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Wright Maritime Group

Project Management Publications & Publishing Yacht Management

United States

Project management , publications & publishing , yacht management, www.wrightmaritime.com.

Wright Maritime is the trusted leader in owner representation. WMG's technical expertise combines to provide unparalleled service in yacht operations management, crew employment, yacht financial management and new yacht construction development. WMG has more than 500 years of operational and financial expertise within its world-renowned staff.

• Fort Lauderdale United States

News summary

One to One: AJ Anderson

The CEO of Wright Maritime Group discusses how the industry can manage client expectations in a smarter way…

Power index: Fleet managers

Prolific individuals within the management sector offer their thoughts on the future of the superyacht market…

The operational implications for passenger yachts

A look at the emerging problems associated with manning superyachts able to carry more than 12 passengers…

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Abi McGrath

Aj anderson.

André Jonker

Andrew Doole

Antonio caviglia.

Bas Swanink

Brendan o’shannassy, christelle holler, christina norris.

Dieter Jaenicke

Gary groenewold.

Immediate Past President

James Gilbert

Jill bobrow, joel walton, john venables.

Ken Hickling

Laura sherrod, maggie mcdonald.

ISS Administrator

Mark Masciarotte

Matt anzardo, melissa hansley.

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Michael Moore

Norma Trease

Peter southgate, rebecca taranto.

Board Representative

Rick Thomas

Ron Cleveringa

Silvia nordio.

Steven Myers

Tony browne, vanessa stuart, abi mcgrath director.

Biography: Abi McGrath has worked in the superyacht sector for 20 years. Today she is CCO for IMM; a Caribbean based group of superyacht refit yards and technical services. Prior to joining IMM, Abi founded and grew the globally recognised superyacht networking and marketing hub ACREW. Founded in 2012, ACREW boasts a membership of over 15,000 superyacht captains and crew and is the organiser of the prestigious annual Crew Awards. Abi’s experience in the sector spans from marina brokerage, to consulting and marketing, crew events, marina design and construction, digital training and, more recently, superyacht refit and maintenance. She holds a 2:1 honours degree from Edinburgh University and an MBA from Barcelona Business School.

Company: IMM

AJ Anderson Emeritus

Biography: Captain AJ Anderson has 40 years’ experience as a Merchant Marine Officer. AJ holds the post of Chief Executive Officer of Wright Maritime Group (WMG). Having participated in the MCA’s Large Yacht Code Working Group during the LY2 re-write, AJ continues to serve on the Cayman Islands Ship Owner’s Advisory Council. AJ has been an ISS Board Member since 2003 and serves as the ISS Technical Committee Chairman. AJ has been a member in the ISS Ethics Initiative and continues to work in the development of best business practice guidelines for the industry. WMG is a large yacht operations and management company with yachts up to 138 meters (450ft), operating globally. With over 2.5bn in the fleet portfolio and over 3bn delivered in construction, WMG is considered the leader in large yacht development, operations and management.

Company: Wright Maritime Group

Ali Tanir Director

Biography: Ali's journey in the yachting industry began in Istanbul, where his childhood connection to the sea ignited a lifelong passion. Following his university education, Ali embarked on a dynamic career path that encompassed various roles within the global yachting industry. He initially began in brand and marketing at Vicem Yachts, where he played a role in elevating the company's profile on the international stage. Ali founded Mare Amante and served as a Strategic Marketing Consultant for leading Turkish yards, including Numarine, Tansu Yachts, RMK, and Northstar RIBS. With nearly two decades of experience in the yachting industry, Ali now acts as a Yacht Broker & New Construction Specialist at Northrop & Johnson.

Company: Northrop & Johnson

André Jonker Director

Biography: André Jonker is a well-known face within the small yachting industry family. Born in the Netherlands, he has been living in close vicinity to Abeking & Rasmussen for decades and knows the industry like the back of one´s hand. André started his career back in 1988 with the company ALJO in Northern Germany working in the Design Department for superyacht equipment. Pretty soon he stepped into Sales and was also in charge for Project Management. Over that time he got in contact with Designers, Owners Reps, Captains and of course other important people from the industry. In 2002, Abeking & Rasmussen employed him as a Project Manager for Super Yacht new builds. Since then, he delivered 10 Motor Yachts and number 11 is currently in build. He is working with all well-known designers as well as with all relevant Owner´s Management Teams. Next to the role as project manager he also supports the A&R Sales Department for all the important boat shows. Building Superyachts is not only a job, it is passion.

Company: Abeking & Rasmussen Schiffs- und Yachtwerft SE

Andrew Doole Emeritus

Biography: Originally from southeast England, Doole grew up in Leigh-On-Sea where he enjoyed small-craft sailing and later worked in Merchant Banks. Doole moved to Florida in 1981, and one year later, he joined Show Management, the company that formerly managed the Florida-based boat shows. During his 37-year tenure with Show Management, he rose through the ranks, becoming vice president of sales and eventually chief operating officer. In 2017, Informa purchased Show Management and named Doole vice president and general manager of its U.S. Boat Shows division. As president, Doole leads the daily operations and oversees the production, government relations, partnerships, sales, and overall strategic direction of all five of the Informa Markets’ Florida-based boat and yacht shows, including the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) -- the largest in-water boat show in the world; the Palm Beach International Boat Show -- one of the top five boat shows in the country; the St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show -- the largest boat show on the Gulf Coast;  the Miami Yacht Show; and the Suncoast Boat Show in Sarasota. With nearly 40 years of experience in boat show productions, Doole is widely recognized throughout the marine industry for his expertise and extensive industry relationships.

Company: Informa

Antonio Caviglia Director

Biography: Antonio Caviglia joined the Oceanco Sales Team ten months ago as Sales Director based in the Monaco office. Antonio studied, lived and worked in the US for 15 years. Along with a mechanical and aerospace engineering degree and MBA from Cornell University, Antonio brings to the team 13 years of corporate experience in the automotive and manufacturing industries, and 15 years of experience in the yachting industry, working with respected brands covering a wide spectrum of yacht types and markets.

Bas Swanink Director

Biography: Bas Swanink, currently serving as the Sales Director at Oceanco, embarked on his journey in the superyacht industry by studying naval architecture, graduating in 1997. This academic pursuit laid the groundwork for what would become a multifaceted and successful career. He started his professional life in 1998 at a respected Dutch shipyard, where he took on the various roles of after-sales, purchasing and project management. These early experiences were instrumental in shaping Bas' skill set and providing a solid foundation for his future endeavors. In 2007, Bas Swanink took on a new challenge by joining Oceanco as the Project Manager for M/Y Sunrays. His career trajectory continued upward as he managed the construction of M/Y Equanimity, the industry’s very first Passenger Yacht Code yacht (Reg B). His role in leading this project solidified his reputation within the industry. Transitioning to Oceanco's sales team in 2014 marked a significant shift for Bas and the sales team. This move allowed him to leverage his expertise gained from project management to actively contribute to shaping multiple projects and building contracts. This shift broadened his insights, enhancing Oceanco's capabilities in the sales domain. At the heart of Bas' current role lies a collaborative approach. Based in Alblasserdam, he works closely with the project development and innovation teams while regularly traveling to Monaco to collaborate with the design team and external industry relations, collectively influencing the future of Oceanco's next-generation yachts. In addition to these efforts, Bas Swanink plays a crucial role in facilitating communication throughout Oceanco, including the project, legal and finance teams. With a global perspective, Bas frequently travels to the US and Middle East, contributing to bolstering Oceanco's international presence. Beyond his responsibilities as Oceanco's Sales Director, Bas enjoys spending time with his wife, two children and their dog. Next to the fulfillment of his family and career, he enjoys culinary arts and has a strong passion for skiing. He spends as much time as possible during the ski season in Austria, on the slopes

Company: Oceanco

Bob Saxon Emeritus

Biography: Business Consultant with expertise in Yacht Management, Charter Brokers & Crew Placement

