Professional management for UK coastal vessels.
From day boats to yachts—rigorous maintenance, transparent costs, and expert support across the Solent, South Coast, and beyond.
Why Onyx
Built on rigorous standards and decades of expertise.
UK expertise
Solent-based with deep local knowledge. South Coast specialists.
No surprises
Fixed monthly retainers. Transparent costs. No hidden fees.
Owner-first service
Most vessels are owner-operated. We understand your priorities.
Trusted yards & suppliers
Established relationships across the Solent, Hamble, and South Coast.
Seasonal planning
Winter lay-up, spring commissioning, summer support—all covered.
Right-sized service
No superyacht overheads. Efficient management for coastal vessels.
Comprehensive Services
Full-scope management for every aspect of your vessel.
Technical Management
Planned maintenance, refits, yard periods, and audits.
- Preventive maintenance scheduling
- Refit project management
- Surveyor coordination
Operational Management
Insurance, finance, VAT, and supplier contracts.
- Compliance & certification
- Budget management
- Supplier negotiations
Crew Management
Recruitment, payroll, MLC compliance, and HR.
- Professional crew recruitment
- Payroll & contracts
- Training coordination
Concierge
Berthing, provisioning, and guest itineraries.
- Marina bookings
- Provisioning services
- Guest coordination
Our Approach
A proven process for comprehensive yacht management.
Discover
Initial consultation, vessel audit, and needs assessment. We understand your goals and current state.
Stabilise
Address critical compliance, safety, and operational gaps. Establish baseline standards and protocols.
Optimise
Implement efficient systems, refine crew operations, and negotiate better supplier terms.
Care
Ongoing management, transparent reporting, and proactive maintenance. Your vessel, perfected.
Trusted by Owners
Discretion and excellence, every time.
"I was spending every weekend dealing with maintenance issues. Onyx took it all off my plate—now I actually enjoy using the boat."
"The monthly retainer is a fraction of what I was wasting on reactive maintenance and last-minute yard fees. Best decision I made."
Trusted Partners & Accreditations
Transparent Retainers
Clear pricing. No surprises. Bespoke packages available.
Day Boats & Sports Cruisers
37–45ft vessels. Axopar, Sunseeker Portofino, Princess V-Class.
- Seasonal maintenance planning
- Antifouling & winterisation
- Safety equipment compliance
- Insurance liaison
- Quarterly check-ins
Coastal Cruisers
45–65ft motor yachts. Fairline, Princess, Sunseeker.
- Everything in Day Boats
- Full technical management
- MCA coding support
- Monthly inspections
- Crew coordination (if applicable)
- Marina & berthing liaison
Premium Yachts
65–90ft yachts. Sunseeker 80+, Princess 75+, Fairline Squadron.
- Everything in Coastal Cruisers
- Dedicated management contact
- Refit project oversight
- Charter management (optional)
- Real-time budget tracking
- Med season coordination
All prices are guide retainers for UK-based vessels. Final packages tailored to your vessel, usage pattern, and requirements.