WYM Group

What WYM Group does

WYM Group, legally Wilson Yacht Management Group, is a privately held UK-based independent yacht and ship management company founded in 1995 by Allan Wilson and headquartered in Hessle, East Yorkshire, with a regional office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and an offshore crew employment subsidiary (WYM Crew Services) in Jersey. The firm provides comprehensive management services to owners of superyachts and megayachts typically ranging from 30m to over 110m in length, plus commercial passenger ships up to 7,000 GRT, covering ISM/ISPS/MLC compliance, multicurrency accounting and budgeting, crew recruitment and offshore payroll through its Jersey entity, technical management including audits and refits, logistics and operations coordination, and new-build and refit project management for vessels from 15m to 150m+. The current fleet comprises 20+ vessels managed globally across the Mediterranean, Caribbean, USA, Far East, Australia, Pacific, and Polar regions.

The business operates on a hybrid revenue model combining recurring monthly management fees (subscription-style, with clients able to modularize services), project-based fees for refits and new-build oversight, and managed-service fees for accounting and crew payroll. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales driven by personal relationships, supplemented by presence at Monaco Yacht Show, Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, and Triton Expo. The underlying technology is non-differentiated back-office software: Visma multicurrency accounting for financial management, a smartphone expense tracking app, and Flag State-approved Safety Management System documentation. There is no proprietary AI or platform technology — the value proposition rests on the credentials of senior staff (former Master Mariners, Class 1 Captains, certified DPAs, and former P&O Ferries / Bureau Veritas / AP Møller-Mærsk executives) and the firm's explicit independence from yacht brokerage.

Name

WYM Group

Legal name

Wilson Yacht Management Group

Website

https://wymgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WYM Group is an independent UK-based yacht and ship management company serving superyacht, megayacht, and commercial vessel owners worldwide with compliance, accounting, crew payroll, and technical management services across a fleet of 20+ vessels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Yacht Management Services

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Water Transportation (48839)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Fleet Lifecycle Management (Acquisition-to-Disposal) (TLABAIAA)

Keywords

• Yacht management services
• Superyacht management
• Maritime crew services
• Vessel compliance management
• Yacht accounting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hessle

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Yacht Management Services: Monthly management fees for comprehensive yacht and superyacht management services including accounting, crew management, compliance, maintenance, logistics, and operations support. Services are tailored and clients can pick and choose specific services needed.
2. Project Management Services: Fees for yacht refit and new build project management, including overseeing ship repairs, supervising works at shipyards, and providing technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
3. Yacht Accounting Services: Dedicated yacht accounting services including annual budget preparation, invoice payment management, crew payroll processing, and monthly audit-ready financial reports.
4. Crew Employment and Payroll Services: Offshore crew employment through WYM Crew Services in Jersey, including Seafarers Employment Agreement management, payroll processing from Channel Islands accounts, and visa compliance support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

WYM Group provides independent, bespoke yacht and superyacht management services worldwide, delivering accounting, budgeting, crew management, payroll, ISM/ISPS/MLC compliance, logistics, maintenance, refit, and new-build project management for privately registered vessels and commercial passenger ships. Through Wilson Yacht Management and the Jersey-based WYM Crew Services subsidiary, the company handles the full operating cycle for owners and captains without acting as a broker or sales agent.