Brendan O’Shannassy Director

Biography: Brendan has served on the ISS Board since February 2018. Captain O’Shannassy is a career Mariner. He began is seafaring at 17 with an undergraduate degree and maritime cadetship under scholarship with the Royal Australian Navy. He then served at sea in Australian Naval ships before entering the commercial sector working in harbor tug and barge and offshore support. In 2001 he began in yachting and 16 years later he has worked with some of the yachting industry’s largest and most highly reputable yachts. His experience includes Captaincy of PRINCESS MARIANA, OCTOPUS, MY VAVAII and AMADEA. Having already developed a sound knowledge of seamanship and leadership as a commissioned naval officer and a commercial master, Brendan made the transition to yachting as a deckhand before working his way up to Captain. He views this as a unique perspective for a Master unlimited. He understands his crew, their concerns and their roles as he has walked in their shoes. There is an extended history of industry contribution through many published articles and presentations within forums such as GSF and ASMEX. Brendan’s strongest passion in yachting is to represent crew and the need for seafarers to be extended a duty of care within the industry. This is balanced by a belief that due to the increased size and complexity of modern yachts crew need to ‘step up’ and be worthy of their roles. Parallel to maritime commitments Brendan has also an established history in Social Engagement. Brendan has contributed to the goals of Blue Marine Foundation and also the Brain Tumour Charity through active fundraising. As a working Captain at sea as Captain on +100m Passenger Yacht, Brendan provides the ISS board with a direct link to the perspective of operational crew.

Company: KATANA

Christelle Holler Director

Biography: Christelle Holler was born in France and grew up in Lyon. She moved to Tahiti 20 years ago. Tahiti Private Expeditions, she has brought her focus on the company’s marketing and strategic developments and PR for the past 11 years. After graduating from business school, Christelle joined the pharmaceutical industry in the USA and Europe as Operational Manager, also in charge of European public relations and events before discovering the high-end hospitality industry working for the Aman group. Her background naturally led her to join the yachting industry a few years after her move to Tahiti. She started as a stewardess aboard a couple of luxury charter yachts travelling to the various islands of French Polynesia. She and her husband founded Tahiti Private Expeditions 12 years ago to meet a growing demand for excellence in diving and local knowledge onboard superyachts. She acts as Managing Director focusing on marketing / communication and strategic development. Additionally, Christelle consulted for 8 years with the local board of tourism. She initiated the first steps of promoting the destination to the industry worldwide – through events overseas, seminars, familiarization trips, working with the press while raising local authorities’ awareness of the superyacht development potential in the South Pacific. Within this frame, she managed to bring Tahiti as the Gala Destination Sponsor in 2014. She is also a member of the Marketing and Educational Committees. Of course, she is also an experienced keen diver!

Company: Tahiti Private Expeditions

Christina Norris Director

Biography: Being the Chief Executive Designer of Oversee Yachts LLC. allows me to pursue my passion for yachting and fulfill client’s dreams. My innovative designs, ambition, global experiences and sense of duty make me qualified to promote and expand the mission of ISS. Staring in 1990, I have worked in many aspects of yacht design, specializing in full project management and interior design architecture. My yachts have been recognized for their unique harmony of beauty and scientific design. The 100’ M/Y Red Pearl, a finalist for the 2011 Show Boats Design Awards; S/Y 100’ Pangiea after ten years, is still breaking records in Mike Horn’s expeditions; the140’ M/Y Raffaella II, the largest yacht built in Brazil. More recently, Oversee Yachts was tasked to refit the Newcastle 129’ M/Y Safira. As the industry continues to change, it is important to preserve and revolutionize the values and interest of yachting. Striving to give back to the yachting community I served as a board member of the US Superyacht Association from 2014 to 2015, where I focused the association’s mission statement and I continue to advocate for the industry. The ideals of family yachting translated into my roll on the board of the Macatawa Bay Junior Sailing Association. As an outlet to share my vision, I have had the honor of speaking at key superyacht events such as, the Superyacht Design Week, Superyacht Design Symposium, Superyacht Global Forum, The New World of Luxury and hosted the Yachting 2012 Dutch Economic Mission to Brazil. Receiving my bachelor’s degree in Architecture and Urbanism in Brazil, working at Feadship and being fluent in five languages gives me a multi-dimensional international background.

Company: Oversee Yachts, LLC.

David Good Director

Biography: David is the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX), Superyacht Australia (SYA) and Australian Commercial Marine Group (ACMG). David is a graduate of the Royal Military College, Duntroon and served as an Infantry Officer on active service including deployments with the United Nations and working in multinational command headquarters. David was previously the Manager Operations for the Far North Queensland Ports Corporation. Included in the ports David was responsible for was the port of Cairns containing three shipyards, HMAS Cairns and Australia’s largest superyacht marina, Marlin Marina. During this time David was the Deputy Chair of Superyacht Group Great Barrier Reef and a member of the SYA Working Groups for charter legislation and Great Barrier Reef superyacht anchorages. Since joining AIMEX in July 2018, he has successfully negotiated the Special Recreational Vessel Act 2019 (Charter Laws for Foreign Superyachts) and strengthened regional cooperation with Indonesia, Thailand and the South Pacific superyacht collaboration with NZ, Fiji, Tahiti, Cook Islands, Vanuatu, New Caledonia and PNG.

Company: Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) and Superyacht Australia

Dieter Jaenicke Director

Biography: Since its humble beginnings in 1988 Dieter has been at the “helm” of The Viking Maritime Group (formerly Viking Recruitment) which consists of Viking Crew, Chiltern Maritime & the Maritime Skills Academy, steering the company from strength to strength, year on year.Having given the Maritime Industry over 50 years of service, joining as a Deck Apprentice in 1967, sailing as Chief Officer in 1975, coming ashore in 1976 and then having worked in Marine Recruitment, Human Resources and Training ever since. With the head office in Dover, along with the MSA safety & simulator training centres in Dover and Portsmouth as well as offices in Guernsey, Fort Lauderdale, Auckland and Manila; He is ultimately responsible for the overall Group – as they say ‘the buck stops with him’. In addition, Dieter provides a valuable contribution to the industry itself, with his involvement in many initiatives to improve maritime awareness in careers, training & welfare. He is ideally placed in this, sitting as he does, on various committees and steering groups such as the UK Chamber of Shipping, Merchant Navy Training Board, Trustee of Britannia Maritime Aid, past Chair of the Standing Joint Policy Committee of the Dreadnought Medical Service, and past President of the International Superyacht Society. In recognition for his services, Dieter was awarded the UK Merchant Navy Medal in 2010 for services to Merchant Shipping, especially in the expansion of British officer cadet opportunities. He became a Younger Brother of Trinity House in 2018 and in 2023 became a Freeman of the Honourable Company of Master Mariners. He oversees a global team of dedicated professionals who operate a group of businesses, which may not be the largest, but is most probably the best positioned in today’s Cruise and Superyacht industry.

Company: The Viking Maritime Group/ UK

Erin Ackor President

Biography: Erin Ackor is a Partner at the maritime and aviation law firm Moore & Co, P.A., located in Miami, Florida, where she has been serving clients for more than 19 years since Moore & Co. opened its doors in 2004. Erin is the current President of the ISS and has been a Board Member since 2014. Erin also serves on the Admiralty Law Committee of the Florida Bar, as well as being a member of the Maritime Law Association, the Propeller Club and the International Yacht Brokers Association. Erin spent several years as a professional crew member on board several different sailing yachts, transiting both the Panama and Suez Canals and sailing to numerous international destinations, before deciding to attend Maine Maritime Academy. Following her graduation from Maine Maritime Academy, Erin worked for both bulk and container cargo services, including Lykes Lines Limited headquartered in Tampa, Florida, before going to law school and joining Moore & Co. Since joining Moore & Co., Erin has represented clients in both transactional and litigation matters, primarily devoting her practice to advising clients in connection with vessel acquisition and sales, new construction, regulatory compliance, vessel finance, refurbishment and repair, chartering, registration and corporate structuring, crew employment issues and local customs and sales/use tax issues.

Company: Moore & Company, P.A.

