Bachmann Group

What Bachmann Group does

Bachmann Group (legal entity BachmannHR Group Ltd) is a privately held, Guernsey-headquartered specialist in marine and aviation employment, payroll, and asset management services, founded in 1974 and operated by the Saul family. The company delivers total crew management, MLC-compliant seafarer employment contracts, payroll processing across 12 currencies, yacht and ship management (including ISM/Mini ISM), corporate yacht ownership and registration, VAT/temporary admission advisory, fiduciary services, and recruitment from a database of 22,000+ pre-screened seafarers. Core product divisions include Commercial Shipping, Yachting, Aviation, Offshore Payroll, Port Services, Recruitment, Marine Travel, and Fiduciary Services, supported by the Multiwage sub-brand for international payroll and Bachmann Yachts for superyacht management. Its Multiwage bureau has been BACS-approved since 2001 and operates ISO 9001-certified quality management, processing over $1 billion in payroll annually for clients including Princess Cruises, DFDS, Holyhead Towing, and Volare Aviation.

The business model is project and retainer-based B2B professional services, monetized through per-employee payroll bureau fees, crew placement mark-ups, fixed yacht management retainers, transaction-based port services, and advisory fees for registration/VAT/fiduciary work. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, customized by fleet size, crew count, and service scope. The company serves enterprise clients primarily in commercial shipping (65+ companies), superyacht ownership (100+ yachts), offshore oil & gas, aviation, and a smaller base of non-marine international payroll clients across Channel Islands, UK, IOM, Malta, and Gibraltar.

Its go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales led by CEO Nick Saul and directors (Yachting Director Gary Le Cras, Director of Port and Technical Services Ben Mahy, HR Director Liz Powell) with a relationship-driven, event-anchored motion targeting Monaco Yacht Show, Cannes Yachting Festival, London International Shipping Week, and Cowes Week. Distribution is further supported by channel partnerships — notably Polaris Travels for marine travel, Global Reach Partners for FX, Rubis for fuel, and since 2026, Global Services for an integrated European superyacht and shipping alliance. The technological foundation is a proprietary, award-winning payroll engine (Multiwage) and proprietary crew management systems, rather than externally licensed enterprise software, with regulatory moats derived from Guernsey's 0% VAT and zero employer social security regime.

Name

Bachmann Group

Legal name

BachmannHR Group Ltd

Website

https://bachmanngroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Bachmann Group is a Guernsey-based, family-owned specialist in marine and aviation crew employment, multi-currency payroll, and yacht/ship management, serving commercial shipping operators, superyacht owners, ferry operators, and aviation clients across Europe and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine and Aviation Crew Employment and Management Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Port and Harbor Operations (488310)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Vessel Husbandry & Crew Services (Crew Change, Meet & Assist, Transport, Shore Passes) (TLAHAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maritime & Port Labor (Dockworkers/Longshore) Staffing (BPACAEAL), Crew, Marine & Offshore Travel Management (THAKACAF)

Keywords

• Marine employment services
• Crew management services
• Offshore payroll services
• Yacht management services
• Maritime recruitment services

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Peter Port

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Crew Management & Payroll Services: Core revenue stream providing offshore crew employment, payroll management, and HR services to yacht owners, shipping companies, and ferry operators. Payments processed exceed $1 billion annually across thousands of transactions. Revenue generated through management fees and per-employee payroll processing.
2. Yacht Management Services: Comprehensive yacht management including Safety Management Systems (Full ISM and Mini ISM), corporate ownership structures, yacht registration, VAT services, and technical advisory. Services provided to private yacht owners and charter operators.
3. Aviation Services: Support services for aviation operators including aircraft registration, crew employment and payroll for private jet operators such as Volare Aviation.
4. Port Services: Port operations management including ticketing, passenger handling, and fuel bunkering services. Expanded to handle DFDS operations in Guernsey.
5. Marine Recruitment: Temporary seafarer provision and permanent recruitment services for shipping companies. Database of over 22,000 screened candidates.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bachmann Group provides outsourced crew employment, payroll management, and vessel/asset management services to the marine and aviation industries. Its core work covers hiring seafarers and offshore workers on its payroll (rather than the client's), processing multi-currency payroll in 12 currencies, running yacht management including ISM/Mini ISM safety systems, supporting yacht registration and VAT planning under Channel Islands jurisdictions, and supplying recruitment, temporary seafarer cover, port services, and aviation AOC support to shipowners, yacht owners, ferry operators, and aviation clients.

