Yacht engineers keep the vessel running, from a sole engineer on a mid-size yacht to a chief on a superyacht.
3 to 8 years to chief on larger yachts. Sole engineers on 24m to 40m; teams on larger.
Entry pay is about $4,000 to $5,500 a month, rising to $7,000 to $14,000 with experience. See the full yacht engineer salary guide.
Once you have your tickets, get in front of hiring captains and managers. Create a free crew profile, then browse yacht engineer 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.