Gary Groenewold Emeritus

Biography: Westrec Marinas is one of the largest national marina operators in the United States, and currently operates a portfolio of over 25 marina facilities. Comprising some 15,000 wet and dry storage spaces, westrec accommodates vessels ranging in size from personal watercraft to megayachts, served by over 500 employees. Westrec's consulting experience ranges over one hundred different marina properties and their operational skills are widely recognized. Since 1987 Westrec has constructed, renovated and redesigned over $300 million in marina projects. Westrec Southern Regional Office administrators the company's interests throughout the state of Florida, the Caribbean, South and Central America.

Company: Westrec Marinas

Glen Allen Immediate Past President

Biography: Derecktor Ft. Peirce International sales Former Fleet Captain for Fleet Miami, Glen managed nine yachts. He has been a professional captain for over 28 years, for both Sailing and Motor Yachts. Glen joined the U.S. Coast Guard in 1978, and was assigned to search & rescue patrols in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on an 82’ patrol boat operating between the U.S.V.I. and the Dominican Republic. In 1980, he was transferred to Houston, Texas, as a vessel traffic operator for the Houston and Galveston ship channels, a challenging and educational position. After an honorable discharge, he remained in Houston selling folding trimarans and teaching sailing until he moved back to Mississippi where he obtained an advanced captain’s license. Answering a Sail magazine advertisement for a captain’s position, he met the boss in Miami, Florida, accepted the job and took on his first command as captain, fell in love, married his boss and entered the world of professional yachting on a 65’ motorsailer. Glen has extensive experience in the charter yacht industry, first in the Florida Keys, then in the Virgin Islands. From charter yachts to private sailboats and on to private motor yachts, he has cruised the Caribbean, U.S. Northeast, Alaska, Mexico, Panama Canal, the Mediterranean as well as other countries. He was also a build captain for a Sparkman & Stephens 96’ sailboat built in the U.S., a 220’ Lürssen yacht built in Germany and a 147’ Feadship yacht built in Holland. Glen has overseen numerous yacht refits and improvement projects. And, after all of this, he finds the most satisfaction in his life’s career is now being able to mentor new and upcoming young people interested in yachting careers.

Company: Derecktor Fort Pierce Shipyard

James Gilbert Emeritus

Biography: Jim Gilbert is an industry veteran with a wide array of experience within the global large yacht market. His major contribution to the industry came as founding editor in chief and later president and owner of ShowBoats International, which he and his partners sold to the Robb Report in 2005. He is also a co-founder of the International SeaKeepers Society and played an active role in the earliest days of the International Superyacht Society in 1989. He is the recipient of the 2005 ISS Leadership Award. After the sale of ShowBoats, Jim founded ViewPoint Consulting, where he worked for a series of clients developing strategic business plans. In January of 2016 Jim came out of semi-retirement to take over as president of Christensen Shipyards, where he now manages 120 boatbuilders producing 40-50M yachts. During the period of his semi-retirement Jim returned to his writing roots, authoring and publishing The Admiral (Christopher Matthews Press) a near-future, swashbuckling novel that combines his passion for boats with his deep concern about the co-threats from climate change and sea level rise. Jim splits his time between visits to the Christensen Shipyard in Vancouver, Washington, from his homes in Miami Beach, Florida, and Wellfleet, Massachusetts. Besides his love of yachts and the ocean, Jim is an avid flyfisherman, surfer, and doting grandfather.

Jill Bobrow Emeritus

Biography: ISS EMERITUS: Served on the ISS Board since 2011; Jill Bobrow has had a long career in yachting journalism, the marine industry, and publishing. She is Editor-At-Large at Yachts International magazine. Previously she was the Founding Editor of Boat International USA and Editor-in-Chief of ShowBoats International. She also is the Director of Jill Bobrow Associates LLC, an independent consulting company and President of Concepts Publishing Inc. She has authored or co-authored more than 20 books; her most recent books include Oceanco; S/Y Marie; The Bucket Book, 25 Years of Megayacht Racing; Classic Sailing Yachts, and Outrageous Yachts. In addition to the ISS Board of Directors, she has served on an Honorary Award Committee Board for International Seakeepers Society.

Company: Jill Bobrow Associates LLC; Yachts International Magazine

Joel Walton Director

Biography: Mr. Joel Walton has been the CEO of the Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands, which has owned and operated the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry (also known as the Cayman Registry) since May 2004. Previously, Mr. Walton served in various posts within the Cayman Islands public sector, including as Deputy Financial Secretary of the Cayman Islands for 11 years. Mr. Walton has held appointments on a number of boards and committees in the Cayman public and private sectors. These include: Chairman of the Maritime Sector Consultative Committee; Deputy Chairman of the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority; Chairman of the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority; Chairman of the Company Sector Consultative Committee; Deputy Chairman of the Cayman Islands Public Service Pensions Board, and Deputy Chairman of the Cayman Islands Stock Exchange Authority. Mr. Walton has also held other board appointments, including, with the Caribbean Utilities Company Ltd., a TSE-listed company, and with the Caribbean Development Bank. In 1983, Mr. Walton obtained a Bachelor of Administration (Hons) degree with a specialisation in Finance and an MBA in 1988 with a concentration in Finance and Strategic Planning.

Company: Cayman Island Shipping Registry

John Venables Treasurer

Biography: Served on the ISS Board since January 2008. John Venables has been devoted to the yacht industry for over 30 years, in both engineering and executive roles, and has been active in the International Superyacht Society from its beginning as a corporate, contributing or professional member of the Society. John is President & CEO of NAIAD MARITIME GROUP, INC, parent of the NAIAD DYNAMICS companies with operations in Connecticut, Maryland, Florida, Washington USA, Portsmouth UK and Maastricht Netherlands. ND specializes in marine engineering, and is a leader in Stabilization and Ship Motion Control for the luxury yacht, commercial and naval ship sectors. Related ND products include Bow Thrusters, Integrated Hydraulic Systems and Waterjets. In addition to the Naiad Marine Systems brand, recognized ND brands include Maritime Dynamics, the foremost innovator of Advanced Ride Control (Stabilization) systems for the commercial ferry and naval sectors, as well as Vosper brand stabilizers for military ships. A familiar presence in the luxury yacht industry, John and his team have supplied more stabilization systems than any other company worldwide. Throughout his career John has been actively engaged in marine & aerospace engineering and precision manufacturing. John has served as a Director on several corporate Boards, including VT US Inc, a corporation with annual sales in excess of $500 million. John holds three degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Business Management, including a Master of Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York. He is a member of various professional organizations such as the Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers (SNAME), American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) and the US Naval Institute. John continues to be a strong advocate for the yacht industry and consistent supporter of the International Superyacht Society.

Company: Naiad Dynamics

Ken Hickling Emeritus

Biography: Ken may be already known to you as past President, Vice President and Treasurer. He has been a Board member or on our Exec since 1998. He also serves on our Education and Technical Committees. Outside these roles Ken has been a long-time member since 1994 as part of International Paint/Interlux/Awlgrip and now as an individual. More recently Ken has been working as an independent consultant for several companies as well as playing an active role in the ISO committee responsible for Quality in relation to Large Yachts (TC8/SC12/WG5) and is also currently a member of the Superyacht UK Committee. “I believe passionately in the value that our industry associations bring and, if elected, I will continue to work with fellow board members to steer ISS Strategy and Initiatives for the benefit of all of us working in Superyachting.”

