Officer of the Watch (OOW)
Superyacht Deck · €2,900 – €11,500 a month
An Officer of the Watch (OOW) on a superyacht typically earns €2,900 to €11,500 a month, depending on the size of the yacht. Training for this step includes Officer of the Watch (OOW) 3000GT, on top of the basics such as an ENG1 medical and Basic Safety Training.
This position requires an OOW license to carry out administrative duties and support the first officer. Duties include daily tasks, checking vessel position, passage planning, special maintenance projects, GMDSS, comparing compasses and the general yacht or ship rounds. This role requires at least three years of industry-related experience as a Bosun/Lead or Senior Deckhand.
| Yacht length | Monthly salary (EUR) | Monthly salary (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 - 40 m (70 - 130 ft) | €2 900 – €4 400 | $3 400 – $5 200 |
| 40 - 50 m (130 - 165 ft) | €4 000 – €5 500 | $4 800 – $6 600 |
| 50 - 60 m (165 - 200 ft) | €4 400 – €6 100 | $5 300 – $7 300 |
| 60 - 70 m (200 - 230 ft) | €5 000 – €6 900 | $6 100 – $8 300 |
| 70 - 80 m (230 - 265 ft) | €5 200 – €7 500 | $6 300 – $9 100 |
| 80 - 90 m (265 - 295 ft) | €5 200 – €8 500 | $6 300 – $10 300 |
| 90 - 100 m (295 - 330 ft) | $6 400 – $11 500 | €5 300 – €9 500 |
| 100 m+ (330 Ft +) | €5 500 – €10 000 | $6 700 – $12 100 |
Typical monthly ranges. Pay varies with experience, the yacht's programme and whether it's private or charter.
These are the courses and certificates on the Deck career path up to this role, in the order most crew take them.
To qualify for the issue of this Certificate of Competency you must meet the following requirements: (a) Be at least 19 years of age; (b) Hold either: A RYA Yachtmaster certificate Offshore and a certificate of successful completion of a shore- based Yachtmaster Offshore course*; or An IYT Master of Yachts Limited certificate; (c) Since the age of 16 have obtained a minimum of 36 months’ onboard yacht service. This must include at least 365 days seagoing service on vessels of 15 metres or over in load line length, made up of: A minimum of 250 days’ ACTUAL sea going service and 115 days of any combination of the following: Actual sea service; Stand-by service - A maximum of 14 consecutive days may be counted at one time, but on no occasion may a period of standby service exceed that of the previous voyage; Yard service - up to a maximum of 90 days continuously or in separate periods; *Note: Not required if the candidate holds a Yachtmaster Offshore certificate issued before 31 July 2003.
To qualify for the issue of the Chief Mate Certificate of Competency, you must meet the following requirements: hold an OOW Yacht <3000 GT, II/1, Certificate of Competency OR have completed all of the requirements for this Certificate of Competency; hold either: an RYA Yachtmaster Ocean certificate and a certificate of successful completion of a shore-based Yachtmaster Ocean course; or, an IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited; hold the applicable ancillary certificates; and, hold a valid accepted Seafarers Medical Fitness Certificate. NOTE: This certificate can be applied for at the same time as OOW Yacht <3000 GT, II/1, Certificate of Competency, providing all qualifying conditions are met. NOTE: The above entry requirements are not required to attend the training courses for Chief Mate (Yacht <3000GT); however, they must apply for NOE to obtain the endorsement.