About This Role
Operating and managing the company's yacht safely and efficiently for management, clients, and guests is the core of this role, ensuring their comfort and security throughout the journey. The position suits a disciplined and safety-conscious Yacht Captain, preferably retired Indian Navy personnel, with practical experience in yacht or motor vessel operations and a strong understanding of marine navigation and safety procedures.
Responsibilities
- Operate and navigate the company yacht safely and efficiently for management, client, and guest transportation
- Plan and execute yacht trips based on approved schedules, destinations, weather conditions, tides, and sea conditions
- Ensure the safety, comfort, and security of all passengers throughout the journey
- Conduct pre-departure and post-trip inspections of the yacht, including the engine, fuel levels, steering, navigation systems, communication equipment, and safety devices
- Monitor weather forecasts, sea conditions, tides, and navigational hazards before and during every voyage
- Ensure compliance with applicable maritime laws, navigation regulations, vessel operating requirements, and safety procedures
- Maintain the yacht in clean, organised, and operationally ready condition
- Ensure the availability and proper functioning of life jackets, life rafts where required, fire extinguishers, first-aid kits, and other emergency equipment
- Maintain records of yacht trips, fuel consumption, operating hours, maintenance schedules, and any incidents or technical issues
- Coordinate with the administration team regarding trip schedules, passenger requirements, yacht readiness, and operational arrangements
- Identify and report mechanical faults, equipment failures, and maintenance requirements promptly
- Respond effectively to emergencies, including adverse weather, engine malfunction, and other marine incidents
- Maintain professional conduct, confidentiality, punctuality, and a high standard of service when dealing with company management and distinguished guests
Requirements
- Preferred Candidate: Retired Indian Navy personnel with relevant experience in marine operations, navigation, or vessel handling
- Prior experience operating a yacht, motor yacht, motorboat, or comparable marine vessel is preferred
- Understanding of yacht engines, steering systems, navigation equipment, marine communication systems, and routine vessel maintenance
- Knowledge of coastal navigation, tides, weather assessment, anchoring, docking, and manoeuvring
- Must hold the applicable yacht or vessel operator qualifications, certificates, and licences required under Indian maritime regulations for the specific vessel and duties
- Must meet the medical fitness requirements applicable to the role
- Ability to coordinate effectively with management, administration staff, crew members, and passengers
- Strong leadership, discipline, and accountability
- Excellent situational awareness and decision-making
- Proficiency in safe yacht handling and navigation
- Knowledge of marine safety, emergency procedures, and risk management
- Ability to perform routine vessel checks and identify technical issues
- Professional, courteous, and guest-oriented behaviour
- Flexibility to work according to operational schedules, including weekends and holidays when required
- Candidates who have retired from the Indian Navy and possess relevant experience in ship handling, yacht operations, marine navigation, or coastal vessel operations will be preferred
- Experience in operating luxury yachts and transporting senior management or high-profile guests will be an added advantage
Benefits
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Paid sick time
Important Details
- Reporting structure: designated senior management representative or the Administration Department of RT TRICONE DESIGN AND BUILD CONTRACTORS PVT. LTD.
Application Process
- Updated resume
- Indian Navy service and retirement/discharge documents, where applicable
- Details of previous marine or yacht operating experience
- Copies of relevant maritime licences, competency certificates, and medical fitness documents, as applicable
- Final appointment will be subject to verification of experience, credentials, medical fitness, and the statutory qualifications required for operating the company's specific yacht
About the Company
The Tricone Group is a global real estate development company driven by thoughtful design, strong engineering, and dependable execution. Headquartered in the United States, with active operations in India and Saudi Arabia, the company delivers high-quality residential and mixed-use developments. Its portfolio spans bespoke single-family communities in the United States to large-scale urban redevelopment projects abroad.