Jeremy Comport is a highly respected figure in the global yachting industry with more than three decades of hands‑on experience across brokerage, new build projects and complex transaction management.
He has overseen numerous new construction programs from early survey stages through to delivery, consistently adding value for clients through his technical understanding, methodical approach and reliable deal execution. Jeremy is recognised for delivering practical solutions, navigating demanding negotiations and guiding owners through high value decisions with confidence.
Jeremy’s career began in the South of France at a brokerage firm before he moved to Hong Kong to work with the Azimut Benetti dealer. His entrepreneurial drive led him to establish Seanergy in Hong Kong in the early 1990s. Seanergy later became part of the Ocean Independence Group and continues to operate in the Asian market, where Jeremy played a major role in developing the company’s presence and reputation.
Before joining Ocean Independence, Jeremy spent nineteen years at Camper and Nicholsons where he worked on a broad range of brokerage deals and several new build projects. His experience covers all phases of yacht ownership and he is known for supporting clients throughout the lifecycle of their vessels, from technical inspections to full project oversight.
Born into a sailing family and active on the water from a young age, Jeremy gained early exposure to yacht deliveries and Mediterranean cruising. He spent six summer seasons working aboard yachts in the South of France during his late teens and early twenties while supporting winter seasons in the French Alps. Today he is based in the South of France and enjoys time on the water with his family, as well as skiing, mountain sports, cycling and cooking for friends.
Jeremy currently serves as a Group Director at the Ocean Independence office in Golfe Juan, where he contributes to all areas of brokerage and commercial development and is a trusted point of reference for colleagues across the organisation.
