Interested in a 10 week on 10 week off rotation in a remote tropical paradise?

Are you an experienced engineer who holds a Y3, MEC 3 or EOOW?

The Chief engineer will Join a crew of 9 on a 47m private yacht, based on a remote tropical island off the coast of Jakarta with many animals and beautiful nature surroundings. The crew are all mature with their own hobbies who pursue them when not working. The crew are active and enjoy BBQs all together on Fridays, play volleyball twice a week when the boss is not on the island (high profile Indonesian).

Yard periods almost every year to Malaysia Langkawi , and do the odd trip to Bali with the rest of the year doing day trips from the private island.   

The yacht will be undertaking a yard period in Langkawi, Malaysia soon before  travelling back to Indonesia  

The yacht has had an extensive rebuilt on-board systems done in the last few years, including main engines and generators.

In the process of having the shafts installed, new engine mounts and gearbox mounts changed and all reset aligned… the vessel has Paxman (formular1) engines and is very powerful, they are set up to run close to full load for long periods

Engines have just been serviced and replaced all UPIs (injectors).

The yacht will often have guests on board for one or two days on the weekend, occasionally doing longer trips to Lombok and Komodo.

Overall this is very low use program & very little stress in this position

The crew will have use of villa facilities on the island and large swimming pool, as well as the local islands to explore when no guests are on board.

The right candidate needs to be comfortable in an isolated location, and capable, to come up with solutions.

Crew are multi-national, British, Australian, Kiwi & Asian. 9 in total

The successful candidate will:

· Hold a Y3, EOOW or MEC 3

· Will have some previous yacht experience on vessels 40-50m

· Have good technical knowledge

· Can work within a dynamic team

· Good communication skills and record keeping

The yacht is open to candidates of any nationality worldwide however candidates within a short flight of joining will also be highly considered

Start Date: Flexible

Location: ASIA, Predominantly Indonesia

Salary: $7000 US / Month + flights , medical (paid 12 months)

Rotation: 10 weeks on 10 weeks off

Preference to candidates with a home base in New Zealand, Australia, SA or Asia

Medical Insurance: Yes

Are you an Australian or NZ engineer looking for an equal time rotation in Australia?

Do you hail from a trade background?

Position Snapshot

A high profile, well run 40m private MY is on the search for an experienced engineer to work an equal time rotation.

Based in Western Australia, the yacht will likely spend its summers in Perth & winters cruising the top end of WA & Kimberley

Twin MTU Engines and Cat Generators , well maintained by long standing chief engineer  

Trade background advantages, fun and active , happy to assist with basic deck duties on occasion

Open to candidates rotating within Australia or NZ only

Ideal Candidate

Start: Flexible

Salary: From $140,000 AUD + Super + flights

Are you a Y3 engineer (or equivalent) interested in joining a new program out of Hong Kong?

Position Snapshot

A lovely 40m Private MY (with new owner) is on the lookout for an experienced chief engineer to join their new program

The vessel will largely be based out of Hong Kong with cruises around Asia & Australasia regions

The vessel offers healthy life balance from time ashore to time at sea

Requirements:

•             Basic engineering, including outboard motors

•             Diesel knowledge

•             General refrigeration and AC

•             Basic plumbing

•             Basic electrical and electronics

•             Troubleshooting

Required Certificates:

•             STCW

•             ENG1

•             Y3 Chief Engineer

•             MCA Approved Engineering Course

Salary: USD 9,000 (approx. HKD 71,000)

Experience: min. 2-5 years

Benefit: 38 days annual leave, medical insurance, repatriation flight

*Engine Makers: Caterpillar

Are you an experienced Y3 engineer looking to work within a great program?

Position Snapshot

• Chief Engineer Position (Y3 requirement)

• Salary 8000- 9000 EURO / Month + Tips. DOE (no rotation)

A high profile 42m charter yacht is on the search for an experienced Chief engineer to join their team.

The yacht is run to the highest standard and operates some high-end charters each year amongst private trips with the owner and family.

Joining in Antigua in March the chief engineer will have time to get acquainted with the yacht before undertaking some guest trips in the Caribbean

Yard times are often completed in Spain

Vessel will cruise the Caribbean for tail end of winter, before crossing back to Europe in May / June

The chief engineer will have a strong 2nd engineer for support

There is good diversity amongst the crew, with an active crew dynamic onboard.

Terrific Australian captain in place and lovely Australian owner

Essential that the engineer will be looking to contribute to a positive team environment onboard

During any extended yard periods the chief engineer will work closely with the build manager and will essentially project manage the work needed together

The Ideal Applicant

• Y3 or equivalent

• STCW , ENG 1 , Security Awareness

• Sound technical knowledge, some AV/IT skills

• Will be looking to develop a good longstanding relationship with the yacht

• Fun loving who enjoys travel and being active outside of yacht life

• Experience with Cat engines and Kohler Gens

• Good project management skills

• Strong preventative maintenance skills

• Good troubleshooting aptitude

Start Date– March 2023

Salary–8000-9000 Euro / month + Tips, DOE + standard MLC benefits/leave (45 days) entitlements, Medical & flights + potential additional down time

Are you an experienced Y3 engineer looking to work with a great program?

Position Snapshot

• Chief Engineer Position (Y3 requirement)

• Couple Friendly (will consider teams )

• Fulltime  (no rotation)

• Salary 8000- 8500 EURO / Month DOE

A high profile 140’ charter yacht is on the search for an experienced Chief engineer to join their team.

The yacht is run to the highest standard and operates some high-end charters each year amongst private trips with the owner and family.

Joining in Europe the start of November the vessel is a dual season charter yacht Med / Caribbean and splits tips evenly

Yard times are often completed in Barcelona

The chief engineer will have a strong 2nd engineer for support

There is good diversity and longevity amongst the crew, with an excellent young and active crew dynamic onboard.

Long standing professional captain with good knowledge of vessel and systems

Essential that the engineer will be looking to contribute to a positive team environment onboard

During the yard periods the chief engineer will work closely with the build manager and will essentially project manage the work needed together

The yacht is very much couple friendly and would consider strong engineer candidates who are in relationships wanting to work together

The Ideal Applicant

• Y3 or equivalent

• STCW , ENG 1 , Security Awareness

• Sound technical knowledge, some AV/IT skills

• Will be looking to develop a good longstanding relationship with the yacht

• Fun loving who enjoys travel and being active outside of yacht life

• Experience with Cat engines and Kohler Gens

• Good project management skills

• Strong preventative maintenance skills

• Good troubleshooting aptitude

Start Date– Early November  

Salary–8000-8500 Euro / month +/- Depending on Experience + standard MLC

benefits/leave (45 days) entitlements, Medical & flights + additional down time