Maritime & Project Advisory
PMA provides independent advisory and owner’s representation services for complex maritime projects where scale, jurisdiction, capital exposure or delivery risk require disciplined oversight.
These engagements extend beyond yacht acquisition and into broader maritime, shipyard and project environments — where clarity, structure and accountability are essential.
When This Advisory Is Required
Maritime & Project Advisory is typically engaged when projects involve:
New-build or conversion programmes
Shipyard selection and capacity access
Multi-year delivery timelines
Multiple stakeholders across jurisdictions
Significant capital, technical or operational risk
In these environments, informal decision-making and ad-hoc oversight quickly become liabilities.
PMA provides the governance layer that protects client interests.
Core Advisory Roles
Owner’s Representation
Acting as the client’s representative across design, construction and delivery, PMA ensures decisions are evaluated objectively and executed in line with agreed scope, budget and programme.
This includes:
Single point of accountability
Structured reporting and decision gateways
Interface management between designers, yards and third parties
Independent assessment of progress, variation and risk
Shipyard & Programme Advisory
PMA supports clients in navigating shipyard environments where access, sequencing and capacity materially affect outcomes.
Typical scope includes:
Shipyard shortlisting and engagement strategy
Programme and milestone structuring
Review of build methodology and sequencing
Identification of delivery and commercial risk
Oversight of change control and variation management
The focus is not speed — but certainty
Project Governance & Risk Control
Across all maritime and project advisory engagements, PMA applies consistent governance discipline, including:
Clear definition of roles, responsibilities and authority
Cost, scope and programme tracking against agreed baselines
Early identification of technical, commercial and delivery risk
Objective advice at key decision points
This approach enables clients to make informed decisions with confidence, even in technically complex or unfamiliar environments.
Where This Sits Relative to Yacht Advisory
Maritime & Project Advisory complements PMA’s Yacht Advisory Services and is often engaged:
As an extension of a new-build yacht project
Where a project moves beyond acquisition into construction or conversion
Where owner representation is required independent of designers or yards
The advisory role remains consistent: independent, conflict-free and aligned solely to client interests.
Project advisory engagements are undertaken with a strong owner-side perspective, combining commercial discipline, governance awareness, and practical delivery experience across complex maritime environments. Each assignment is led personally by Gary Parkes, ensuring senior-level oversight, independence from third-party interests, and clear accountability throughout the advisory process. For those seeking a deeper understanding of PMA’s background, advisory principles, and leadership approach, further information is available.