Beyond 'super': unique yacht design with Burgess
Marine asset management
Published 11 August 2025
A PARTNER WHO UNDERSTANDS THE WHOLE PICTURE
Managing ultra-high-value assets demands precision, discretion, and expertise. With the global asset management industry reaching USD 128 trillion in 2024, the expectations around asset performance and oversight have never been higher.
Yachts are unlike any other holding – they require specialist knowledge, constant attention, and seamless coordination between multiple parties. That’s where Burgess Yacht Management comes in.
At Burgess, our yacht management team don’t just run yachts. They protect investments, enable operational excellence, and free up time so owners and their reps can focus on what matters most.
THREE DISTINCT STAKEHOLDERS. ONE SEAMLESS SERVICE.
Our yacht management agreement serves three distinct stakeholder groups. Each has different priorities, and we understand how to meet – and exceed – them all.
Captains & Crew – operational partners
The front line of every voyage. Their influence often decides who gets the management contract. With a full-service in-house offering, we support captains and crew with technical expertise, compliance guidance, crew welfare and more, so they can run the yacht with total confidence.
Family Offices, Asset Wealth Managers & Owners’ Representatives – strategic overseers
Family offices and AWMs are increasingly becoming the primary point of contact in 2025. Working on behalf of the owner, they need accurate reporting, safety management, and the ability to trust that the yacht is being managed to the highest standard.
We understand how they work, our role in relation to theirs and integrate seamlessly into their workflows, respecting their protocols and anticipating needs before they arise – reducing risk and increasing efficiency.
Owners – the vision setters
An owner’s priority is to enjoy their yacht. It’s a big asset, and one that often has significant meaning – be it a facilitator of family time and privacy, or a milestone marker – and it shouldn’t be a headache. We ensure the yacht is always guest-ready, compliant, and maintained to the highest standard so every trip is effortless.
THE PILLARS OF EFFECTIVE YACHT ASSET MANAGEMENT
- Operational excellence – A dedicated management team keeping the yacht compliant, efficient, and safe
- Financial discipline – Transparent budgets, cost control, and accurate reporting
- Technical assurance – Planned maintenance and rapid response to minimise downtime
- Crew performance – Recruitment, payroll, training, and welfare, managed end-to-end
- Global reach – 24/7 support from our worldwide network of offices
WHY BURGESS
We take the complexity out of yacht ownership, delivering peace of mind for every stakeholder. With decades of operational experience, a network of trusted suppliers, and a reputation built on discretion, we ensure yachts remain a source of pride and pleasure – never stress.
It’s a blend of operational precision, technical know-how, and relationship management that keeps the yacht performing and the ownership experience seamless.
In a business where the stakes are as high as the seas are deep, success comes to those who can navigate complexity without losing sight of the bigger picture: preserving the vessel’s value, ensuring safety and compliance, and delivering operational excellence.
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