WHY JMS YACHTING USA

The American yachting market is booming, and with the majority of yachts being built in Europe, you need a team that you can rely on located on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.



This is why we founded JMS YACHTING USA in August 2022 to cater to the demand with one of the strongest technical teams being master mariners, former captains and crew, surveyors and naval architects. As a result, our knowledge and resources are in house, we can provide the owner and crew with efficient and transparent updates regarding your Newbuild and refit.



If you are based in the USA and your yacht is being built in Europe, you can count on us to have a team which is present on a regular basis at the shipyard to ensure your yacht is being built to the highest standard. Meanwhile, you will have direct contact with our JMS USA President, Rick Thomas and USA Fleet Manager, Nicholas Gray based in Fort Lauderdale.

DID YOU KNOW

If you are selling or buying a yacht which is based in Europe, we can take care of the pre-purchase survey to ensure that there are no surprises and that the yacht is being sold/acquired at the right value.

What does a pre-purchase survey involve?

• Review of statutory and classification documentation on board
• Inspection and testing of safety and pollution prevention systems and equipment
• Visual inspection of external and internal areas, systems and equipment as far as practically possible without removing paneling and structure
• Tank inspection (1 fuel, 1 fresh water, 1 black water) could be included if cleaned and safe to enter (if required)
• Testing of equipment and systems, as far as practically possible both alongside and during sea trials
• Review of planned maintenance system and maintenance history as found on board
• Bottom inspection after cleaned and washed
• Factual statement of the condition as found
• On board documentation review
• On-board visual inspection and testing as required on a sampling basis
• Use of JMS YACHTING developed checklist
• Communication with Captain, Chief Engineer and crew as considered necessary
• Sea trial to be done in accordance with JMS sea trial program
• Bottom survey
• Issue of report

Lastly, if your yacht is based in Europe and in the USA depending on the season, you have a team on the ground and 24/7 DPAs who can assist with emergencies. Being an independent yacht management company, there is no conflict of interest. Our goal is to ensure that your yacht is maintained to the highest standard so that you can enjoy the experience of owning a yacht and maximize her value in the event of a resale and to take care of the safety of the crew.

For any enquiries, talk to our team