The choice of flag is important as it determines who is responsible for regulating the vessel. At Seascape we advise owners on the most appropriate flag to support the yacht’s operations. Flag state requirements differ from flag to flag, which is why we also assist with the registration process and surveys and provide ongoing support for statutory requirements, from certificate renewals and name changes to a transfer of ownership.

Running successful yacht operations requires hands-on, time-consuming management that many owners and captains simply don’t have the resources to undertake. Our yacht management solutions are tailored to the yacht and owner’s requirements, which means wherever the yacht is in the world, its needs are taken care of.

Our skilled teams assist with setting up ownership structures to complement the yacht’s intended operation, take care of VAT management and insurance arrangements, and handle the yacht’s financial accounts, including expenditures and budgets. We provide logistical assistance with customs, cruising permits, and booking agents and pilots, while our international network of contacts ensures we source the most competitive quotes on the market for all yacht purchasing needs.

All yachts that are managed by Seascape gain exclusive access to our Safety Management System (SMS) or Mini Safety Management System (M-SMS). The objective of our systems is to ensure efficient operations in a safe and environmentally-friendly manner and always in accordance with applicable laws, rules and good industry practices. 

Our professional team of qualified experts is equipped to manage all requirements of any yacht operating under the International Safety Management (ISM) Code, International Ship & Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code,  the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) and other major yacht codes. Our service extends to on board crew familiarisation training, , ongoing monitoring of the implementation of our management systems , continual improvement and development and shore-based assistance whenever needed.

Seascape Marine has become a go-to name for captains and chief engineers who have experienced our dedicated support around the world. No ask is too big, no yacht is too small. We help source the most suitable options, based on price, delivery time or proximity to the vessel, for consideration by those making the ultimate decision.

Examples of what our support encompasses include planning maintenance schedules with review of their effectiveness and periodic inspections on board by the yacht’s superintendent. Assisting on-board staff with shipyard specifications and appointing competent contractors to assist with maintenance. We source technical consultants where necessary, arrange the enrolment of emergency response services, and liaise with class and flag state surveyors to ensure compliance. And when it’s time for the yacht to enter the dock or repair facility, we coordinate the management and supervision of works.

Seafarer welfare sits at the heart of our MLC compliant crew management solutions. We cater for all yacht crewing needs on a reasonably fixed cost structure that is bespoke to owner/manager requirements. We work closely with captains and owners of both private and charter yachts to employ qualified and capable crew that match the owner’s preference and requirements. Our services, which range from recruitment to payroll, are specifically designed to relieve the workload connected with the associated administrative and legal procedures. 

A commercial yacht is any yacht engaged in trade, commerce or on charter. Making a yacht available for charter can bring financial benefits, though it requires ongoing management and commercial support to ensure the continued smooth running of the vessel. 

In conjunction with the appointed central agent, we manage the appointment of the fiscal agents in chartering jurisdictions, as well as the ongoing management of the charter fees, APA and any applicable VAT.