Second Engineer
Superyacht Engineering · €2,700 – €9,800 a month
A Second Engineer on a superyacht typically earns €2,700 to €9,800 a month, depending on the size of the yacht. Training for this step includes Approved Engine Course 2 (AEC 2) and Second Engineer Small Vessel – less than 3,000GT and 9,000kW, on top of the basics such as an ENG1 medical and Basic Safety Training.
Usually works as an understudy to the Chief Engineer and generally has an expansive knowledge base of all the vessel’s systems. This role requires an MCA Y2-Y4 license and at least three years of experience.
| Yacht length | Monthly salary (EUR) | Monthly salary (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 - 40 m (70 - 130 ft) | €2 700 – €4 300 | $3 200 – $5 100 |
| 40 - 50 m (130 - 165 ft) | €4 000 – €5 900 | $4 700 – $7 000 |
| 50 - 60 m (165 - 200 ft) | €4 500 – €6 900 | $5 400 – $8 200 |
| 60 - 70 m (200 - 230 ft) | €6 000 – €9 300 | $6 000 – $8 800 |
| 70 - 80 m (230 - 265 ft) | €5 000 – €8 300 | $6 000 – $10 000 |
| 80 - 90 m (265 - 295 ft) | €5 000 – €8 500 | $6 300 – $10 300 |
| 90 - 100 m (295 - 330 ft) | €5 200 – €9 500 | $6 400 – $11 500 |
| 100 m+ (330 Ft+) | €5 400 – €9 800 | $6 500 – $11 800 |
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 Engineering 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: while holding a Second Engineer Officer on Small Vessel less than 9,000kW, less than 3,000GT, unlimited area Certificate of Competency, complete a minimum of 6 month’s seagoing service as a Second Engineer on vessels of at least 350kW; successfully complete the approved modules and pass the corresponding examinations for: Chief Engineer Statutory and Operational Requirements; Auxiliary Equipment part – 2; hold the applicable ancillary and safety course certificates; and, pass the MCA oral examination for Chief Engineer Officer, less than 3000 kW, less than 500 GT, unlimited area, STCW Reg III/3 (syllabus available online, go to www.gov.uk and search Small Vessel Oral Examination Syllabus).