The Yacht Owner’s Representative Program (YORP) is the fully-accredited qualification designed to set a new industry standard for the role of an Owner's Representative (OR).

The program has been developed to provide a deep understanding and practical knowledge on the leadership, operational and technical skills required for this role. It is directed at all existing and aspiring owner’s representatives, project managers, captains, officers and contractors working in any shipyard on behalf of a yacht owner.

Backed by SYBAss and accredited by IAMI & GUEST, the learning outcomes of the YORP were conceived by a team of experienced owner’s representatives and shipyard project managers. Developed as a two-part program, the YORP is delivered exclusively by valued and certified IAMI & GUEST training providers, The Crew Academy and Luxury Hospitality Management.

The Crew Academy Course

The core operational and technical aspects of the program are covered in a comprehensive three-part online program by The Crew Academy, in collaboration with specialist contractors, shipyard personnel and other industry experts.

This course covers all the practical tools ORs need to have in order to deliver a new build or refit: from project management and compliance; to the finer details of yacht design and build; as well as financial, legal and administrative knowledge.

Yacht Owner's Representative Register

Once qualified, participants will have the opportunity to apply for the Yacht Owner's Representative Register, a SYBAss initiative which aims to elevate industry standards and connect qualified Owner's Representatives with potential clients. Find out more here.

For further inquiries contact info@yachtcrew.uk.

To find out more about the courses we offer, read our Training Brochure.

• An appointed Owner Representatives working on any shipyard project.
• A Yacht Manager or support staff aspiring to understand their relationship with the YOR better.
• Any SYBAss shipyard employee, Project manager or Build manager.
• An aspiring Captain, HOD or other crew looking to attain a professional certification in order to work within a SYBAss shipyards.
• Any crew wishing to come ashore and work within at a shipyard or on a yacht project.
• A person setting up a new yacht related business and who wants to understand more about the role of YOR’s and the work done within Shipyards.
• A person who aspires to attain further education and accreditation within the yachting industry.
• Yacht Designers, naval architects, surveyors and aspiring marine superintendents.
• DPAs and owners' private office staff.

 For further inquiries contact info@yachtcrew.uk.