The bosun leads the deck team, running exterior maintenance, tenders and watersports for the mate and captain.
2 to 5 years from green deckhand. Bosun roles appear on yachts 40m and up.
Entry pay is about $3,800 to $4,800 a month, rising to $5,000 to $7,000 with experience. See the full yacht bosun salary guide.
Once you have your tickets, get in front of hiring captains and managers. Create a free crew profile, then browse yacht bosun jobs and apply directly with no agency fees.
At a minimum, STCW basic safety training and an ENG1 seafarer medical, plus the role-specific tickets listed above.
Many people enter as green crew. The fastest route is getting your certificates, building a strong CV, and dockwalking or daywalking in a hub port. Sign up free to get started.