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Yacht Engineer Jobs

The engineering department keeps a yacht's engines, generators, air conditioning and onboard systems running. Roles run from third engineer up to chief engineer, who is responsible for the whole department.

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What the job involves

  • Maintain and repair engines, generators and auxiliary systems
  • Carry out planned maintenance and keep engineering records
  • Manage spares, fuel and the engine room budget
  • Prepare the yacht for surveys and inspections

What you need

  • STCW Basic Safety Training and a valid ENG1 seafarer medical certificate, which almost every yacht requires before you start
  • MCA yacht engineering licences (Y4 to Y1), depending on the yacht's size and power
  • Hands-on marine engineering experience

Engineers move from third to second to chief engineer as their licences and yacht size increase.

Yacht Engineer jobs: common questions

What licences do I need to be a yacht engineer?
It depends on the size and power of the yacht. MCA yacht engineering licences (Y4 to Y1) are the standard route, alongside STCW and ENG1.

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