Wilson Yacht Management

What Wilson Yacht Management does

Wilson Yacht Management is an independent, privately held yacht management company headquartered in Hessle, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom, with a regional office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Founded around 2000 and operating for over 25 years under the umbrella brand WYM Group (which also encompasses the affiliated WYM Crew Services division), the firm provides comprehensive management services for superyachts, megayachts, and other large vessels. Its service portfolio comprises nine modules: megayacht and superyacht management, accounting and budgeting, compliance and safety, crew management, crew payroll, logistics and operations, maintenance and repair, and refits and new build management. The firm does not operate a proprietary technology platform; service delivery is human-led and bespoke.

The company targets yacht and superyacht owners, the captains who operate their vessels, and family offices that oversee yacht assets on behalf of principals. Revenue is generated through managed services contracts priced on a quote basis, billed on multi-year cadences, with scope tailored to each vessel's requirements. Distribution is direct B2B, supported by participation in Monaco Yacht Show, Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, and Triton Expo, plus referral-driven relationship sales. Customer testimonials reference engagements with a 200ft yacht (since 2018) and a 60-metre Feadship managed for a family office client, evidencing concentration at the high end of the addressable market.

Wilson Yacht Management emphasizes its independence from brokers and intermediaries, discretion, and personalized service as primary differentiators. There is no public disclosure of revenue, headcount, ownership structure, or external funding, and the company has not raised venture or growth capital, pursued M&A, or expanded beyond its two office locations since establishing the Fort Lauderdale presence.

Name

Wilson Yacht Management

Legal name

Wilson Yacht Management

Website

https://wilsonyachtmanagement.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Wilson Yacht Management is an independent, privately held yacht management firm providing crew, compliance, accounting, maintenance, refit, and operational services to superyacht and megayacht owners, captains, and family offices from offices in the UK and USA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

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: The company generates revenue through providing comprehensive yacht management services including crew management, compliance, accounting, maintenance, refits, and operational support. Services are tailored to individual client needs and delivered on an ongoing basis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Wilson Yacht Management provides independent, bespoke yacht management services for superyachts, megayachts and other large vessels. The company delivers comprehensive support across crew management, regulatory compliance, accounting and budgeting, maintenance and repair, refits and new builds, payroll, and day-to-day logistics and operations, serving yacht owners, captains and family offices globally from offices in the UK and USA.

Product overview

Wilson Yacht Management operates as a unified yacht management service platform providing comprehensive, tailored support for yacht and superyacht owners worldwide. The company offers a modular service architecture comprising nine distinct service areas: Megayacht Management and Superyacht Management as primary vessel management offerings; Yacht Accounting & Budgeting and Yacht Crew Payroll for financial services; Yacht Compliance & Safety, Yacht Crew Management, and Logistics & Operations Management for operational support; and Yacht Maintenance & Repair plus Yacht Refits & New Build Management for technical services. The WYM Crew Services division provides specialized crew-focused support. All services are delivered through a global operational structure with offices in the UK (Hessle, East Yorkshire) and USA (Fort Lauderdale, Florida), serving owners, captains, and family offices with a focus on discretion, professionalism, and long-term relationship building.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Megayacht Management Comprehensive management services for megayachts, providing owners with operational support, crew management, and vessel maintenance.
• Superyacht Management Full-service management for superyachts, covering all aspects of vessel operations, compliance, and crew support.
• Yacht Accounting and Budgeting Financial management services including budget planning, expense tracking, and accounting tailored for yacht operations.
• Yacht Compliance, Safety and Security Regulatory compliance and safety management services ensuring vessels meet all maritime standards and regulations.
• Yacht Crew Management Recruitment, training, and management of yacht crew including crew scheduling and performance oversight.
• Yacht Crew Payroll Payroll processing services for yacht crew including salary administration and tax compliance.
• Logistics and Operations Management Operational support including provisioning, scheduling, port arrangements, and day-to-day logistics coordination.
• Yacht Maintenance and Repair Technical maintenance and repair coordination services to keep vessels in optimal condition.
• Yacht Refits and New Build Management Project management services for yacht refits and new construction projects, overseeing the entire build or renovation process.
• WYM Crew Services Specialized crew services division within WYM Group providing dedicated support for yacht crew placement and management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Long-term client relationships (e.g., 200ft yacht managed since 2018)

Named customers3 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

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• WYM Crew ServicescoreOthersWYM Crew Services is an affiliated company within the WYM Group that provides specialized crew recruitment, placement, and support services for yachts and superyachts. This internal partnership allows Wilson Yacht Management to offer integrated crew solutions as part of its comprehensive management package.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Merle Wood & Associates: Merle Wood & Associates is a US-based yacht brokerage and management firm focused primarily on the American market. Comparable service offering but with a more regional (US-centric) footprint relative to WYM's transatlantic presence.

Direct peers

• Y.CO: Y.CO is a yacht management, sales, and charter firm with offices in Monaco, London, and Fort Lauderdale. Highly comparable to WYM in independent positioning, transatlantic footprint, and full-service superyacht management offering.
• Worth Avenue Yachts: Worth Avenue Yachts is a yacht brokerage and management company specializing in yachts above 80ft, with offices in the US and Europe. Comparable in full-service management and US/European footprint, focused on large yachts.
• Burgess: Burgess is a global yacht brokerage and management company offering crew management, technical support, and operational services for superyachts. Direct competitor to WYM in independent full-service yacht management, with comparable HNW client base.
• International Yacht Company (IYC): IYC is a global yacht management, charter, and sales company with a strong Fort Lauderdale and Mediterranean presence. Comparable to WYM in providing crew management, compliance, and operational support to superyacht owners.
• Camper & Nicholsons: Camper & Nicholsons is a long-established yacht management, charter, and sales firm with a global network. Closely comparable to WYM in delivering comprehensive management services (crew, compliance, technical) to superyacht owners worldwide.
• Fraser Yachts: Fraser Yachts is one of the largest global yacht management and brokerage companies, offering crew, technical, and operational services. Directly comparable in core service modules and HNW client focus, though at a much larger scale.
• Ocean Independence: Ocean Independence is an independent yacht management, sales, and charter company with offices across Europe and the US. Comparable in independent positioning and full-service management offering, serving a similar HNW clientele.
• Edmiston: Edmiston is a UK-headquartered yacht management, charter, and sales firm with global reach. Comparable to WYM in independent ownership, longevity, and comprehensive superyacht management services.

Broad incumbents

• Northrop & Johnson: Northrop & Johnson is a large yacht brokerage firm with an integrated yacht management division serving superyacht owners. Comparable service portfolio (crew, accounting, technical) but operates at significantly larger scale and with a broker-led model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wymnews

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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

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