Product overview

WYM Group is an independent yacht management company offering a comprehensive suite of services through its two main brands: Wilson Yacht Management (core management services) and WYM Crew Services (crew recruitment and payroll). The product portfolio comprises 11 distinct service modules that work together as an integrated management package: Megayacht Management and Superyacht Management serve as the core operational umbrella services, while Yacht Accounting & Budgeting, Yacht Compliance & Safety, Yacht Crew Management, Yacht Crew Payroll, Logistics & Operations Management, Yacht Maintenance & Repair, and Yacht Refits & New Build Management provide specialized supporting modules. WYM Crew Services delivers offshore crew employment and placement capabilities. The company manages vessels from 30m to over 110m in length and operates a fleet of 20+ vessels including superyachts, megayachts, and commercial passenger ships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wilson Yacht Management Independent, bespoke yacht management services providing comprehensive support for yacht, superyacht, and megayacht owners worldwide, including accounting, compliance, crew management, technical support, logistics, maintenance, and refit coordination across vessels 30m to 110m+.
• WYM Crew Services Jersey-based offshore crew recruitment, placement, and payroll services, operating as a Seafarer Recruitment and Placement Service compliant with Maritime Labour Convention standards, including Seafarers Employment Agreements and visa compliance support.
• Yacht Refits & New Build Management Project management service for yacht new builds and vessel refits from 15m to 150m+, including designer selection, contract negotiation, shipyard supervision, and ongoing technical oversight; capable of managing complex refits (e.g., the multi-million-pound RMS St Helena refurbishment at Cammell Laird).

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Extreme E Racing SeriesflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2021WYM Group provides complete ship management for RMS St Helena as the floating paddock and logistics hub for the global electric rally car racing series. Services include technical management, crew management, accounting, operations, provisions, and insurance. St Helena transports championship freight and infrastructure to race locations in Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Greenland, Brazil, and Argentina.
• Cammell Laird ShipyardcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 October 2020Chosen as the shipyard for the multi-million-pound St Helena refit project. The relationship was key to the project's success, with Cammell Laird providing flexibility to work outside initial scope when unplanned works arose. WYM Group supervised the refurbishment including interior work, steel renewal, hydroblasting, repaint, and complete mechanical systems overhaul.
• Lloyds Register Classification SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2020Brought St Helena back to UK Flag and Lloyds Register Classification Society to obtain necessary certifications for passenger ship operation carrying 170 passengers at sea.
• Leading Crew Recruitment AgenciesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWYM Group works with leading crew recruitment agencies to help clients secure correctly-qualified crew, provide advice on qualifications and certificates, recommend reference and security check providers, and arrange medical examinations for potential crew members.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Döhle Yachts: Independent yacht management company providing technical, crew, and operational services to superyacht owners. Comparable in positioning as an independent, management-focused firm serving private clients.
• Hill Robinson: Independent yacht management company offering technical management, crew services, and operational support for superyachts. Closely comparable boutique independent positioning and service mix to WYM.
• IYC (International Yacht Company): Global yacht management, charter, and brokerage company with comparable service suite for superyacht owners including crew placement and technical management. Operates at larger scale but addresses the same buyer persona.
• Y.CO: Yacht management, charter, and sales firm serving superyacht owners with full-service management, technical, and crew capabilities. Directly comparable in target client and integrated service offering, with a stronger design/yacht interior brand.
• Burgess: Global yacht management, charter, and brokerage firm serving superyacht owners with comprehensive management, crew, and technical services — directly comparable in service breadth and target client to WYM, though with significantly larger scale.
• Camper & Nicholsons: Long-established yacht management and brokerage company offering full-service superyacht management, new-build consultation, and crew services. Directly comparable in target market (30m+ yacht owners) and integrated service offering.
• Fraser Yachts: World-leading yacht management, charter, and sales company with deep superyacht expertise and global offices. Directly comparable service portfolio spanning management, crew, accounting, and technical support for megayacht owners.
• TWW Yachts: Superyacht management, charter, and new-build consultancy serving HNW yacht owners. Comparable boutique positioning and service breadth, particularly strong in new build and refit project management.

Others

• Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore: Major classification society and marine surveying firm providing ISM audits, vessel surveys, and certification services. Adam Miller (WYM's Technical Manager) previously served as Senior Marine Surveyor at Bureau Veritas, highlighting the deep interconnection between yacht management firms and classification societies.

Broad incumbents

• Lloyd's Register: Global classification society providing vessel certification, ISM/ISPS audits, and regulatory services. While not a direct competitor for full yacht management, Lloyd's Register is the underlying certification authority that WYM's compliance offering depends on and is a broader incumbent in maritime safety services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/wilson.yachtmanagement

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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