Superyacht

ISM Ltd was originally established and continues to operate with the underlying principle of using our lifetime seagoing and business experience to the benefit our clients. We passionately believe in sharing our knowledge and expertise to improve the level of training and operation at sea. Experienced with Yacht and Warship builds, refits coupled with military and Superyacht operations in all worldwide cruising areas we are forward thinking professionals who believe in developing the Superyacht industry and in particular the training of individuals and the team.

Knowing that yachts continue to grow in displacement ISM Ltd concentrate on the yachts where our specific experience has been gained. Our belief is the design, construction, training, safety and operating standard on board a 24m yacht should not differ from that on board one much larger. We aim to offer expert, independent advice, support and guidance gained from a professional grounding within the Royal Navy coupled with years of experience operating small and large motor yachts.

Design
Building a new Superyacht requires project coordination incorporating design, procurement, development, integration and commissioning – Design is a fundamental building block. ISM Ltd can assist by introducing you to some of the major designers and field specialists.

Construction
ISM Ltd has recent, in house experience of constructing Superyachts in one of the best building stables – Feadship. Our expert and dedicated team coupled with specialist advice and assistance from our Partners will help an owner materialise their project with the world’s major shipyards.

Outfitting
Benefitting from recent Feadship new build experience and with a team available to advise on all aspects of outfitting a Motor Yacht to an ultimate and practicable standard – Interior to Exterior, Engineering to Aviation, Bridge integration to selecting the right Toys and Stores. Our skills also stretch to furnishing your embarked helicopter or private jet with an in house corporate aircraft experienced flight attendant..

Compliance
Well versed in current regulations and standards required during both the build and operating phases of a yachts life we have a specific division within ISM Ltd that specialises in this vital cog of Superyacht operation. Compliance lives with the yacht throughout its life and ISM Ltd can assist with a very close working relationship with the yacht’s Captain plus Classification Societies and Flag States. ISM Ltd can uniquely offer Surveyors, Trainers, ISM and ISPS Consultants, Auditors and full Technical Management services for all sizes of vessel. As Captain’s in our own right we distinctively have our own personal experience of working with compliance which allows us to approach Technical Management from the operator’s perspective and provide a bespoke system that assists the yacht and does not hinder.

Manning
We are proudly partnered with wilsonhalligan recruitment consultancy that provide a personal and discreet service to large yachts. ISM Ltd can advise on:

• Manning Levels
• Captain Hiring
• Crew Hiring
• Crew Training

We would be delighted to discuss life in the Superyacht industry with anyone who is considering a career in this exciting, challenging and rewarding business.

Training
Shore Training Establishments provide the essential training to allow a seafarer to serve onboard, but despite the best intentions of Captains and Ships' Officers, due to the cruising commitments, schedules and heavy levels of administration involved in running most large vessels nowadays, the level of onboard training is normally just sufficient to comply with Flag State & Classification Society rulings, but not really sufficient to deal with a real emergency.

We have high calibre associated Instructors available who hold current licenses and who have real experience at sea.

We can travel as extra crew or as passengers and are familiar with the layouts and operations of many of the Superyachts currently sailing. Developing the team into a cohesive and efficient ship’s company using modern and traditional proven techniques is imperative to operating an efficient yacht - consult with Symphony team building, another ISM Partner.

Operation

• Operating intentions - Private v Commercial
• Operating areas
• Berthing intentions
• Day to Day Technical Management
• Safety and Security
• Insurance – hull and machinery, crew etc

All key members of the team are qualified as Masters holding valid MCA qualifications to act as Captain aboard vessels of various sizes and highly experienced in their specific field.

Captain Paul Cook is vastly experienced mariner who completed a successful Royal Navy career that spanned 24 years and 14 ships with 3 appointments as Captain of frontline operational warships from 38m to 210m and 170 to 20,000 tonnes. These ships operated around the world and carried a wide variety and number of aircraft including helicopters and fixed wing short take off and vertical landing jets. He specialised in maritime, land and air warfare and has particular expertise in anti-terrorist and anti-piracy techniques. His private yacht experience kicked off at the highest level as joint Captain of a new 67m Feadship bringing it through the build phase and then working the team in to a fully operational private motor yacht. This period complimented his previous experience of scoping, procuring, building and refitting a number of highly technical vessels before developing their operating and management systems. With first-hand knowledge of operating both warships and Superyachts in security challenging situations he uses his strategic and operational protection knowledge to advise individual vessels and large corporations on all aspects of anti-threat measures. Likewise he has expertise in business development, marketing and personnel areas.

Captain Paul Boyce is our ISM, ISPS and Safety Consultant. His knowledge of Shipping Legislation including ISPS and ISM requirements, have enabled him not only to develop flag state approved security plans but also to develop understandable ISM & Training manuals along with customised database programs that simplify on board yacht procedures. Working aboard large yachts he identified the need for many to call upon the services of shore side support. He is an accredited trainer and ISM course provider, teaching courses to Flag State accepted standards and is a qualified ISM & ISPS lead Auditor.

ISM Ltd has been established to work in partnership with an owner or prospective Owner, Captain and Crew to manage the whole or individual elements of Superyacht ownership. We are experienced Ship’s Masters who are and have been involved in the sale, purchase, construction, refit and operation of many large yachts, and our services are tailored to simplify what can be a complicated and time consuming process. Almost uniquely ISM Ltd can offer International Safety Management systems from Mini ISM to full commercial Passenger Ship ISM and Technical Management for the smallest yachts to the largest vessel. Our aim is to allow you to tap into this experience gained from building and operating Superyachts and Cruise Liners to utilize our extensive network of proven and trusted alliance partners to provide you with the support required.