Company: Sherpa63

Laura Sherrod Director

Biography: Laura is a fifth generation Floridian and has been surrounded by both the yachting industry and marine insurance for her entire life.  Her family founded and owned the Merrill-Stevens Shipyard, where she grew up in and around boats and boating.  Her career in yacht insurance spans over 30 years.  Laura has worked as a broker at Lloyd’s, as an underwriter, and manager, developing insurance programs for some of the best yacht insurance specialty agencies in the United States.  Her knowledge and experience in the yacht insurance industry makes her sought after as an expert witness as well as a speaker. Laura is the Director of Yacht Insurance for Newcoast, with offices in Fort Lauderdale, Clearwater, San Diego, and Antibes. Laura grew up on the water in Miami boating in Biscayne Bay. She enjoys sailing, boating, snorkeling, and all time spent on the water. She is also an avid golfer and all things outdoors. Laura’s already been working with ISS as a member of the sponsorship committee and looks forward to working with the organization as a board member. Industry Accomplishments: Recipient of the Outstanding Mariner Award for Lifetime Service by the Fort Lauderdale Mariner’s Club.  Past Skipper of the Fort Lauderdale Mariner’s Club Past Chairman of the Fort Lauderdale Mariner’s Club Marine Seminar Past Member of the Orange Bowl Committee Past Chairman of the Orange Bowl Youth Sailing Regatta Past Member Board of Directors, Shake-A-Leg Miami Member of ISS, IYBA, USSA, and The Marine Council Member of the Seakeepers Women’s Ocean Advocacy Council Speaker for the IYBA Yacht Sales and The Law Seminar (6 years) Speaker for the US Superyacht Association Summit (4 years) Speaker for the American Institute of Marine Underwriters seminar on Yacht Insurance Articles Published in DockWalk, Triton, World Superyacht Review, Rough Notes, and the Florida Association of Insurance Agents Annual Report  

Company: Newcoast Yacht Insurance

Maggie McDonald ISS Administrator

Biography: Maggie joined the International Superyacht Society in 2018, bringing a wealth of experience from the yachting industry. She began her career in the charter marketing division of Camper & Nicholsons International, before becoming the Marketing Director at Sanlorenzo Americas, a division of the Italian shipyard. Maggie also has a strong background in event planning, having spent five years managing events at the Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center. Additionally, she is actively involved in various professional and charitable organizations, including serving three years on the Board of Directors for Young Professionals in Yachting.

Company: International Superyacht Society

Mark Masciarotte Emeritus

Mark is a founding member and past president of the International Superyacht Society and has served as a director or advisor to a number of commercial and not-for-profit organizations. He is a certified member of the Miami Maritime Arbitration Council and has served as an arbitrator on disputes regarding commercial and recreational vessels. Past memberships include the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers and the American Boat and Yacht Council. Mark was a founding member and president of the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County, served two terms as president of the Marine Industries Association of Florida, two terms on the Citizens Advisory Committee for the Florida Coastal Management Program and two terms on the Florida Boating Advisory Council.

For more than a decade Mark was the president of DIANA Yacht Design (N.A.), Inc., the U.S. office of one of the industry's most respected naval architectural firms, based in The Netherlands. During his tenure, he organized the DSG Associates division, and, subsequently, managed all of its projects . His professional experience also includes the management of a large composite yachtbuilding yard in the United States, the professional operation of a variety of vessels, and the management of small commercial ships in the coastwise trade. Through his company, Aeromarine Consulting, he is regularly called on by builders and yachtsmen to provide expertise on various yachtbuilding and commercial projects.

An experienced general aviation pilot and an active boater and angler, Mark continues to be an occasional contributor to several aviation and marine publications. Throughout his career, he has been a featured speaker and moderator at a number of symposia around the world.

Matt Anzardo Secretary

Biography: Matt has been with AkzoNobel Yacht for 20 years in commercial and marketing roles and is a passionate advocate for the yachting segment. He has lead successful new product introductions into the superyacht segment with products like Awlgrip HDT, a lower VOC high gloss topcoat, and Awlfair SF (Spray Filler), providing faster filler applications, along with launching the new AkzoNobel Yacht Coatings “That Feeling” brand campaign. Matt brings a wealth of hands-on knowledge about marketing, sales, regulations, trends, and other challenges affecting the marine industry. As the Global Segment Manager for AkzoNobel Yacht , he is responsible for the strategy development and implementation, brand engagement and messaging for Awlgrip, Interlux, International, and Sea Hawk. His passion and drive is to deliver innovative, practical and sustainable solutions for yacht owners, builders, and applicators through training, outreach, new product developments, and brand awareness that enhance the customer engagement multi-channel messaging, sponsorships, events and promotional opportunities.

Company: AkzoNobel – Yacht

Melissa Hansley Vice President

Biography: Melissa Hansley is a native of the Midwest and grew up in Illinois. Melissa graduated from Loyola University (Chicago) with a BA in Communications. During her time at Loyola Melissa lived in Rome, Italy studying at Loyola’s Rome Center, focusing on Art History. Melissa joined the CME Group in 2008 holding positions in Public Affairs and Television Broadcast Communications, where she produced and casted CME Group management and traders for national and international television broadcast segments. Melissa has been working in the superyacht sector since 2011 where she's had the opportunity to engage with the yachting community in business development, sales and brand awareness roles. Melissa attends relevant international maritime and satellite industry conferences and is a member of multiple superyacht associations and organizations, as well as a member of the Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale. Melissa resides in Fort Lauderdale and is active in the equestrian show jumping world.

Company: Intellian is the world’s leading provider of satellite antennas and terminals, with a mission to empower connectivity so connectivity can empower the world. The recognized leader in maritime satellite communication, Intellian is the trusted provider of worldwide connectivity solutions for VSAT and satellite TV systems, using state-of-the-art RF antenna technology. Expanding into the next phase of continuous connectivity, Intellian is empowering satellite communication around the globe to provide access at any time, anywhere, on land, in the air, and at sea. Intellian’s feature-rich, future-proof technology, groundbreaking research and development, with a passion to embrace and overcome challenges is accelerating the availability of fast, reliable communications for everyone.

Michael Moore Emeritus

Biography: Served on the ISS Board since 2006. Election and Law Committee. Michael Moore, before founding the law firm Moore and Company, was a partner with Holland and Knight and chaired that firm's Marine and Aviation practice. Mr. Moore has been frequently cited by the South Florida Business Journal as one of the 100 Most Influential South Floridians. Mr. Moore has been repeatedly selected by Florida Trend magazine as one of 800 lawyers identified in its so called Legal Elite category. Legal Guide magazine selected Mr. Moore for inclusion in its issue on Top Florida Lawyers and he is one of six maritime lawyers listed in Best Lawyers in America from the State of Florida. Mr. Moore is the founder and past Editor-in-Chief of the Southern District Digest. He is also past director of the Maritime Arbitration Board and current Director of the Maritime Arbitration Association, comprised of maritime lawyers and industry personnel. He is a past chairman of The Florida Bar Admiralty Law Committee, and is on the Board of Advisors of the Maritime Personal Injury Reporter. Mr. Moore is Chairman of the Board of the International SeaKeepers Society and General Counsel to the Florida Yacht Brokers Association and the International Yacht Council.

Norma Trease Emeritus

Biography: Norma Trease is a veteran of the large yacht industry with over 30 years of experience, beginning as yacht crew member, as an early pioneer in crew placement, and she is a well-known journalist in yacht and financial press. Over the past decade, she has worked as a business development and marketing specialist, helping numerous large international firms access and enhance their yacht portfolios. Her company Yacht Knowledge specializes in strategic planning, executive placement, marina and commercial development. One of the earliest members of the International Superyacht Society, she has served as a member of the Board of Directors, the Executive Board of Directors, as Treasurer and Vice-President. She lives in Fort Lauderdale, FL and Antibes, France.

Peter Southgate Director

Biography: Peter is a shipbuilder, naval architect and marine surveyor with experience spanning nearly 40 years in the maritime industry and is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects. He began his career at UK based shipbuilder Vosper Thornycroft as an apprentice shipwright/metalworker and later as a naval architect in the ship design department. After a period with Lloyd’s Register specializing in yachts and passenger ships, Peter worked with the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency where he was involved in the implementation and expansion of the large yacht code and directly responsible for the development of LY2. He joined the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry as a marine surveyor where he was instrumental in developing the Register as the world leader in large yacht registration and more recently has played a lead role in the development of the Red Ensign Group Passenger Yacht Code, which was first published in November 2011. Peter has been a regular panelist at in numerous super yacht events and regularly contributes to articles on regulatory matters in industry publications. He is a well-respected authority on matters related to the construction and regulation of large yachts. Having obtained a Law Degree from the University of London in 2009, Peter has recently completed the Legal Practice Course with the University of Law in London and in addition to his regulatory responsibility, Peter has been involved in the development of legislation and providing advice on international maritime regulatory matters. After a period in yacht management, Peter is now the Managing Director at Southgate Maritime, a company specialising in providing regulatory services to the maritime industry. Peter is currently serving as Regional Director Americas/Yacht Codes Specialist to the Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands.

