About Us

Originally established as an in-house risk management consultancy to a leading Lloyd’s marine underwriter, the Company developed in an environment where safety, risk management and financial transparency were absolute pre-requisites. The Company’s integrity and stability were soon seen as appealing attributes to clients and demand for consultancy spread to assureds, established yacht management companies and Owners. Watkins Superyachts was well positioned to respond to demand having staff with strong maritime backgrounds in safety, operational support and fleet management. Senior managers have held both commercial vessel and large yacht command.

Watkins Superyachts has progressed from a management company to a wider service company within the large yacht industry and clients have been particularly drawn to the Company’s ability to execute discreet yacht acquisition or disposal through their London or overseas offices. This has been of particular interest to owners who wish to purchase existing yachts, projects under construction, or yachts within a certain specification which may not be for sale on the open market, or similarly for owners who wish to dispose of assets without attracting publicity.

The Company takes a particularly keen interest in bringing new owners and projects into the market. In the case of aspiring owners, there is a need to walk through the entire process with the client to avoid the jargon and many pitfalls which await the newcomer.