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WINTER CAPTAIN | MONTENEGRO | Oyster 595

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Yachtmaster Offshore minimum
  • Valid STCW and ENG1
  • Previous sailing yacht command experience
  • Strong technical and maintenance knowledge

Responsibilities

  • Overseeing the yacht during the winter period
  • Managing maintenance works to ensure the vessel is fully prepared
  • Working independently and managing day-to-day operations

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Technical Acumen
  • Self-Motivation
  • Proactivity
  • Self-Confidence

About the company

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Oyster Crew

Staffing & Recruiting

Oyster Yachts was founded in 1973, rapidly establishing an international reputation in the sailing world for performance, quality, comfort and safety. Since new owner and CEO Richard Hadida took the helm in 2018, the company has gone from strength to strength; our first new model, the Oyster 565 won the Bluewater Cruiser of the Year at the British Yachting Awards in 2019Our mission is simple: to design, build and support the finest bluewater sailboats, capable of sailing safely anywhere in the world, in comfort and luxury.At the heart of Oyster are the people: those who design and build them and those who own and love them. Along with Oyster owners, we see ourselves as a family, inspired by each other, the stories we tell and the adventures we have.We are always on the look out for good quality crews to match to our fleet of yachts and owners. Whether it’s adventuring in high latitudes, family cruising around the world or chartering in the Caribbean and Mediterranean, there are plenty of amazing opportunities for aspiring Oyster crews and for those crews already in the Oyster family who are looking to take the next step. If you think you have what it takes, we really look forward to meeting you very soon.

Company details

Company typeSME
IndustryStaffing & Recruiting
Company size201 - 500

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Job description

This is a remote position.

Captain | Seasonal Position | Montenegro

STARTING OCTOBER we are looking for an experienced Captain for a seasonal winter position based in Montenegro.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the yacht during the winter period, managing maintenance works ensuring the vessel is fully prepared and looked after ready for the next season.  The owner will visit from time to time during the winter period.

This role also presents a unique opportunity for the right candidate to continue with the yacht beyond the winter season. The yacht is already signed up to the Oyster World Rally 2028 and plans are in place to hire a Captain/Chef couple team in Spring 2027.  This could beanidealopportunityforacaptainwhomaywishtotransitionintothelonger-termrolewiththeirchefpartner.



Requirements

  • Yachtmaster Offshore minimum
  • Comfortable taking sole responsibility for the yacht during the winter period and working independently
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and confident managing day-to-day operations without additional crew onboard
  • Previous sailing yacht command experience
  • Strong technical and maintenance knowledge
  • Valid STCW and ENG1 


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