What we do
Precision at every stage of the build.
Yacht Consulting Group provides independent marine engineering and project management services across the full vessel lifecycle — from initial specification through to sea trials and delivery. We represent the owner's interest exclusively.
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New Build Management
Full-cycle project management for new construction at shipyards in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
We manage new build programmes from concept specification through to delivery and flag registration. Our principals attend the shipyard on a regular basis — reviewing construction milestones, attending classification surveys, and ensuring that the build specification is executed without compromise. We have established relationships with ABS, RINA, Lloyd's, and Bureau Veritas surveyors, and work closely with naval architects and interior designers to maintain schedule and budget integrity throughout the programme.
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Refit & Repower
Independent oversight of refit and repower programmes, from scope definition to final commissioning.
A refit is only as good as its supervision. We define the scope, select the yard, manage the contract, and provide boots-on-the-ground oversight throughout the work period. Our refit engineer, Ronald Ruiz, leads all refit programmes and is present at the yard during critical phases. We have managed refits across Turkey, the Netherlands, Spain, and Southeast Asia — covering hull work, propulsion upgrades, interior refurbishment, and full repowers including hybrid diesel-electric conversions.
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Owner's Representative
Independent representation of the owner's interest at the shipyard — from contract signing to delivery.
Many owners engage us as their sole representative at the shipyard, particularly where the owner does not have in-house technical staff. We attend on their behalf, report weekly, and ensure that every decision made at the yard reflects the owner's specification and budget. We are not affiliated with any shipyard, broker, or classification society — our only obligation is to the owner. This independence is the foundation of everything we do.
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Delivery & Positioning
Professional delivery voyages and vessel positioning by licensed masters with superyacht experience.
Captain Simpson and our network of licensed delivery masters have delivered vessels across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. We manage all aspects of the delivery voyage — crew, provisions, routing, weather routing, and port clearances — ensuring the vessel arrives at its destination in the same condition it left the yard. We also provide positioning services for vessels requiring repositioning between seasons or following a refit.
How we work
A straightforward engagement.
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Initial consultation
We begin with a confidential conversation to understand your project, timeline, and objectives. There is no obligation and no sales process — just a direct discussion with a principal.
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Scope and proposal
We prepare a clear scope of services and a fixed or day-rate fee proposal. We do not charge for the initial consultation or the proposal.
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Engagement and reporting
Once engaged, we provide regular written reports and are available to the owner at all times. You will always deal directly with a principal — never a junior project coordinator.
Ready to discuss your project?
We work with a small number of clients at any one time. If you have a project in mind, we welcome a confidential initial conversation.