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Comprehensive Solutions for Superyacht Maintenance and Management Yacht Care

Proper yacht care ensures that your vessel remains in top condition, offering safety, reliability, and enjoyment for you and your guests. At Ocean Independence, we provide comprehensive yacht care services, tailored to meet the unique needs of each yacht and Owner. Our expert Team ensures that every aspect of your yacht’s maintenance and management is handled with precision and professional seamanship.

Why Yacht Care is Essential

A planned yacht care system is key to preserving the safety, reliability, value, performance, and appearance of your superyacht. Regular maintenance not only prevents costly repairs but also ensures compliance with international regulations.

Professional yacht management is often required by yachting mortgage providers and is recognised by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and all Flags of Registry and Classification Societies for enforcing international standards in safety, pollution prevention, and employment law. Furthermore, having established links with professional companies like Ocean Independence leads to preferential treatment for yachts due to their reputable and recognised status.

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What Yacht Care Services Do We Offer?

At Ocean Independence, our Yacht Care service is designed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of your superyacht. Our professional yacht care services aim to coordinate the yacht’s affairs with all main stakeholders, delivering safe, efficient, and effective operations. We support the yacht’s operational standards and practices, ensuring that planning, structure, and costs meet the high standards required by both the Owner and regulatory authorities. Our scope of services available include:

1 Dedicated Management

Shore-based assignment of an in-house, professionally qualified manager with extensive yachting and commercial experience to oversee the yacht’s operations

 

2 Comprehensive Coordination

Coordination of all contracted management activities to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the vessel, including:

  • Compliance Services
  • Technical Support Services
  • Financial Services
  • Corporate Support Services
  • Employment Services
 

3 Owner Advice & Representation

Clear and practical advice with regular reporting to Owners, ensuring the yacht is operated and maintained as desired.

 

4 Crew Structuring Advice

  • Guidance on the selection of Captains and crew
  • Recommendations on appropriate manning levels to ensure efficient operations
 

5 Captain Support

  • Providing Captains with clear, practical advice to assist in efficient vessel operation and regulatory compliance
  • Assistance in defining and enforcing crew duties, training, and standing orders
 

6 Long-Term Planning

  • Strategic planning for itinerary, surveys, servicing, maintenance, and crew manning to ensure long-term operational efficiency
 

7 Complete Budgeting

  • Generation, tracking, and control of budgets with associated reporting
  • Short-term budget funding projections (monthly, quarterly, or as required)
 

8 Best-Value Comparison

Maintaining expenditures in accordance with Owner standards and delivering market value prices for essential services such as fuel bunkering, berthing, and insurance

 

9 Third-Party Management

Liaising with all parties associated with vessel registration and operations, including:

  • Ownership Company Directors, Trustees, and Fiduciary Service Providers
  • Port State Regulatory, Tax, and Customs Authorities
  • Flag State/Registry Authorities
  • VAT Registered Representative Companies
  • Captain, Crew, and Crew Employment Companies
  • Insurers (Vessel and Crew)
  • Port and Marina Officials
  • Suppliers and Service Providers
 

10 Insurance Management

Insurance is a critical aspect of yacht ownership, providing coverage against various risks. Our insurance management services include:

  • Policy Selection / Insurance Coverage Assessment: Advising on the best insurance policies tailored to your yacht’s operations and cruising areas. Adequate insurance coverage is crucial for protecting your superyacht and its assets. Our financial services include a thorough assessment of your current insurance policies to ensure they provide sufficient coverage. We work with reputable insurance providers to secure the best terms and rates for your yacht.
  • Claims Management: Handling all aspects of insurance claims, from filing to settlement, ensuring a smooth and efficient process. In the event of an incident, managing insurance claims can be a daunting task. Our Team handles the entire claims process on your behalf, from documentation to negotiation with insurers, ensuring you receive timely and fair compensation.
 

11 Financial Planning for Maintenance and Upgrades

  • Maintenance Budgeting: Regular maintenance is essential for the longevity and performance of your superyacht. We develop detailed maintenance budgets that cover routine upkeep as well as unexpected repairs. Our proactive approach ensures that maintenance costs are anticipated and managed effectively.
  • Capital Expenditure Planning: Planning for significant upgrades or refits requires careful financial planning. We assist you in developing capital expenditure plans that align with your long-term vision for your yacht. From sourcing competitive quotes to managing payments, we ensure your projects are successfully completed.

“Ocean’s Yacht Care provides peace of mind, and gave me back my family office.”

Owner, 50m Motor Yacht

Benefits Of Ocean Independence’s Yacht Care Service

Choosing Ocean Independence for your yacht care needs means trusting a team dedicated to maintaining the highest operational standards. Our comprehensive service, expert team, and personalised approach ensure your superyacht is managed effectively, allowing you to focus on enjoying the luxury and freedom of yachting. The key benefits are outlined below.

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Alleviating Owner Burden

Reducing the time-consuming and burdensome tasks of operating a superyacht in an ever-changing international legal, regulatory, political, and financial environment.

Knowledge Pool

Our Team of seasoned professionals brings extensive experience and knowledge in all aspects of yacht care. From technical maintenance to crew management, we provide a secondary bank of in-depth knowledge associated with the operation of the Owner’s unique vessel, ensuring it meets the highest operational standards despite crew turnover.

Market Recognition

Leveraging our large fleet and global supplier network to gain significant buying power, benefiting individual yachts with competitive purchasing for essential needs like bunkering, berthing, and insurance.

Multilingual, Multidisciplinary Support

Every yacht and Owner has unique needs. We offer personalised services including shore-based support from technical, legal, financial, and administrative specialists fluent in multiple languages ensuring that your yacht receives the care and attention it deserves.

Personalised Maintenance Plans

We develop customised maintenance plans based on the specific needs of your yacht. These plans outline scheduled inspections, routine maintenance tasks, and preventative measures to ensure comprehensive care.

Skilled Technicians

Our global network of trusted partners includes skilled technicians trained in the latest techniques and equipped with state-of-the-art tools to perform all maintenance and repair tasks to the highest standards.

Quality Assurance

We conduct rigorous quality assurance checks to ensure that all work meets our exacting standards. This includes thorough inspections and testing of all systems and components.

Transparent Communication

We maintain open and transparent communication with yacht owners, providing regular updates on maintenance activities, inspection findings, and any recommended actions.

Regular Operational Management Reports

Detailed reports tracking the yacht’s operational status and financials.

Onboard Procedures and Documentation

Definition, delivery, and monitoring of procedures for safe and efficient operations.

Onboard Inspection Reports

Regular inspections to provide support and direction to the crew and ensure compliance with operational standards.

A Yacht Care Plan You Can Trust

Owning a superyacht is a significant investment, and proper care is essential to protect and enhance that investment. At Ocean Independence, we provide exceptional yacht care services that ensure your yacht remains in peak condition. Our comprehensive approach, expert team, and personalised service make us the ideal partner for all yacht ownership needs. Trust us to handle the details, so you can focus on enjoying the luxury and freedom of yachting.

For more information on our yacht care services and how we can help you maintain your superyacht, please contact Ocean Independence today.

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Need help or advice?

The yachting journey can be complex with many decisions to be made. Get in touch with Ocean Independence, and one of our specialist consultants will help you make the right choices.

As a truly global company with 16 offices worldwide, we’re available 24/7 to help with any enquiries.

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