Yacht Captain
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About the Role
Galva Coat is seeking an experienced Yacht Captain to safely navigate and operate a yacht, manage crew, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has a Captain's License, 5+ years as a Yacht Captain, and strong leadership and navigational skills.
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Responsibilities
- Safe navigation and operation of the yacht
- Steer and operate yacht using equipment such as radar, depth finders, radios, buoys, lights and lighthouses
- Read gauges to ensure safe levels of hydraulic fluid and oxygen or air pressure
- Dock and undock yacht, sometimes navigating through tight spaces
- Alter navigation plans based on weather conditions to keep yacht and passengers safe
- Inspect yacht to ensure efficient and safe operation and conformity to regulations
- Take control of yacht repairs and refit projects
- Compute positions, set courses and determine speeds using charts, compasses, sextants, etc.
- Signal crew members and deckhands to perform necessary tasks
- Maintain all onboard equipment and keep detailed records of daily activities, personnel reports, etc.
- Ensure seaworthiness of the yacht before every departure
- Manage yacht budget
Requirements
- Must have a Captain's License
- 3 5 years’ experience as a Chief Officer/Mate
- 5+ years’ experience as a Yacht Captain for larger yachts
- STCW Basic Safety Training is mandatory
- A seafarer medical certificate is also mandatory
- Excellent navigational skills
- Firm knowledge of marine craft communication, signaling and navigation systems
- Excellent leadership, etiquette and communication skills
- Maintenance and engineering experience or understanding
- Good grasp of accounting and IT
- CPR or related first aid certifications preferred
- UAE Car Driving License (Required)
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Overview
- The captain onboard a yacht has a record of longevity, excellent owner references and strong crew management skills.
- This individual should possess working knowledge of yacht management and safety in addition to financial administration.
- The captain will excel in planning and communicating various itineraries to the owners and guests onboard in various cruising areas.
- All their certifications and licenses are fully up to date and they are familiar with the latest requirements/newest technologies.
- This role usually requires at least five years of experience on yachts.
Job Responsibilities
- Safe navigation and operation of the yacht.
- Steer and operate yacht using equipment such as radar, depth finders, radios, buoys, lights and lighthouses.
- Read gauges to ensure safe levels of hydraulic fluid and oxygen or air pressure.
- Dock and undock yacht, sometimes navigating through tight spaces, such as locks.
- Alter navigation plans based on weather conditions to keep yacht, passengers safe.
- Inspect yacht to ensure efficient and safe operation of yacht and equipment and their conformity to regulations.
- Taking control of yacht repairs and refit projects.
- Compute positions, set courses and determine speeds using charts, compasses, sextants, area plotting sheets and knowledge of local conditions.
- Signal crew members and deckhands to perform necessary tasks, including rig tow lines, open or close ramps and gates and pull guard chains across entries.
- Maintain all onboard equipment, and keep detailed records of daily activities, personnel reports, yacht positions and movements, ports of call, weather conditions, passenger status and pollution control efforts.
- Ensure the seaworthiness of the yacht before every departure.
- Yacht Budget management.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Must have a Captain’s License.
- 3 5 years’ experience as a Chief Officer/Mate
- 5+ years’ experience as a Yacht Captain for larger yachts
- CPR or related first aid certifications preferred
- STCW Basic Safety Training is mandatory
- A seafarer medical certificate is also mandatory
- A charismatic and unflappable personality
- Excellent navigational skills
- Firm knowledge of marine craft communication, signaling and navigation systems
- Excellent leadership, etiquette and communication skills
- Maintenance and engineering experience or understanding
- Good grasp of accounting and IT
Pay
- AED7,000.00 per month
Job Types
- Full time, Permanent
Application Questions
- Are you able to attend Interview in Abu Dhabi?
- Do you have 3 5 years experience of working as Luxury Yacht Captain?
- Do you have MCA STCW Certificate Captain License?
- The Salary for this job is up to AED.7000 Max will you accept?
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