Product overview

Bachmann Group is a specialized marine and aviation services provider founded in 1974, headquartered in Guernsey. The company operates a multi-service portfolio organized around core divisions: Commercial Shipping Services (crew management, payroll, recruitment, ship management), Yachting Services (corporate ownership, registration, VAT guidance, crew employment, yacht management), Aviation Services, Offshore Payroll, Port Services, Recruitment, Marine Travel, and Fiduciary Services. Key sub-brands include Multiwage (BACS-approved international payroll bureau) and Bachmann Yachts (yachting services division). The company employs over 35 staff in Guernsey and manages employment and payroll for approximately 20,000 seafarers and oil and gas workers globally, processing over $1 billion in annual payroll transactions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Multiwage: International payroll management bureau with BACS approval, offering payroll services across Channel Islands, IOM, Malta, Gibraltar, UK and international jurisdictions.

Products and services

• Commercial Shipping Services Outsourced total crew management, multi-currency payroll, temporary seafarer provision, recruitment, ship management, and consultancy for commercial vessel owners and operators (shipping companies, ferry operators, cruise lines, and tug/workboat operators).
• Yachting Services (Bachmann Yachts) Full suite of yacht owner services including corporate yacht ownership structures, yacht registration (often under Red Ensign jurisdictions), VAT and temporary admission guidance, crew employment and payroll, and yacht management with Mini ISM and ISM safety management system compliance. Serves 100+ yachts.
• Aviation Services Aircraft registration, crew employment and payroll, and Air Operator Certificate (AOC) support services for private jet operators and aviation companies, anchored in the Guernsey 2-REG Registry. Reference client Volare Aviation was the first to achieve a Guernsey AOC under 2-REG with Bombardier CL-600 Challenger jets.
• Multiwage Payroll Bureau BACS-approved international payroll bureau service covering Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Malta, Gibraltar, and the UK, with five payroll software systems handling 12 currencies including GBP, EUR, kroner and rand. Two systems have won 'Best Payroll Software' at the UK Payroll Awards. ISO 9001 certified.
• Offshore Payroll Services Payroll administration, social security optimisation, and crew travel logistics for offshore oil and gas workforces operating in challenging jurisdictions.
• Port Services Port operations management covering ticketing, passenger handling, tax clearances, and port logistics for ferry and shipping clients such as DFDS in Guernsey and UK locations like Tilbury.
• Marine Recruitment and Temporary Seafarer Provision Recruitment and on-demand temporary seafarer provision for shipping companies, using a database of 22,000+ screened individuals and supplying 800+ temporary seafarers to major shipping companies at any one time.
• Marine Travel Bespoke marine travel services for seafarers and crew delivered through partnership with Polaris Travels, offering fully-refundable flexible tickets at competitive rates.
• Fiduciary Services Company administration services including incorporation and operation of yacht-owning and management companies, provision of directors, secretaries, nominee shareholders, and registered offices.
• Yacht Agency and Fuelling - Channel Islands Yacht agency and fuelling services in the Channel Islands covering VAT-free marine fuel (via Rubis), provisioning, customs and immigration consulting, and concierge services for visiting vessels.

