The information below is not a definative guide. It's a rough guide to what skills and experience is needed. The salaries mentioned are not set in stone they are only approximations. The higher salaries relate to the more experienced and qualified crewmembers.

		Qualifications & Experience Needed

• Engineering License and applicable certificates appropriate to the GRT, KW power, HP requirements of the vessel.
• References and relevant paperwork.
• Excellent record of safety and safe operations in the engine room and throughout the vessel.
• High level of experience working with and maintaining yacht engines, generators, air conditioning systems, electrical systems, water makers and water toys.
• Experienced in preventative maintenance & troubleshooting. Knowledge to manage and supervise engine repairs and general upkeep in the engine room.
• Man management skills to supervise and train engineers' assistants.
• Some basic computer skills and ability to log engine issues, repairs and refits.
• Good knowledge of outsourcing to contractors and shore based repairs when necessary

		Summary

• A yacht engineer's main function is to maintain the mechanical and electrical operations of the vessel.
• The position can entail large jobs, and it can also mean fixing small problems such as a dripping tap.
• An engineer must be very technically minded with the ability to interact with guests.
• The engineer will be responsible for keeping the mechanical side of the yacht running smoothly.
• Most yacht engineers have a formal license but on some private vessels, engineers are unlicensed, but most are experienced.
• An engineer is responsible for almost everything on the vessel that could break and need fixing.
• This includes everything from the main engines to smaller pieces of equipment like food mixers, water makers, refrigerators and air conditioners, etc. An engineer must be able to trouble shoot and repair virtually everything on the vessel.
• Engineers are some of the most sought after crew and can earn as much as a captain.

		Engineers Salary Guidelines and Vessel Sizes

Chief Engineer 180 ft to 250 ft plus
$5,000 - $9,000 (Approx. per month)

Chief Engineer 130 ft to 180 ft
$3,500 - $7,500 (Approx. per month)