Company: Southgate Maritime Inc

Rebecca Taranto Board Representative

Biography: Rebecca Cahilly Taranto began her career in the yachting industry in the early 2000s, working first as an editorial assistant for Jill Bobrow – the editor of Boat International USA Magazine – in a charming little office overlooking a covered bridge in Waitsfield, Vermont. But, as with any juicy “how’d you get into yachting” story, it was a winding path that led her to the world of big boats. After graduating from Virginia Tech in 1996 with a degree in International Business and French, Rebecca received a diploma in Human Rights Law from the International Institute of Human Rights in Strasbourg, France. Intent on making a difference in the world, she took an internship opportunity with a non-governmental advocacy organization at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland and moved from there to Washington, D.C. looking for work in Human Rights. It was a job in marketing that would pay the bills, so she took a role with a marketing agency focused on sports marketing and socially responsible campaigns. In 1998, an opportunity with Ben & Jerry’s ice cream at the company headquarters in Burlington, Vermont took her to Vermont, and from there she decided to help her family launch and market a series of high-end educational board games. It was there that she was chatting with Jill, a longtime family friend, who mentioned she needed some general copyediting and office management help. Rebecca began working full time for Boat International in 2002. Three years later, Boat International came under new ownership, so Rebecca agreed to relocate to Fort Lauderdale and open a new office. She assumed the role of Editor of Boat International USA magazine in 2005. In 2009 the company acquired ShowBoats magazine and Rebecca assumed responsibilities for that title, during that time writing and editing the annual Megayachts hardcover books, CharterFleet and a variety of supplemental publications. The role afforded the opportunity to visit shipyards all over the world and yacht construction quickly became her area of focus. She stepped down from her editorial role after the birth of her 2nd child in 2011 and founded the boutique creative agency, Superyacht Creative with her husband, Boat International’s former Art Director. Today she writes for a variety of luxury lifestyle magazines on topics from fine dining to yachts, the arts and fashion. She writes the in-house hotel magazines for Marriott Harbor Beach and Margaritaville and contributes regularly for Venice magazine. Her clients in the yachting industry range from the top builders and designers to yacht owners, brokerage houses and marine businesses around the world. Rebecca maintains relationships with yachting industry operators around the world and is inspired to work on causes that advance the industry as a whole. She lives in Fort Lauderdale (the longest she’s ever lived anywhere) with her husband, Richard, their two children, two cats and one amazing dog. https://www.superyachtcreative.com

Company: Superyacht Creative

Rick Thomas Director

Biography: Rick Thomas brings a versatile and flexible skill set, based on many-decades long experience, that works to develop solutions, guidance, and sound advice not available by other consulting firms. My vast experience in luxury yacht and mega-yacht building, development and refit provides you complete peace of mind when partnering with my business. We are trusted by many of the world’s luxury yacht builders and owners, and we are fully committed to providing the most transparent consulting and management services with the highest possible level of professionalism, ethics and expertise.

Company: Rick Thomas Yachting Development

Ron Cleveringa Director

Biography: Ron Cleveringa has been active in the yachting industry since 1984 and has been with Burger Boat Company since 2000 when he joined the company as one of its naval architects. His current role is Burger’s Vice President Sales & Marketing. Prior to joining Burger, Ron was a naval architect with Broward Marine, Inc., and Lloyds Ships Australia. Ron is also a former board member of the ISS and has been active in the organization for many years.

Company: Burger Boat Company

Silvia Nordio Director

Biography: Silvia Nordio: Natural multicultural and multiethnic interpersonal relationship skills. Excellent communication and presentation skill, consistent work discipline and commitment, systematic and independent working procedure with considerable personal involvement, team player, good judgment, initiative, creativity and business-oriented mind. Deep understanding of the luxury global market. With her education including • EDUCATION BA in Sociology University of Urbino, Italy - 1996 • BA I.S.E.F. (Superior Institute of Physical Education) University of Urbino, Italy - 1988

Company: Allied Marine

Steven Myers Director

Biography: Starting as a professional sport fishing first-mate, Steve worked his way through Penn State University earning a degree in marketing with special emphasis on international business by studying abroad at the University of Nice, France. Upon graduating, Steve moved to Europe working for Viking Yacht Company where he navigated the Mediterranean and successfully sold Viking’s entire inventory of yachts during the US luxury tax recession. He was soon promoted to International Sales Manager and established a global dealer network and a presence for Viking Yachts in more than 30 international markets. During this period, Steve also attended graduate school at the Wharton School of Business and served on a regional board of Habitat for Humanity while managing the West Philadelphia Improvement Corp. In 1997, Steve moved to Palm Beach, Florida and became a licensed Florida Yacht Broker; founded Emarine International with offices in Ft Lauderdale, Spain and Malaysia; brokered vessels in 20 additional countries; and achieved after personal sales of over $100 million worth of boats by the age of 30. He later earned the status of the #1 dealer worldwide for the Ferretti Group’s Pershing and Riva yacht brands and was granted dealership rights to all brands of the Ferretti Group after achieving 100% growth three years in a row; then sold to MarineMax (NYSE: HZO) in 2003. In 2005, Steve became a Founding Director of the First Bank of the Palm Beaches, a FDIC insured Florida community bank. He has also been an active supporter of the Boys & Girls Club, served the USAID in Kyrgyzstan, and was the founder of the PSU Education Abroad Alumni Group with the goal to promote education abroad to all college students. In March 2018, Steve became an Alum of the Harvard Business School after graduating from their prestigious three-year Owners Presidents Management program. As the founder and CEO of YATCO, he has dedicated his career to elevating the worldwide yachting industry with cutting-edge technology, integrity, accuracy, and a commitment to eco-friendly solutions. Over the past 20 years, YATCO has become the Trusted Global Marketplace of Yachting and is the world’s leading online service dedicated exclusively to central listings by qualified professionals only and supports more than 3,000 yachting professionals, 1,000 websites and facilitates over $7.5 billion a year in sold vessel transactions through its innovative YATCO BOSS A.I., the leading SAAS platform of yachting online. Steve has traveled to over 100 countries, attended every major boat show throughout the world, attended many professional associations board meetings and delivered boats in essentially every major market of the world. Using this wealth of experience and relationships with industry leaders throughout the world, Mr. Myers works daily to promote the best interests of yachting and to advance the industry through technology.

Company: YATCO

Tony Browne Director

Biography: Tony grew up boating in coastal Tasmania, eventually teaching sail-training on a square-rigged sailing vessel during his spare time in his early 20’s. He moved to a professional yachting career 1997 which led to 10 years’ onboard experience in both private and charter - 5 as a Captain, two circumnavigations of the globe, and over 80,000 nautical miles. His final year ‘onboard’ was spent in the yard as the build captain of a 40m sailing yacht. Drawing from his experience of the varying standards of worldwide marinas, over the last 14 years, Tony has managed the Porto Montenegro Marina vision and team from early design, construction, and financial development, through to all ongoing operational aspects of this multi-award winning, industry-leading Superyacht marina. He is also the current Chairman of the Board for the Global Marina Institute. This position affords him the opportunity to regularly meet and collaborate with senior marina professionals worldwide, and to provide input in to the consistency of marina training programs, operational best practice, regulatory compliance, and environmental sustainability standards. All of these experiences have required collaborative leadership excellence, input into existing and new government legislation, mentoring industry professionals progressing through their career pathways, and the promotion, development, and growth of our industry across multiple platforms, including regular presentation and speaking engagements. As a board member of the International Superyacht Society, Tony would use his extensive background and experience to assist this important industry society in maintaining its mission and vision. He also believes with his senior position in the Marina Industry, there is a great opportunity for enhanced collaboration and dialogue between the Superyacht and Marina sectors, with a particular focus on a sustainable future.

