Superyacht Owner Representation Your Independent Eyes & Ears at Every Stage.
When buying, building, or refitting a yacht, conflicts of interest can cost owners hundreds of thousands of dollars. PMT acts strictly as your independent technical advocate—reviewing yard quotations, challenging unjustified change orders, enforcing build milestones, and protecting your interests from concept to sea trials.
Purchase, New Build, Major Refit, Shipyard Oversight & Sea Trials
Backed by 39+ years at sea, PMT Yachts Pro delivers uncompromising quality, transparent reporting, and independent owner advocacy.
Operational Rigor: Contract & Specification Scrutiny
Reviewing technical build specifications, shipyard contracts, warranty terms, and penalty clauses alongside legal counsel.
Tailored For Maritime Decision-Makers
Whether you operate privately, manage charter assets, or oversee institutional superyachts.
Prospective Buyers
Evaluating used or new vessels with independent technical walkthroughs before signing offers.
New Build Owners
Appointing an experienced master mariner on-site to inspect shipyard progress and milestone claims.
Owners Entering Major Refit
Shielding yourself against bloated shipyard estimates, timeline creep, and substandard work.
Family Offices & Trustees
Securing fiduciary technical oversight, verified invoices, and unbiased progress reporting.
What PMT Handles
Specific, hands-on operational deliverables executed with captain-grade oversight.
Contract & Specification Scrutiny
Reviewing technical build specifications, shipyard contracts, warranty terms, and penalty clauses alongside legal counsel.
Shipyard Quotation & Bid Analysis
Auditing competing shipyard proposals to identify inflated labor hours, hidden contingencies, and unrealistic delivery dates.
On-Site Build & Refit Milestone Inspections
Conducting physical inspections at the shipyard before release of progress payments, ensuring work meets maritime standards.
Change Order Control & Challenge
Scrutinizing every proposed variation order to determine whether it is truly an owner upgrade or the yard's own omission.
Class & Flag Survey Oversight
Working side-by-side with classification surveyors (Lloyd's, RINA, ABS) and flag state inspectors to ensure zero deficiencies.
Sea Trials, Handover & Warranty Follow-Up
Executing exhaustive multi-speed sea trials, vibration measurements, sound level checks, and 12-month warranty enforcement.
Superyacht Owner Representation Your Independent Eyes & Ears at Every Stage. In Action
Every journey, technical refit, and maritime operation executed with uncompromising aesthetic and engineering standards.
Operational Precision: Shipyard Quotation & Bid Analysis
Auditing competing shipyard proposals to identify inflated labor hours, hidden contingencies, and unrealistic delivery dates.
Structured Execution Process
From preliminary technical audit to final sea trials and documented sign-off. Every phase gated by uncompromising maritime standards.
Mandate Definition
Define PMT's scope of authority as your representative (purchase, refit, or new build).
Document & Contract Review
We analyze the build specification, scope of work, timeline, and commercial terms.
Yard Coordination & Site Visits
Regular physical presence at the shipyard to inspect workmanship and challenge deviations.
Weekly Owner Reports
Direct photographic reports, financial burn-rate tracking, and milestone clearance updates.
Commissioning & Delivery
Supervise exhaustive sea trials and ensure all defects are rectified before final payment.
Turnkey Standard: On-Site Build & Refit Milestone Inspections
Conducting physical inspections at the shipyard before release of progress payments, ensuring work meets maritime standards.
“At sea, there are no shortcuts. A superyacht is an uncompromising vessel operating in an unforgiving element. We represent owners and charterers with the technical honesty, discipline, and practical mastery forged over four decades of real sea command.”
Captain Petro & Sons brings 39+ years of active sea command, drydock engineering, and independent owner advocacy to every charter voyage, vessel management plan, and international shipyard refit.
Active Command
Owner Advocacy
Supplier Kickbacks
Headquarters
Global Shipyard On-Site Representation
Direct deployments to premier superyacht building and refit centers across Turkey (Tuzla, Antalya, Bodrum), Italy (Viareggio, Livorno, Genoa), the Netherlands, Germany, Greece, and the UAE.
“PMT acts strictly as the owner's representative and independent project manager; we coordinate with accredited naval architects, certified surveyors, and maritime legal attorneys as required.”
Dubai & Abu Dhabi Shipyards
25°04'55"N · 55°08'20"E
Tuzla & Antalya (Turkey)
25°04'55"N · 55°08'20"E
Viareggio & Livorno (Italy)
25°04'55"N · 55°08'20"E
Amsterdam & Rotterdam (Netherlands)
25°04'55"N · 55°08'20"E
Perama (Greece)
25°04'55"N · 55°08'20"E
Trusted Luxury Yacht Experiences in Dubai
39+ years of sea command, practical refit mastery, and independent owner advocacy across the Arabian Gulf and Mediterranean.
Practical Sea Experience
39+ years commanding commercial and luxury vessels means Captain Petro spots shortcuts yards try to hide.
Zero Financial Conflicts
We accept NO commissions or referral fees from shipyards. Our loyalty belongs 100% to you, the owner.
Massive Cost Savings
Our change order challenges and contract audits frequently save owners several times our representation fee.
The PMT Standard vs Conventional Brokerage
A transparent look at how our captain-led maritime model protects your asset value, capital investment, and safety at sea.
100% open-book net pass-through with original supplier receipts attached. Zero hidden markup.
20% to 40% hidden contractor and yard surcharges added to owner invoices without disclosure.
Led by a Master Mariner with 39+ years commanding commercial ships, superyachts, and heavy drydocks.
Desk-based broker or finance rep with minimal physical engineering or bad-weather sea experience.
Strict zero-kickback policy. We work exclusively for the owner and audit yard quotes line-by-line.
Brokers frequently accept confidential commissions from shipyards to steer vessel contracts.
Daily physical inspections of weld seams, fairing thickness, electrical cable looms, and machinery spaces.
Occasional arm's-length visits, relying entirely on the shipyard's own self-reported progress photos.
Direct 24/7 WhatsApp dialogue with Captain Petro and senior superintendents. Rapid response.
Corporate ticketing queues, automated response desks, and slow multi-tier administrative delays.
100% Free Crew platform for seafarers and yacht owners with zero agency placement fees.
Hefty 1 to 2 months' salary recruitment commissions charged to owners for basic candidate intros.
Frequently Asked Questions
The shipyard's project manager works for the shipyard and prioritizes the yard's profit margin and schedule. An Owner's Representative works exclusively for you, ensuring that specifications are met and costs are justified.
Request Dedicated Consultation
Please describe your project (New Build, Purchase, Refit), vessel size, target shipyard or location, and key concerns.
Elevate Your Maritime Experience
Speak directly with Captain Petro and our maritime specialists for bespoke charter, owner representation, refits, or technical coordination worldwide.