V.Ships Leisure, part of V.Group, has launched V.Yachts to provide bespoke management, crewing and consultancy services to the yacht sector.
V.Yachts will be based in Monaco and will provide an integrated offering of professional services for large yachts, primarily in private use.
The new venture will focus on collaborative partnerships, with V.Yachts solutions spanning technical management, International Safety Management Code compliance, new build and refit project management, crewing, crew travel, digital payment solutions and insurance.
V.Ships Leisure says the creation of V.Yachts is a natural evolution for it and comes in response to growing interest in the yacht sector, involving a rise in operational and maintenance costs, safety concerns, regulatory compliance, crew recruitment and retention challenges as well as demand for a more curated experience.
Regulations and safety standards
“The yachting sector has not been immune to wider changes in the marine space, from evolving regulations and safety standards to global logistics challenges,” said Per Bjørnsen, CEO of V.Ships Leisure.
“In light of these developments, we’ve seen a real demand for professional services to help owners manage this complexity.
“Our solution for the sector will allow owners to benefit from the best of both our local presence and our global footprint.
“We’re laser-focused on offering yacht owners what we already do best as a group: operational excellence, backed by decades of experience, international scale and a robust safety culture.”