Quantifiable outcome

• Manages employment and payroll for 20,000+ seafarers from 48 countries
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Global ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 April 2026Strategic partnership to strengthen superyacht and commercial shipping operations across Europe. Global Services provides technical equipment, consumables, and operational stores for new builds, refits, and active vessels. Bachmann Group contributes offshore employment and payroll, vessel management, technical advisory, compliance services, on-site fuel supply partnering with major Global bunker Agents, and port logistics with tax clearances. Partnership leverages Channel Islands' 0% VAT jurisdiction for tax-efficient vessel operations.
• Volare AviationcoreTechnology or IntegrationVolare Aviation was the first company to achieve a Guernsey Air Operator Certificate under the prestigious 2-REG aircraft Registry operating Bombardier CL-600 Challenger jets. Bachmann provides AOC support including base, local expertise and systems to meet demanding requirements of the AOC.
• Polaris TravelsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongstanding professional affiliation with Polaris Travels (sister company of Polaris Maritime Services founded 1991) for specialist marine travel arrangements. Polaris Travels provides highly flexible marine travel tickets at competitive rates for seafarers and crew members managed by Bachmann Group.
• RubisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRubis is the largest fuel distributor in Guernsey. Bachmann Group maintains strong working relationship with Rubis ensuring plentiful supplies of VAT-free marine fuel and lubricants for visiting yachts.
• Marine AccountsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTax and residency advice specialist for marine industry recommended as partner on Bachmann website.
• Proactive Employment LawyersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEmployment law specialist recommended as partner for legal support related to marine crew employment.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Y.CO: Y.CO is a yacht management, brokerage, and charter company providing yacht management, crew services, and ownership advisory to superyacht clients. Comparable to Bachmann's yacht management services targeting private yacht owners with similar HNW clientele.
• YPI Crew: YPI Crew is a Monaco-based yacht crew management and recruitment specialist providing crew placement, payroll, and management services to superyacht owners. Directly comparable to Bachmann Yachts in yacht crew employment and payroll services.
• Hill Robinson: Hill Robinson is a leading independent yacht management and crew agency providing comprehensive management, crew recruitment, and operational services to superyacht owners. Directly comparable to Bachmann Yachts in the yacht management and crew employment segment.
• Wallem Group: Wallem Group is a Hong Kong-based ship management and maritime services company offering crew management, payroll, and technical management. Comparable to Bachmann's commercial shipping services with a similar crew-centric service portfolio.
• Burgess: Burgess is a global superyacht brokerage and management company offering yacht management, crew placement, and technical services. Comparable to Bachmann Yachts with overlapping services for private and charter yacht owners in the same premium segment.
• V.Group (V.Ships): V.Group is one of the world's largest ship management and crew management companies, providing third-party crew management, payroll, and technical services to commercial shipowners. Directly comparable to Bachmann's commercial shipping and crew management business but at much larger global scale.
• Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement: Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement is a major ship management group providing crew management, payroll, and technical services to commercial fleets. Comparable to Bachmann's commercial shipping and crew management offerings with similar end customers.
• Anglo-Eastern Univan Group: Anglo-Eastern is a leading global ship management and crew management group managing thousands of vessels and seafarers worldwide. Comparable to Bachmann in providing total crew management and payroll services to shipowners, though at significantly larger scale and broader geographic coverage.

Regional players

• Tidewater Inc. Tidewater is a major offshore marine services company operating crew boats and offshore support vessels globally. Adjacent to Bachmann's offshore oil & gas payroll services, providing insight into the offshore crew employment ecosystem though operating in vessel ownership rather than HR services.

Emerging players

• Faststream Recruitment: Faststream is a specialist marine recruitment firm placing seafarers and shore-based maritime professionals globally. Comparable to Bachmann's recruitment services division with overlapping focus on marine talent sourcing and temporary seafarer provision.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BachmannHRGroup
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCXcrg9h1O7EZnmMf7ARylSg
• Facebookfacebook.com/bachmannrecruitment
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bachmann-marine-payroll-services-limited
• Instagraminstagram.com/bachmannhrgroup

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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