Company: Porto Montenegro

Vanessa Stuart ISS Administrator

Biography: ISS Administrator since 2000. Along with her administration duties she’s also an independent trainer for Yacht Interior Crew, where her written manual cover all types of interior services. Prior to becoming land based, Vanessa worked on Superyachts as a chief stewardess where she completed 13 Atlantic crossings and several re-fits. Vanessa has a BA(Hons) in Fine Arts which has complemented her work with in the yachting industry, giving her the understanding and passion for the artistic sensibilities of design and space planning.

YH Fang Director

Biography: Fang is the owner of Yachting Singapore, a yacht agency specialising in shore-support and project services for superyachts. In 1997, he set up his first company building RIBs (Rigid Inflatable Boats) for the Navy and offshore clients. About 15 years back, it became commercially viable to enter the leisure boating market. He started off doing repair and maintenance work, as well as offering custom-built tenders and workboats to yacht clubs in Singapore. With a background in sea command; project management in the Navy; and experiences in running his own marine companies, Fang started the agency business when he saw a lack of quality shore support services in Singapore. He has been serving visiting superyachts for over 10 years. In 2016, Yachting Singapore applied and was accepted as a member of the Association of Yacht Support Service (AYSS). Fang has served as a council member of AYSS since 2019. Before setting up his own business, Fang served 15 years in the Singapore Navy. Fang is passionate about promoting Singapore as a support hub for visiting superyachts in the region. He is also actively involved in promoting awareness of the industry to young sailors in Singapore.

Company: Yachting Singapore

Yacht Management

Frances and michael howorth.

The world of yachting is seeing more technology and more legislation which is of course a good thing, but with superyachts getting larger, more external expert advice is required

Superyachts represent, even to the richest of owners, a significant investment. Whatever their size, superyachts are valuable assets and require careful management, from rigorous financial management to employing a trusted crew and running a well-orchestrated diary.

Specialist superyacht management services ensure that a yacht is being well maintained, operated and administered, leaving owners free to enjoy their time on board with family and friends.

Good superyacht managers provide seamless and exceptional shore-side support to ensure all aspects of yacht management are dealt with efficiently.

Most of the better yacht management teams have skills, knowledge and superyacht experience across a comprehensive range of services. From cost control for the operation and maintenance of a superyacht, to every aspect of operating it, enabling them to operate with efficiency, transparency and, of course, accountability.

Owners considering commissioning the construction of a new build or refitting an existing yacht, should consider yacht management companies that specialise in providing project management services and have been successfully involved in the new construction and refitting of yachts. They would do well to choose managers who have extensive relationships with the better shipyards, designers and naval architects around the world.

The business of yacht management has, over the last decade or so, developed from being a simple, add-on service offered by superyacht brokerage companies, into a big business. It has become so for a number of reasons including: increased legislation, more sophisticated vessels, a more competitive manning market and the introduction of mandatory ISM, requiring increased shore support.

Yacht owners are becoming more discerning and wanting to limit their various liabilities in an increasingly litigious environment. The advantage of yacht management to the owner, is one of protection, reliability, compliance, reduced liability, improved residual value and financial accountability.

As time goes by superyacht management is becoming more competitive and securing good manning by employing competent crew is becoming even more difficult. Otherwise, it is like any other kind of management and should improve and embrace change. The evidence is that over the past two decades, this has happened.

There was a time when yacht management was nothing more than a tool used by the yacht broker to stay very much in touch with the owner during that tricky period between taking delivery of his yacht until such time as he decides that he wants to upgrade to a larger yacht, or otherwise dispose of his current vessel. By managing the yacht for the owner, the broker was sure to be on hand when he was needed, to become involved in yet further commission earning revenue. Today that is no longer the case. Over time, the process of looking after the yacht as a financial investment has become so great that specialist advice is a requirement of the owner, in much the same way he calls upon his stockbroker to manage his share portfolio. In recent years many insurance companies now make it a provision of cover to have a recognised management company involved and this often pushes an owner towards yacht management.

Yet, no two kinds of yacht management are the same. Each service offered to an owner should be (and in most cases is) tailored to meet their needs and expectations. The range of yacht management services offers by companies ranges from ISM support to full management, including chartering and crew employment. Having a yacht management contract in place can affect the sales value of a yacht. It should set a standard for maintenance and operation of the yacht.

Having spent the last 23 years in the superyacht industry covering all aspects of sales, charter, new construction and management, Nicholas Dean could be said to have been round the block once or twice. Together with his great friend and professional associate, Peter Hürzeler, Nicholas formed Ocean Independence, and became its joint managing partner. The company flourished and now benefits from 15 offices and over 120 team members, representing full coverage of all aspects in the large yacht industry. The company’s yacht management division is an important fee earner and contributes towards its ongoing financial success.

Dean contends that most superyacht owners buy their yachts for their own enjoyment and doing so, is often the culmination of a lifestyle dream. He says, “Perhaps the most important factor in quality yacht management is saving that owner time. It is up to the manager to resolve the day-to-day issues, to work in tandem with the captain and crew to create the very best possible experience for the owner and / or the charterer.”

Knowing that your major asset is run efficiently, within budget, with monthly reporting and financial analysis is all there to create piece of mind and to protect the investment made. In recent years, the bureaucracy surrounding ship management, crew employment and financial transparency, is such that a management company already structured to handle all these issues, offers a time and cost-efficient option to the yacht owner.

Now the Yacht Management Director at Bluewater , Phillip Holden, spent time serving in the Royal Navy before joining the yachting fraternity. In 1991, together with John Wyborn and Peter Bennett he co-founded Bluewater. Each Director focuses on different areas of yachting and are very hands-on with their teams. Holden heads up the Yacht Management Dvision and is proud of what it has achieved. He says, “We built Bluewater to be the complete package for yacht owners; we have a charter division, a brokerage team and our management department all working hand in hand with our crew training and recruitment experts. He adds, “We understand both sides of the yachting industry, from the crew perspective and from the owners and are able to offer our management yachts additional services that others can’t, without having to outsource.” Included in the company’s bespoke yacht management packages is access to the company crew database for hiring crew. Added to which, the company has brokers an owner can call upon when needed for advice on charters and sales. Holden says, “Having experts in all these divisions under one roof ensures a streamlined service, round the clock, 7-days a week.”

MAIN ADVANTAGES When it comes to managing a vessel, Holden believes there are two fundamentals that if you get right everything else will flow. “These areas are the finance of the vessel and the crew of the vessel.” As an example, he says, “If you manage the maintenance of the vessel correctly and pay what you need to pay, it will be successful, if you manage it incorrectly it will end up costing you more in the long run. If you were to supply the wrong chief engineer to the vessel it would impact the maintenance of the vessel going forward and thus reduce the enjoyment that the owner could have.”

Taking the stress of ownership away and problem solving with regards to the general operations of the vessel is what yacht managers do best. They should ensure legality, promote continuity and co-ordinate Flag and Class requirements so as not to interfere with the yacht’s programme. “Good yacht managers,” says Holden, “should keep control of the finance and ensure the owner gets the best deal. They should supply, vet and manage the crew properly to ensure the correct selection of captains and heads of departments.”

Nick Irving started delivering yachts as a skipper in the 1980s. He worked for various charter companies and completed 30 Transatlantic and 3 Pacific crossings, and innumerable trips up the US east coast, around the Mediterranean and the North Sea. It was that experience that led him to set up Reliance Yacht Management nearly 25 years ago, with a focus on providing logistical solutions to the leisure marine market. The company continues to grow, adding more charter fleets and private owners to its portfolio. He says, “We concentrate on the logistics and movements of boats worldwide, with a network of captains, crew and local coordinators supporting us throughout the world. While our origins lie in crewed delivery, over the past few years we have expanded into shipping services in order to meet customer demands. This has led to a new exclusive service agreement with UK shipping company, Peters and May. We continue to grow by listening to what our clients want and responding accordingly. We are proud of the fact that so many of our clients are loyal to us, some of whom have been with us for over 20 years.”

