Skipper / Boat Master -

Job Posted: 27 November 2025

Contract Term: Permanent

Location: Yarmouth, Isle of Wight

Contract Type: Full or part time

Salary: £45k-60k

Industries: Marine

Job Start Date: Immediate

Location: Onsite -Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom.

Quay 2 Quay is a recently established company set up to provide passenger ferry services and tours in and around the Solent in the UK. Starting with a service between Lymington and Yarmouth (Isle of Wight), the company intends to offer greater customer choice using a state-of-the-art boat with enclosed and open passenger accommodation.

The Company is looking to hire Boat Masters to assist with these services.

The ideal candidates will have a maritime background and experience in vessel operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform the duties of Boat Master to command, manoeuvre & navigate the vessel.

• Conduct pre-deployment checks, equipment testing & weather assessment.

• Monitor systems and address any operational issues.

• Command and manage the crew, ensuring the safety of all persons and equipment.

• Maintain vessels in accordance with maritime regulations and company standards.

• Implement and oversee safety procedures including risk assessments to safeguard the passengers, crew, the vessel, infrastructure, other vessels and the environment.

Minimum Requirements (MSN 1853 refers):

One of the following:

• Boat Master License Tier 2 Level 2, including operation in Cat. D waters of the Solent, allowing carriage of up to 112 passengers between Lymington & Yarmouth (IOW); or

• BML Tier 1 Level 2 plus Special Endorsement for General Passenger Operations; or

• Suitable alternative qualifications (such as UK issued COC or CEC STCW Master, Chief Mate, OOW, including Royal Navy, STCW II/1 & II/2 and relevant fishing certification with a commitment to achieve the required equivalence (see MSN 1853).

In addition to the above:

• Medical certification ENG1 or ML5 - suitable for solo watchkeeping & lookout duties.

• GMDSS Short Range or Restricted Operators License or higher.

• MCA approved training in Personal Survival; First Aid; Fire Safety; or

• Completion of the relevant MSQ units in lieu of the above 3 courses.

• Competence in navigation, leadership, management, seamanship & maintenance.

• Valid driver's license.

• Ability to pass background checks.

Desirable

• Experience with ferry operations or suitable equivalent; experience in boat handling

Location: Onsite - Yarmouth, Isle of Wight.

Contract Term: Permanent.

Contract Type: Full time, part time considered.

Salary: £45k-60k depending on experience.

Job Start Date: Immediate.