Yacht Service & Management
Support at Every Stage

Behind every yacht stands a team of professionals whom the owner trusts with its operation, technical condition, and day-to-day management. We believe this trust is earned through experience, attention to detail, and the quality of every decision made.

For over 20 years, Aberton has been working across the yachting sector — from new builds and sales to technical maintenance and yacht management. We have an in-depth knowledge of the industry and know how to navigate complex challenges to find solutions tailored to the owner's best interests. Our in-house specialists and long-standing international partners assist captains and owners with technical, operational, financial, and crew matters. We remain personally involved with every yacht under our care and value relationships that stand the test of time.

The legal work involved in the sale or purchase of a yacht can broadly be divided into two categories: the acquisition of an existing yacht, whether new or pre-owned, and the construction of a new yacht. The purchase of an existing yacht follows established market standards, most commonly MYBA procedures. Despite the relative simplicity and transparency of these structures, the process involves numerous important details that must be carefully managed and complied with. A new-build contract, covering construction stages, inspections, acceptance and payments, is an entirely different task in terms of both scope and complexity. It requires not only legal support, but also the regular involvement of surveyors and technical experts.

Vessel registration is the second mandatory step following the transfer of ownership. The choice of flag and the conditions under which the yacht is registered can, in certain cases, provide specific tax advantages while also imposing particular requirements on the vessel, its technical condition and equipment. Aberton Yachts works with registries in numerous countries, enabling us to identify the flag that best meets the owner’s requirements and objectives, taking into account the owner’s citizenship and the intended cruising region.

In the vast majority of cases, yacht owners opt for comprehensive insurance, as premiums are relatively modest compared with the value of the asset and provide essential peace of mind. Aberton Yachts works exclusively with leading insurance providers and specialist companies focused on marine insurance. Our long-standing partnerships allow us to handle insurance matters efficiently and comfortably, within the timeframes and standards established by the industry.

Aberton Yachts works with leading international yacht transport and logistics companies, delivering yachts virtually anywhere in the world — from any port, marina or cruising area to the destination specified by the client. Our experience enables us to arrange multimodal and combined transportation of even large yachts, not only throughout the Mediterranean, but also across Southeast Asia, Australia, the Caribbean, and North and South America.

For yachts up to 60 feet, specialised road transport is typically used, with delivery carried out on public roads. For larger vessels, the most common solution is a “water-to-water” operation — loading, transportation and unloading — followed by the yacht proceeding under her own power to the final destination.

Comprehensive yacht maintenance is essential to preserving the vessel’s operational performance and ensuring safe operation. Maintaining the manufacturer’s specified performance and the desired level of comfort requires professional servicing of the yacht’s systems and machinery on a regular basis throughout its entire operating life. Aberton Yachts has an extensive network of authorised service centres and partners throughout the Mediterranean, providing both seasonal maintenance and warranty services.

Our specialists can help you trade in your existing yacht towards the purchase of a new one, taking full responsibility for the legal side of the transaction and the sale of your current yacht on the market. Yacht trade-in is one of the special terms we may offer our clients in certain cases. The assessment takes into account factors such as the actual market value of the trade-in yacht compared with the price of the new yacht, the class and type of the vessel, its market liquidity, condition and associated risks.