Irving believes that employing a superyacht manager provides the owner with a single point of contact for all matters relating to the yacht, from catering to crew, from engine servicing to navigation. He says, “Not only does this drastically simplify the work that owning a superyacht entails but, provides peace of mind that the yacht is being run with professionalism, care and experience. The manager can also act as a sounding board for the owner regarding ideas and future plans for the yacht; the owner has nothing to gain but the manager’s industry experience and knowledge with a specific focus on oversight and coordination.”

Captain A J Anderson heads up the Wright Maritime Group . Based in Fort Lauderdale, the superyacht management company came into being when AJ passed the command of Rassalas to others and took on the role of managing the yacht. Today, some twenty years later, there are forty dedicated multi-national professionals working at The Academy its HQ so named because, while a place of accountable action, it is, they say, also a place of learning to do great things for our clients, their crew and the businesses serving them. Anderson believes that his WMG is different to others involved in professional yacht management because those in operational management still keep and use their Master’s certificates and take command of yachts for periods between 4-10 weeks every year.

“That time in command,” says AJ, “keeps their perspective more closely aligned with the crew, which they feed back to the staff on the floor. There are so many dedicated professionals working in yacht management, that it is less about competition and more about collaboration. One of the joys of this business is to be able to share ideas with other companies doing what we do.”

“The success behind the WMG revolves,” insists AJ, “because an experienced management firm has years of policy and process development across a number of yacht operational profiles. When a licensed and insured firm is involved in the financial and business controls on board, there is naturally a higher level of surety. Having a professional firm with regulatory experience related to crew employment that can serve as employer is a key advantage as well.”

FOR THE CAPTAIN The advantage of yacht management to the yacht’s captain is not dissimilar to those of the owner, in that they need this to be time efficient, so they can deliver the onboard experience that they are employed to do. Efficient ISM / ISPS management systems, financial management systems all save the captain an incredible amount of time compared to where we were some years ago.

Nicholas Dean of Ocean Independence says, “What is perhaps crucial here, is that the captain and management work as a team in the best interests of their owner. This requires respect on both sides and excellent communication. To have a full back up team behind the captain on technical, financial and compliance is crucial to the safe running of the ship.”

Nick Irving concurs saying, “A manager can provide a single point of contact relating to all boat matters, as well as act as a professional mediator between the captain and the client, protecting the captain’s interests while conveying the owner’s requests. The manager can also provide neutral and safe ground for the captain to discuss confidential matters without compromising their relationship with the owner or crew.”

DO CAPTAINS AGREE? Not all superyacht captains agree. One confidentially told us in response to our request for his views on management, “In my experience, management companies fall into three categories: the micro managers, the hands-off variety and the middle of the road, easy to get on with ones. I have worked with all three and I know which type I prefer!”

One company I started off with began by being hands-off, but frightened they would lose their client, allowed the owner’s representatives to push them into becoming micro managers. They wanted paperwork backing every single decision anyone made and then pushed it up the line for approval by the owner’s representatives. This created a very slow system and made it almost impossible to get anything done and frustrated the hell out of the onboard heads of departments that they just quit. That act then upset the owner.

He continues, “Then there are the hands-off variety who just do the bare minimum. Usually these are the managers who sell just an ISM package to the owner and undertake only that management function leaving everything else to the yacht. I found that this was fine when I was running smaller vessels but now as the commander of a much larger yacht with a significant number of crew on board, I feel that would lead to a very stressed out captain. That style of management tends to overlook many onboard issues leaving the heads of departments to manage them with all the inherent problems that then ensue.”

“My favourite are the middle of the road managers who act as a buffer between owners’ representatives and the vessel deflecting the difficult matters which would take up too much of the captain’s time to try and resolve. Sensibly they would leave the yacht to decide how the vessel is actually run. This includes, deciding how and when to get from A to B and who they hire and fire. Managers like this have a framework in place for budgeting, accounting and crew payroll. As a Captain I know where I stand, and I can get on with the job at hand which is satisfying the owner’s wishes.”

“When I was sailing full time, as the Captain of Rassalas,” says Captain A J Anderson, “We would joke that the twelve most terrifying words a captain will hear: “I am from yacht management and I am here to help you”. Today as a manager himself, he has a somewhat different approach and says, “We all have jobs to do. Sometimes they overlap so collaboration matters. The best managers are there to support the captains while all being required to fulfil the owner and family office requirements. Today he adds, “The captain benefits from the experience and current knowledge of a specialist yacht manager. Having that support in helping the captain explain circumstances to the owner can make the difference in their understanding. Additionally, captains are always representing the crew’s interest, but often are not able to represent their own interest. Having a third party in a yacht manager to support a captain’s terms of employment is important.”

HELP OR HINDRANCE? When offering yacht management services, there is always the possibility of managers being seen as ‘treading on the feet of the captain and senior crew. “We overcome getting under the feet of the yacht’s crew by offering valuable support in many different areas”, says Phillip Holden at Bluewater. He adds, “This can prove to be invaluable when the vessel has guests on and there may not be enough hours in the day for the captain or senior crew. A management company is there to help and ensure the smooth running of your vessel, not there to pick at problems or point fingers! We take the headache out of running a yacht.”

At Reliance Yacht Management, Nick Irving has never really come across this problem when managing yachts. “In reality,” he says, “The owners approach us first and we are their main point of reference and contact for the yacht. Likewise, we have extensive networks of captains that we assign to yachts. We aim to build good relationships with both parties and are often key to developing the relationship between owner and captain. Management is not ad hoc to the running of a yacht but central to its success.”

“Such comments are now outdated and certainly not a reflection the new captains coming through the industry,” says Nick Dean of Ocean Independence. “Captains such as these fully realise that each party has an important role to play and neither should tread on each other’s toes. In the end we are tasked by an owner to do the best possible job for him, whether on board or ashore.”

TECHNICALLY COMPLICATED With superyachts becoming larger and more technically complicated, yacht managers can bring other major benefits to the table. “The bigger the yacht the more crew there is and with that comes more crew management,” says Phillip Holden at Bluewater. He adds, “Our technical management backing up the yacht’s engineers and ETOs, help co-ordinate contractors, shipyards, technical support companies and ensure they in turn back up the engineers and ETOs. This allows the onboard team to get on with their jobs. Often as managers we are able to help the owner with negotiating better rates when dealing with technical and audio-visual and information technology issues.”

“That is so true,” agrees Nick Irving who adds, “Yacht management can provide what all the technology in the world can never quite provide – people. We have an extensive network of captains and crew, relationships with industry experts and technical providers worldwide, built through decades of good business and loyalty.”

“Yacht Managers by the nature of their business become problems solvers and have an extensive pool of contacts for problem resolutions,“ says Nicholas Dean of Ocean Independence. He adds, “The main benefits come from the main management companies having the skill set behind an owner and captain, to always be up on the latest technology and as yachts have become much larger, the overall compliance is a very specialised service.”

“It is less the technical complexity and more than the regulatory complexity,” says AJ Anderson. He expands further by asking, “How do you comply with cyber rules or other rules often rushed and untested before implementation? Having a fleet of trials, errors and successes provides the management firm the data and tools to inform the yachts in the fleet with the latest information.”

STILL A MAN’S WORLD? Pleasingly, what was once just the domain of the macho male, yacht management is becoming much more gender balanced with more and more women joining and running management teams. The Wight Maritime Group is even named after an early female pioneer! Patricia Wright served in the United States Marine Corps during WW2. And the gender balance continues apace as the years pass. With 19 years under her belt in the yachting industry – and many years before that working in shipping and maritime insurances – Sylvie Bredy comes to superyacht management with a wealth of experience. Now working for Now working for Edmiston, her first foray into the industry was more accidental than deliberate. She says, “It started with a temping mission for one of the leading yacht repair shipyards in Marseille,” she says. “I was the Office Manager/Technical and Sales assistant there. I was supposed to stay for two months and stayed for 13 years in the end.”

