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Permanent Skipper – Northwest Scotland

Joining Date 23rd June 2026

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 10 days on 4 days off may also be considered (Shared Accommodation provided on site) 
 
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 22ND JUNE 2026