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Our range of services
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Every yacht is different.
Every owner’s expectations are unique.
That’s why Bluewater offers a complete spectrum of beskpoke yacht management services, tailored to the size of your vessel and the way you use it. From financial administration and crew support to technical upkeep and compliance, each service works in harmony to provide the structure your yacht, your captain, and your crew need — always delivered with the personal attention Bluewater is known for.
Financial
Administration
Running a yacht is like running a luxury estate or small business. Expenses are varied — fuel, crew payroll, dockage, repairs, provisioning — and without oversight, they can escalate quickly.
Bluewater provides
clarity and control:
- Transparent monthly reports
- Cash flow planning and forecasting
- Invoice processing and supplier payments
- For owners and family offices: confidence that every expenditure is tracked and documented.
- For captains: streamlined approvals and rapid shoreside support.
the result
Predictability, transparency, and confidence in every financial decision.
Example:
Ahead of a Med summer season, we forecast fuel, berthing, and provisioning costs so owners have a clear financial plan before departure. Mid-season, we track spend and adjust budgets, keeping costs on course.
Crew
Management
A happy, motivated crew is the foundation of every successful yacht. But crew employment is also one of the most complex areas of ownership.
Bluewater manages it all:
- Recruitment, contracts, payroll, leave, certification tracking
- Employment under MLC-approved Seafarer Employment Agreements (SEAs)
- Compliance with STCW and Flag State standards
- Monitoring of certificates, expiry dates, and work/rest compliance.
- For owners: protection from liability and assurance of qualified crew.
- For captains: freedom from paperwork, more time to lead.
the result
A crew that is compliant, supported, and focused on excellence.
Example:
If a First Officer’s license is due to expire mid-season, we flag it months ahead, arrange renewal, and update records — ensuring continuity for the owner and career support for the crew.
Operational
Management
Owning a yacht brings freedom — but also constant decisions: port bookings, provisioning, yard periods, emergencies. Having a trusted partner ashore makes all the difference.
We ensure compliance with international frameworks:
- ISM – safety systems and emergency procedures
- ISPS – yacht and port security protocols
- MLC – fair working conditions for crew
In practice, operational management means:
- Coordinating shoreside services, from fuel bunkering to technical support
- Adjusting logistics when plans change
- Supporting captains with paperwork and inspections
- Acting as a bridge between yacht, shore, and regulators
the result
Total operational confidence — every day, everywhere.
Example:
If a First Officer’s license is due to expire mid-season, we flag it months ahead, arrange renewal, and update records — ensuring continuity for the owner and career support for the crew.
Technical
Management,
Maintenance
and logistic
Modern yachts are sophisticated machines with propulsion, navigation, IT, and hotel systems that need constant care.
Bluewater coordinates:
- Planned maintenance and dry-dock scheduling
- Compliance checks and emergency repairs
- Liaison with yards and contractors
- Monitoring of Planned Maintenance Systems (PMS)
the result
Minimal disruption, maximum enjoyment, and long-term asset protection.
Example:
A stabiliser fault mid-season was fixed within 48 hours thanks to overnight parts sourcing, specialist engineers, and coordinated repairs — minimising downtime and protecting charter income.
Safety & Security
management
A yacht must be one of the safest places in the world — but safety doesn’t happen by chance. Behind the scenes, compliance with international conventions ensures protection of lives, property, and the environment.
Bluewater ensures your yacht meets every standard:
- ISM – safety manuals, daily operations, drills, emergency readiness
- ISPS – secure access, threat prevention, port safety
- MLC – crew rights, safe conditions, fair contracts
- MARPOL – environmental standards for fuel, waste, and emissions
- SOLAS – minimum safety standards for construction, equipment, and operation
the result
Safe operations, secure voyages, and full compliance— every time.
Example:
Before a Port State inspection, we ran practice drills and corrected gaps. The yacht passed with zero deficiencies — the owner enjoyed uninterrupted cruising.
