefer to live onboard or ashore in Sydney
The vessel has the option for sponsoring a foreign engineer and therefore could be a unique opportunity for a foreign passport holder to live and work out in Sydney, Australia
The position could also suit an Australian / NZ chief engineer wanting a shore-based existence in one location.
This is a non-rotational role but will be based on 5 day working week with reasonable working hours.
The Ideal Candidate
Start: Within 4 weeks with handover
Salary: $180,000-$200,000 AUD + Super / Year (as a recruiter guide, DOE)
Are you a sailing engineer with a passion for off the beaten track cruising?
Do you hold a minimum of a Y4 (or equivalent)?
Position Snapshot
A high performance 46m private SY is on the search for an experienced sail yacht engineer to join their fun and professional team.
The yacht is used for private use only, often spending large amounts of time in rarely travelled locations.
The owners thoroughly enjoy watersports (particularly diving), adventurous cruising and exploring.
The chief engineer should have excellent forward thinking in regards to repairs and spares and can come up with solutions when needed
Candidate Requirements:
Start: Flexible (TBC)
Salary: 6000-9000USD p/m DOE
Rotation: 3:3 Months On/Off
