Yacht Captain

Date: 27 Jul 2025

Location: MV

Company: Power International Holding

Job Summary

The Yacht Captain revolves around overseeing the safe and efficient operation of a yacht, ensuring the comfort and safety of passengers and crew, and managing all aspects of yacht management and navigation.

Job Responsibilities 1

Navigation and Seamanship: Yacht captains must possess expert knowledge and skills in navigation, including chart plotting, GPS navigation, celestial navigation (if applicable), and understanding of tides, currents, and weather patterns. They are responsible for planning and executing safe routes and maneuvers.
 

Safety and Emergency Preparedness: Ensuring the safety of everyone on board is paramount. Yacht captains implement and enforce strict safety protocols, conduct regular safety drills, maintain emergency equipment, and are prepared to handle emergencies such as medical situations, mechanical failures, or adverse weather conditions.
 

Vessel Operations and Maintenance: Captains oversee all aspects of yacht operations, including maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and navigational systems. They ensure that the yacht is in peak condition through regular inspections, repairs, and maintenance schedules.
 

Crew Management: Yacht captains lead and manage the crew, delegating responsibilities, providing training as needed, and fostering a positive and productive work environment onboard. They ensure that crew members perform their duties professionally and efficiently.
 

Guest Services: If the yacht is used for charter or private guests, captains provide exceptional customer service to passengers. This includes ensuring their comfort, addressing their needs and preferences, and providing information about the yacht's amenities and destinations.
 

Regulatory Compliance: Yacht captains ensure compliance with all relevant maritime laws, regulations, and safety standards. This includes maintaining up-to-date licenses and certifications, adhering to environmental regulations, and keeping accurate records.

Job Responsibilities 2

Financial Management: Captains may be responsible for budgeting and financial management related to yacht operations, including procurement, provisioning, and managing expenses within established budgets.
 

Environmental Stewardship: Promoting environmentally responsible practices onboard, such as waste management, fuel efficiency measures, and respecting marine life and habitats to minimize the yacht's environmental footprint.
 

Crisis Management: Yacht captains must be prepared to manage crises that may arise at sea, including but not limited to, medical emergencies, mechanical breakdowns, or security incidents.

Additional Responsibilities 3

Job Knowledge & Skills

Navigation and Seamanship

Safety and Emergency Procedures

Guest Services

Crew Management

ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement

Job Experience

Minimum 3 years working experience, 2 years relevant working experience, 1 year GCC experience is a plus

Competencies

Accountability
Collaboration
Hydrodynamics L2
Leadership
Marine Engineering Concepts L2
Maritime Protocols L2
Material testing & Standard awareness L2
Quality
Regulatory Compliance L2
Resilience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in any Related Technical Certificates
Master's degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping Operations or relevant field