There is clearly a growing demand for private residential yachts says COO of Ocean Residences Development Alain Gruber who previously worked for nearly seven years on The World.

Private ship or yacht. Seven Seas Yacht Transport successfully shipped Motor Yacht Feadship 41 from Antigua in the Caribbean to Genoa in ItalyShe is one of only 120 built by Feadship and sold worldwide. Private yacht means a pleasure yacht not engaged in trade. A pleasure vessel solely used for the recreational and leisure purpose of its owner and his guests.

Therefore if your ship is for personal and private use and you dont want to hire a crew make sure you bring enough people with you to help you take care of the ships requirements. Derived from the Anglo-Saxon word scip. From chic vessels like the Palmer Johnson BLISS to large mega yachts like the 95m KISMET yacht we have something to suit every new owner.

The largest private residential ship on the planet The World is home to only 165 Residences. The government of the state whose flag the yacht is entitled to fly. Or commercially registered yacht.

A private yacht and luxury vacation residence in one. For instance the yachting community was abuzz with the launch of yacht ECLIPSE late last year. Charter for sport and pleasure carrying no cargo and not more than 12 passengers.

Seafaring is a tradition that encompasses a variety of professions and ranks. A ships crew can generally be divided into four main categories. But since their primary purpose is pleasure and not commerce they are yachts.

We pride ourselves on our expert up-to-the-minute knowledge of the market and with an enviable fleet of yachts you can be assured that our yacht brokerage team will find the perfect yacht for you at the best possible price. Typically charters are planned and contracted at least one year in advance of the cruise departure date but as long as space is available a private yacht or small ship can still be chartered. This administration sets the safety regulations manning requirements and fiscal aspects relevant to the yacht.