Yacht Services in Dubai and across the Middle East
International Yacht Support for Private Owners
Very Important Personnel supports yacht owners, ultra-high-net-worth families, family offices, owner’s representatives, captains and management teams with crew, service standards, seasonal planning, financial administration, documentation, insurance, transactions and private travel.
A yacht requires the precise coordination of numerous processes. Beyond technical readiness and a professional crew, owners expect exceptional service, transparent expenditure, valid documentation, confidential itineraries and complete peace of mind. We bring these elements together within a clear system in which every task has an accountable party, a deadline and a controlled outcome.
Core Yacht Services
Comprehensive Yacht Owner Support
A single point of coordination for the owner, family, crew, contractors, documentation, expenditure and seasonal requirements. This arrangement is designed for clients who require a complete overview of their yacht without becoming involved in its daily operational management.
Operational Yacht Support
Coordination of day-to-day yacht requirements, including communication with the captain, crew, suppliers, contractors, service providers and the owner’s representatives. We help maintain control over operational processes while reducing the administrative burden on the owner and family office.
Yachting Season Planning
Preparation for the yachting season, including itinerary coordination, guest preferences, onboard service, provisioning and guest logistics. This service is particularly valuable before periods of intensive use by the owner, family members and invited guests.
Yacht Crew Recruitment
International recruitment of captains, engineers, deck crew, stewardesses, yacht chefs and temporary or seasonal crew for private and charter yachts. We consider professional experience, references, qualifications, service style and compatibility with the owner, family and captain.
Onboard Service Quality Control
Development and supervision of service standards for the owner, family and guests, including interior service, housekeeping, laundry, table service, welcome arrangements, dining, childcare support and discreet luxury service.
Yacht Financial Administration
Administration of budgets, expenditure, invoices, payments, provisioning, refit costs, crew expenses and management reporting for the owner or family office. The objective is to provide a clear financial overview without overwhelming the owner with operational detail.
Legal, Tax and Insurance Coordination
We coordinate specialist maritime lawyers, tax advisers, insurance brokers and other professionals in matters involving registration, flag selection, contracts, VAT, ownership structures, insurance coverage, claims support and compliance.
Yacht Purchase, Sale and Charter Support
For yacht transactions, we help coordinate brokers, lawyers, tax advisers, surveyors, escrow agents, insurers and registration specialists. For charter use, we can arrange crew, service preparation, guest preference sheets, provisioning and communication with the charter broker.
Confidential Coordination in the Owner’s Interests
From our Dubai base, we support clients from the UAE, the wider Middle East and international jurisdictions, coordinating yachts in the Arabian Gulf, the Mediterranean, Europe, the Caribbean and other global destinations. Every assignment is handled with strict confidentiality regarding the owner’s identity, itineraries, guests, crew, budget and ownership structure.
Discuss Yacht Services
Tell us about your yacht, its current management structure, upcoming season, crew and the owner’s priorities. We will propose a confidential support arrangement that keeps key processes under control while maintaining an exceptional standard of private service.