West Nautical can work closely with the Owner, Captain, Chief Engineer and crew to understand the details of all the technical issues onboard, assisting with the recording and accounting for any upgrade, defect or operational concerns. With years of experience dealing with insurers ,we are well placed to represent the Owners team in cases where an insurance claim needs to be made as well as dealing with the physical repairs in a timely cost effective manner.

West Nautical will ensure that routine maintenance is conducted as detailed by the machinery manufacturers, assist with creating shipyard proposals, specification reviews and can oversee any refit periods upon request.

We will conduct bi-annual technical inspections of the entire yacht and its systems, in conjunction with the crew. The planned maintenance systems will be reviewed monthly, and any issues or concerns identified and worked on productively. Alternatively with remote monitoring a report can be provided monthly identifying operational issues and efficiencies that may not be completely visible to the onboard team.

There is also the facility within our bespoke management software to integrate the vessels planned maintenance routines into a ‘Maintenance Manager‘ application, a completely customisable maintenance interface which removes the need for expensive 3rd party systems (such as IDEA and Techman etc), and ensures all records are in one secure, integrated and manageable location.

As mentioned, we also provide the option for remote monitoring software allowing the analysis of machinery data from ashore, also providing access to the Owners team so they can also see first hand how their asset is being operated.

Any Owner or guest request for an onboard adjustment or upgrade can be reviewed and worked on in the background whilst the crew are busy during the season, saving valuable time and allowing requests to be better appraised and more cost effective. The results and analysis will be worked on collectively prior to submitting proposals to the Owner.

Costs of any refit can quickly run out of control if not planned carefully, our inhouse team have significant experience building specifications and conducting through cost analysis giving peace of mind on cost controls prior to your asset entering a refit period.

Maintenance comes in many forms, with key differentiations being ‘preventative’, ‘routine’ and ‘breakdown’. It is vital that preventative maintenance is conducted in order to manage costs and minimise the ‘down time’ of the yacht.

Flag Registries and Classification Societies will need to carry out surveys at specific points during the life of the superyacht in order to certify its seaworthiness in conjunction with regulatory and insurance compliance, and we shall work alongside the yacht to ensure full compliance.

Made up of experienced Engineers, Captains and Surveyors, West Nautical’s technical services team has an impressive history. Our careful management of your superyacht’s planned maintenance schedule and operations means we can take care of preparing work lists, requests for quotation and scheduling – allowing the Captain to focus on their operational duties.

To protect the value of your asset, as well as ensuring the safety of any guests onboard, it is essential that regular maintenance periods are completed.

West Nautical can work closely with the Owner, Captain, Engineer and crew to understand all the technical issues on board, assisting with the recording and accounting for any upgrade, defect or concern as applicable, as well as dealing directly with insurers in the event that any claims or repairs are needed. We will also assist with creating shipyard proposals, specification reviews and can oversee any refit periods upon request.

A yacht refit is a complex business. Without effective management, careful planning and ongoing evaluation it’s something that can quickly go over budget and schedule.

We act as an effective management partner; ensuring the refit is efficient and economical. Our technical team have had long careers across the marine sector and have excellent contacts across every marine trade, with a practical appreciation of the refit process.

The West Nautical approach to refit starts with understanding exactly what you want, making a detailed plan before beginning an appraisal of suitable yards for the refit, providing detailed quotations, logistical assistance and attending the refit on your behalf.

We embrace even the most ambitious re-fit projects and enjoy seeing an Owners vision come to fruition.