What is a Yacht Agent?

The yacht agent acts on behalf of the yacht’s owner, for the needs of the ship. He carries out all the operations that the owner would do himself if he were there or that the captain could do. His duties include the following:

• Preparation of the stays and booking of the berths in port
• Information to the crew and captain about all the regulations in force: customs, navigation and immigration
• Providing to all the yacht’s needs during the stay, paying on behalf of the yacht for any expenses: pilot, fuel, provisions…
• Storing and delivering any packages and goods to the yacht when it arrives in port
• Performing any other mission given by the ship owner, including many concierge services

The extent of his representation duties is defined by a signed contract between the agent and his client.

Nowadays, the yacht agent must face an increasing amount of demands regarding security and safety coming from the local authorities and the port administrations.