Senior Skipper- MAKO (Executive Vessel) Job Victory Farms

Are you an experienced, safety-conscious, and professional skipper who takes pride in operating premium boats and delivering exceptional service?

We are seeking a Senior Skipper to join Victory Farms Kenya. You will command MAKO, our new executive boat, ensuring safe, smooth, and reliable crossings for our guests while maintaining high standards of safety, presentation, and discretion.

You will be responsible for maintaining a well-kept boat and well-drilled crew, with the opportunity to progress into the role of Chief Pilot for the wider fleet upon demonstrating strong performance.

This is a hands-on leadership role for a dependable skipper who takes pride in operational excellence, safety, and guest experience.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Certification: a commercial skipper or master licence accepted by the Kenya Maritime Authority (for example RYA Yachtmaster Offshore or Advanced Powerboat, commercially endorsed). Valid STCW Basic Safety Training, VHF radio certificate, first aid and seafarer medical.
• Experience: at least 5 years as skipper of commercial passenger boats of 8–14 m, including twin-outboard handling and documented night navigation.
• Skills: confident with radar, chartplotter, AIS and VHF. Strong seamanship and vessel handling in changing conditions. Practical mechanical ability.
• Leadership: able to manage and train crew. Confident and polished with high-end guests. Writes clear English for logs, checklists and incident reports.
• 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.

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