Yacht Advisory Services
PMA provides independent advisory support to clients seeking clarity, structure and informed decision-making in the acquisition of high-value yachts.
Whether acquiring an existing vessel or pursuing a new-build project, PMA acts exclusively in the client’s interest — guiding each engagement with disciplined process, practical experience and independent judgement.
What “Yacht Advisory” Means at PMA
Unlike brokerage-led models, PMA does not promote inventory, represent sellers or participate in commission-driven transactions.
Yacht Advisory at PMA is defined by:
Objective market intelligence
Structured evaluation and shortlisting
Risk identification and mitigation
Commercial and technical oversight
Clear governance from brief to delivery
The focus is not simply on finding a yacht, but on ensuring the right decisions are made at each stage of the process.
Advisory Pathway 1 — Acquisition of Existing Yachts
For clients seeking to acquire an existing vessel, PMA provides end-to-end advisory support designed to reduce risk, compress timelines and improve outcomes.
Typical scope includes:
Clarification of owner brief and operational intent
Market scanning and independent shortlisting
Evaluation of comparable vessels and pricing context
Oversight of inspections, surveys and due diligence
Negotiation support and transaction structuring
Commissioning, acceptance and delivery coordination
PMA remains independent of brokers and sellers, ensuring advice is grounded solely in client objectives.
Advisory Pathway 2 — Design & Construction of New Yachts
For clients considering a new-build project, PMA provides advisory oversight across the entire design and construction lifecycle.
Typical scope includes:
Development of a clear design and operational brief
Naval architect, designer and shipyard selection
Budget development and programme structuring
Contract and milestone governance
Construction oversight and progress reporting
Commissioning, trials and final delivery
This pathway is particularly suited to clients seeking bespoke outcomes, long-term asset value protection and disciplined project control.
What PMA Manages Across Both Pathways
Regardless of pathway, PMA provides consistent advisory discipline across:
Decision frameworks and governance
Cost, programme and scope control
Interface management between designers, yards and third parties
Identification and management of delivery risk
Owner representation through to handover
The objective is clarity — not complexity.
Every yacht advisory engagement is led directly by Gary Parkes, drawing on decades of international experience acting exclusively on behalf of owners. PMA operates independently of brokers, designers, and shipyards, ensuring advice remains objective, conflict-free, and aligned solely with the client’s interests. For those seeking a deeper understanding of PMA’s advisory philosophy, independence, and leadership approach, further background on PMA is available.