New to Yacht Ownership?
Of the 250+ Owners and Captains who choose JMS Yachting as their preferred Yacht Management and Crewing Specialists, just over 30% come to us as first-time yacht owners.
For everyone at JMS Yachting, it is a privilege and a pleasure to guide and support Owners in setting the standards and expectations to enjoy their yachting journey both today and for many years to come.
If you are on the cusp of launching your yacht ownership experience, you likely have many questions. To help, we’ve compiled some of the FAQs first-time clients have asked JMS Yachting.
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A yacht management company like JMS Yachting oversees all operational aspects of running a yacht, including technical maintenance, financial administration, compliance with international maritime regulations, crew recruitment and management, and logistical support.
Managing a yacht requires time, expertise, and regulatory knowledge. JMS Yachting ensures your yacht is safe, compliant, cost-efficient, and ready to operate at all times, freeing you from day-to-day responsibilities.
JMS Yachting provides planned maintenance, dry-docking, repairs, refits, class and flag compliance, safety audits, and 24/7 emergency support, keeping your yacht in optimal condition.
Yes. JMS Yachting handles the full crew recruitment and management process including vetting, reference checks, employment contracts, payroll, training compliance, and crew logistics to ensure a professional, reliable team onboard.
JMS Yachting provides detailed monthly financial reports, budgeting, invoice control, and expenditure tracking. Transparency ensures Owners maintain complete financial control.
Absolutely. JMS Yachting manages flag registration, classification society coordination, ISM/ISPS/MLC compliance, and all statutory certifications, ensuring your yacht operates legally and safely worldwide.
Our team at JMS Yachting conducts regular safety drills, audits, inspections, and liaises with flag states and classification societies, guaranteeing adherence to international maritime regulations.
JMS Yachting manages yachts from 24m (80ft) to over 100m (328ft), covering private and commercial vessels.
Yes. JMS Yachting offers modular services. Owners can opt for full management or select areas such as technical oversight, crew recruitment, compliance, or financial administration.
JMS Yachting provides regular reports and real-time updates as needed, including financial summaries, maintenance updates, and alerts for urgent issues.
Yes. JMS Yachting manages both private and charter yachts, working closely with charter agents to maintain peak condition and charter readiness.
Yes. JMS Yachting offers pre-purchase surveys and consultancy during new builds, providing technical advisory, project oversight, flag/class guidance, and budgeting support.
New Build Supervision by JMS Yachting involves overseeing construction from design to delivery, ensuring the yacht meets the highest standards, stays on budget, and adheres to schedule.
Early involvement with JMS Yachting is ideal—starting from concept or design phase—to provide input on practicality, system planning, classification requirements, budget control, and shipyard selection.
JMS Yachting manages refits by planning, coordinating, and executing yacht upgrades, controlling scope, budget, timelines, contractors, compliance, and quality assurance.
We work with a global network of trusted shipyards and contractors. JMS Yachting selects partners based on project needs, budget, and location while maintaining independence.
Yes. JMS Yachting helps define technical scope, prioritize upgrades, develop budgets, set timelines, and provide detailed tracking and reporting.
Without JMS Yachting’s oversight, projects risk delays, budget overruns, compliance failures, and poor workmanship. Professional supervision safeguards your investment.
Yes. JMS Yachting can quickly source and deploy qualified crew to cover unexpected absences or emergencies, minimizing disruption onboard.
Absolutely. We ensure all crew meet STCW, ENG1, and other certification requirements, while providing ongoing training to maintain safety, performance, and operational excellence.
JMS Yachting monitors flag state, classification, and maritime law compliance across all regions, ensuring your yacht operates legally and safely worldwide.
Yes. Owners and Captains can always contact JMS Yachting directly for guidance, operational advice, or assistance with any yacht-related matter.
A well-managed crew is critical to a seamless yachting experience. Through JMS Yachting’s guidance, Owners can explore answers to frequently asked questions regarding crew recruitment, training, payroll, and MLC compliance. This ensures the right personnel are onboard, fostering strong teamwork and a positive environment for both guests and crew.
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You have done a fantastic job keeping track of all the receipts – I really appreciate how organized and accurate you’ve been! It’s been a pleasure working with you all, and I hope we’ll have the chance to collaborate again on a new project!
Thank you so much for all your incredible help and patience – it’s been truly appreciated. I hope to be in touch again soon, wherever my next adventure at sea takes me. If not, thank you once more, Sophie. Stay safe and well.
The financial management and reporting on our yacht has never been this accurate and on point as it is today with JMS Yachting.
I highly recommend Jansen Maritime Services to any yacht owner, captain, or industry professional looking for a management company that truly understands the intricacies of yachting. Their dedication, expertise, and seamless operations make yacht management stress-free, ensuring a world-class experience on the water.
If you’re looking for a reliable, efficient, and highly professional yacht management company, look no further than JMS Yachting. I highly recommend them to any yacht owner who values exceptional service and a stress-free ownership experience!
I have worked extensively with Sam and JMS yachting over the past year, they have consistently presented excellent candidates for the positions that we have been looking to fill, who have been thoroughly vetted. They have been attentive to our requirements and assisted us in securing some excellent crew members, some at very short notice.
Our owner decided to change from private to commercial so we could charter Khalilah, we used JMS Yachting for the compliance management. The whole process ran smoothly, with JMS Yachting handling any issues with flag and class that arose, they also worked well in partnership with our charter brokers.
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