Bredy’s years in the shipyard prepared her well for a future in the industry. “When you are working in a shipyard, you are bound to be confronted by gender stereotypes, whatever your background or your experience is,” she says. “In my early shipping career, a lady who was running her own business in Tunis told me: ‘In a man’s world, you need to be the best, otherwise you are nothing’. This is like a mantra to me. Not that I pretend to be the best at what I am doing but I am surely thriving at being a better yacht manager and a better person every day.” Bredy clearly loves her job: “My best achievement so far is to sit in the position I have today with Edmiston. I feel extremely lucky about my job and about having the opportunity to look after some amazing assets.”

“There is no routine in the Yacht Manager’s job, no day is the same as the one before, and every day is a school day. That is what keeps me going.” And while she has proven herself well in her chosen career, Bredy is aware that it can still be a tricky industry for some: “Although I have seen a slow evolution over the last 19 years, I think that yachting is still an industry where it is difficult for a woman to demonstrate her leadership,” she says.

“Mentalities are slowly changing. There are more women on yachts in positions that used to be for males only. And look at the management department at Edmiston, it is only women!” She adds, “We need to stop admitting that there are gender stereotypes is the first step to beating gender stereotypes. I would encourage young women to learn and progress. Keep learning because knowledge is power. People will come to you because you are knowledgeable and reliable, never mind whether you are a man or a woman.”

MORE REGULATIONS COMING What is fast becoming apparent is the fact that there are more regulations coming into our industry. Managers we spoke to suggest that these will focus on compliance, transparent financial management and safety. As these come into force so the role of the yacht manager will begin to play an even more important role in superyacht operations. Rules and regulations for Flag and Class, Fiscal and the coastal states are complex. How and where to operate and idiosyncrasy of different states will need to be fully understood and owners and captains will need professional advice. Compliance with Flag and Class and the Port State will become issues that only dedicated teams of experts can handle. With fiscal rules compliance, charter licences of different countries, registration, reporting and VAT returns all becoming more important, the yacht manager will in the next few years become indispensable and the profession will have morphed into an essential service. The list is almost endless with environmental issues such as air, oil, waste, ballast water, all employing a raft of new and complex regulations across the world. You could say that, after 20 years the job of and the need for the yacht manager has finally been fully understood and accepted.

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By Jenna Mehdi

Those well-versed in the superyacht industry will know that owning and operating a crewed yacht over 24m is no easy task. Ever-changing administrative, technical and regulatory requirements can create a minefield of hoops to jump through, not to mention the management of the crew members living and working on your vessel. And for the busy lives of the modern yacht owner, the task is simply too much to take on alone. We teamed up with Switzerland-based yacht management company Floating Life , to learn more about the benefits of outsourcing your yacht management needs to experts in the field.

The superyacht industry is evolving at such a rapid pace, it is easy to forget how relatively young it is. Barbara Tambani, co-Director of Floating Life alongside Andrea Pezzini, recalls when yacht management services did not even exist as an established sector, and herself took a lead role in developing the early standards of the discipline. Her co-Director Andrea has worked as an Owner’s representative since 1998, alongside director roles in a number of prominent Italian shipyards. 

‘Our professionalism and expertise is important for our clients ,’ Barbara tells us. ‘Our clients know that their yacht is in the safe hands of people that have the necessary experience and are able to find safe solutions.’

Indeed, Floating Life’s management service was the first in the industry to receive the IOS 9001:2015 certification by RINA for quality. But in addition to the high standards, Floating Life meets across its management services, there should be some acknowledgement of the diversity and complexity of the tasks the team fulfils. Floating Life experts dedicate themselves to every single aspect of the yachting customer journey - from flag registration, ownership structures and shipyard maintenance through to crew support, safety and security. No matter how complex or specialised the management task, the Floating Life team has you covered with a professional and efficient service to meet your specific needs.

‘Our experience allows us to anticipate organisational issues such as booking a last minute refueling or paying a supplier for a weekend, ’ says Andrea. ‘ We also consider the possibility of breakdowns or accidents on board as it is important to act promptly to limit the damage and avoid any possible impact that may be linked to pollution.’

With dedicated contacts in each department, Floating Life has the resources and knowhow to cover all bases, leaving clients with more free time to enjoy the use of their yacht.

Offering a competitive edge with a bespoke, tailor-made service, yacht management with Floating Life offers something larger, more corporate firms cannot; that is a truly personalised touch. Indeed, the Floating Life team knows just how important relationships are in this industry. With thanks to an extensive network of shipyards and dealers, Floating Life can offer clients high-level services at very competitive prices.  

‘The yachting industry around the world is constantly changing, so it is vital to keep up to date with all the necessary rules for safety and security, ’ Andrea tells us. ‘ Yachting industry laws change frequently and there has been a lot of development over the last 20 years. Our team keeps up to date and monitors these changes around the world, so we can prevent any problems from arising.’

Maritime traditions have been around since the beginning of civilisation. But the modern superyacht industry, as we know, is still finding its place in international laws and regulations. Keeping up with these ever-evolving rules can be an impossible task to take on alone. That is why Floating Life, with its extensive, specialised knowledge, dedicated staff and tailor-made service, is here to help. 

"The yachting industry around the world is constantly changing, so it is vital to keep up to date with all the necessary rules for safety and security." Andrea Pezzini, Co-Director Floating Life

"The yachting industry around the world is constantly changing, so it is vital to keep up to date with all the necessary rules for safety and security."

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Sunrise Yachts, a luxury yacht building company which is based in Turkey, has been made a main sponsor of next year’s 2011 Moscow International Boat Show (MIBS). The four-day Russian yacht show event is currently scheduled to run from April 14-17 at the Moscow’s Crocus exhibition centre.

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MIBS is organised by the ITE Group and it is one of Russia’s leading boat shows and is an internationally recognised superyacht event. The show covering everything from small parts and accessories to large superyacht with over 9,000 people and 178 exhibitors attended the last year show.

The Paolo Scanu-designed Sunrise 45 yacht is an ocean-going cruising yacht that was released in 2009 to much acclaim at this was the group’s first-ever model.

Sunrise Yachts was founded in 2007 by the German entrepreneur Herbert P Baum along with the French-British yacht builder Guillaume Roché. The luxury yacht group is based in Antalya, Turkey and utilises a 10,000sq m shipyard facility. Sunrise has two sheds measuring 100m (328ft) x 16m (53ft), as well as a 70m (230ft) x 16m (53ft) fully acclimatized paint shed that can accommodate new-build and refit projects up to 65m (213ft) in length and 1,200 tonnes displacement.

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Along each side of the yacht-building facility, space is available for long-term sub-contractors with the latest equipment and logistics capabilities, along with air-conditioned storage, ventilation and extraction plants. The shipyard is organized as an “assembler,” based loosely on the car industry’s model, with a small, yet powerful project management team charged with running all the in-house long-term sub-contractors.

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If you are planning a business meeting, conference, seminar, corporate event, incentive or teambuilding programme, or business tour, we will make sure that your programme is organized with the minimum of fuss or effort on your part. Any event of this kind will require a range of services, which we can easily tailor them to match your desires and budget. With our considerable experience in realizing international projects, we will gladly prepare and conduct your event to the highest standard. We offer the following services:

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Transport services are essential to the success of your event. Our work in this area includes coordination of transport services for participants in corporate events, provision of business and executive-class cars, provision of coaches and minibuses, meets at airports and railway stations, group transfers, exclusive transport for evening events, VIP services, and provision of chauffeured cars (for groups of whatever size). We can also place banners and notices on buses and provide special transport for baggage.

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Special events are an effective way to underline the importance of an event. They include opening and closing ceremonies, evening receptions, exclusive concerts and shows, and gala suppers held in the location of the client’s choice (including the most exotic locations). We can take care of catering and musical accompaniment.

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We can arrange for uniformed guides in your company’s corporate style, professional translators, designers, scriptwriters, directors, and audio-video equipment and IT solutions.

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An individual approach to organizing events for both groups and VIP guests. We can arrange special out-of-hours visits to museums and pre- and post-conference tours. We will do everything to ensure that nothing distracts you from contemplation of our region’s unique beauty and cultural attractions.

We are confident that an event which has been professionally prepared and conducted to the highest standard will make an unforgettable impression on all involved.