Senior Skipper - Executive Vessel (Mako)

About the role

Victory Farms is looking for a Senior Skipper for its Mako executive vessel, based in Mombasa. The role calls for a highly experienced skipper who can handle premium guests and lead a crew.

Required profile

• Commercial skipper or master licence accepted by the Kenya Maritime Authority (for example RYA Yachtmaster Offshore or Advanced Powerboat, commercially endorsed).
• At least 5 years as skipper of commercial passenger boats of 8-14 m, including twin-outboard handling and documented night navigation.
• Able to manage and train crew, and confident and polished with high-end guests.
• Advantage: a background in premium guest-facing boat operations, experience training or assessing other skippers, knowledge of diesel outboards, and knowledge of Lake Victoria.
• Must be eligible to work in Kenya.

Required skills

• Valid STCW Basic Safety Training, VHF radio certificate, first aid and seafarer medical.
• Confident with radar, chartplotter, AIS and VHF.
• Strong seamanship and vessel handling in changing conditions.
• Practical mechanical ability.
• Clear English for logs, checklists and incident reports.