Chief Engineer Archives - MYS Superyacht Crew

Are you an engineer interested in working out in Australia?

Do you hold a minimum of a MEOL or III/1?

Position Snapshot

Open to sponsorship (foreign engineers welcome)
Open to couples
6500-7500€ / month DOE

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

Engineering experience on yachts
MEOL or III/1
Hands on engineer
Can troubleshoot effectively
Can maintain vessel to class/survey requirements
Project manage yard periods
Can commit to a travelling program
STCW & Seafarer Medical

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

April to September
Gold Coast based (accommodation provided)
Superyacht experience is essential
Excellent Rate $$+

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

$18,000 AUD / month DOE, TRP
Sydney Based
Rare Australian Sponsorship Opportunity
90% land based role in Sydney
Live onboard or ashore
Non rotation role (but regular land based working hours)

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 2^nd 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