Owner-Side
Representation

Yacht projects & strategic maritime advisory

Independent representation for complex yacht projects, from new build and refit through acquisition, delivery and operational readiness.

Owner-side by design

One perspective must remain independent.

Our role is not to replace shipyards, surveyors, designers, brokers, lawyers or class. It is to protect the owner’s perspective, coordinate the interfaces and keep decisions connected to the intended outcome.

YOR

Founder Pedro Levita is a professional member of the Yacht Owner’s Representative Register, hosted by the Superyacht Alliance for Professional Standards.

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Core services

From decision to delivery.

Each mandate is shaped around the owner, the asset and the stage of the project. The common thread is independent oversight, continuity and clear accountability.

01

New Build Owner Representation

Independent owner-side oversight from concept and shipyard engagement through construction, commissioning, sea trials, acceptance and delivery.

Project interface / progress oversight / change coordination / commissioning / sea trials / delivery
02

Refit & Conversion Owner Representation

Defining priorities, coordinating yard and specialist interfaces, and maintaining visibility over scope, changes, cost and redelivery.

Scope definition / contractor coordination / change control / class & flag interface / trials / redelivery
03

Acquisition & Pre-Delivery Advisory

Owner-side support around inspections, surveys, sea trials, operational implications, refit requirements and handover before a decision becomes an operating reality.

Independent advisory / survey coordination / sea-trial support / operational assessment / handover
04

Operational Readiness & Lifecycle Oversight

Connecting the build or refit with the reality of operating the yacht: crew readiness, documentation, warranty and defect follow-up, maintenance planning and continuity after delivery.

Crew interface / documentation / warranty follow-up / maintenance planning / operational continuity
05

Special Projects & Owner-Side Advisory

Independent support for claims, complex technical matters, project recovery, commercial conversion and other situations where an owner or family office needs a dedicated representative on its side.

Claims / technical matters / project recovery / conversion / independent review
Selected mandates

Strategic Maritime Advisory

Selected advisory mandates for shipyards, OEMs, brands and maritime businesses exploring market entry, operating strategy, regional development or complex strategic initiatives.

Independent perspective / market understanding / operational reality / strategic execution
Private mandates

The owner should never be the least informed party in the room.

For new build, refit, acquisition or a complex owner-side matter, we can begin with a confidential conversation.

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