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Permanent Skipper – Northwest Scotland

Joining Date 6th January 2027

Rank Deck Officer, Master

Vessel Type Passenger, Day Passenger Excursion Vessel

Trading Area Scottish West Coast

Type Permanent

Joining Port Summer Iles - Scottish West Coast

Office Glasgow

Job Ref JOB-18681

Summary

Skipper – The Tanera Project – Northwest Scottish Highlands 

Clyde Marine Recruitment is pleased to be supporting The Tanera Project with the recruitment of a Marine Skipper, joining a unique multivessel operation based on Tanera Mòr in the Summer Isles.

This is a rare opportunity to take on a handson, yearround commercial skipper role at the heart of a remote island environment — delivering passenger transport, crew and cargo movements, logistics support and fueltransfer operations for one of Scotland’s most distinctive marine projects.
We’re looking for a safe, reliable and professional commercial skipper with strong boathandling skills, sound judgement and experience operating in exposed coastal waters.
Essential Qualifications
  • RYA Advanced Powerboat / OOW 
  • Commercial Endorsement
  • ML5 / ENG1 (or equivalent)
  • VHF/SRC, Sea Survival, First Aid, Basic Fire Fighting
  • Demonstrable commercial vessel experience
 
Further details 
  • Candidates must have the right the work in the UK 
  • Candidates must live within a daily commutable distance to Badentarbat Bay, near Achiltibuie (Northwest Scottish Highlands) 
  • Accommodation may be available for the right candidate 
  • Shift pattern Monday – Friday (on-site accommodation available – Shared house) 
 
If you’d like to learn more or discuss suitability, please get in touch with Clyde Marine Recruitment and apply with CV via Ankaa 

Published 3RD NOVEMBER 2026