Why Supplier Vetting Matters
Superyacht operations rely on a wide network of third-party suppliers, contractors, and service providers — often operating across multiple jurisdictions with varying regulatory, ethical, and operational standards.
Inadequate supplier due diligence can expose owners, managers, and vessels to financial loss, regulatory breaches, reputational damage, and operational disruption. Once a supplier relationship is established, these risks are significantly harder to control.
Supplier vetting provides decision-makers with clarity on who they are engaging, how risks present, and whether appropriate safeguards are in place before commitment.
What We Assess
Corporate Identity & Structure
Verification of corporate existence, ownership structure, and jurisdictional footprint.
Legal & Regulatory Exposure
Review of litigation, regulatory actions, enforcement findings, and compliance concerns.
Financial Stability
Assessment of solvency indicators, adverse credit events, and financial resilience.
Ownership & Beneficial Control
Identification of beneficial owners, controlling interests, and hidden affiliations.
Reputation & Adverse Media
Analysis of media coverage, public reporting, and reputational risk indicators.
Operational Capability
Assessment of track record, capacity, certifications, and service reliability.
Conflicts of Interest
Identification of relationships or affiliations that may present conflicts or undue influence.
Political Exposure & Sanctions
Screening for PEP exposure and checks against international sanctions and watchlists.
Jurisdictional Risk
Assessment of country risk using recognised international governance and AML benchmarks.
Our Approach
Safe Sail applies a risk-based, intelligence-led approach to supplier vetting, proportionate to the nature of the service, jurisdictional exposure, and operational criticality.
Scope Definition
We define the supplier type, services provided, jurisdictional exposure, and risk profile.
Intelligence Collection
We analyse open-source intelligence, official records, and specialist databases relevant to the supplier.
Risk Analysis
Findings are assessed in context to identify red flags, gaps, and exposure risks.
Reporting & Decision Support
Results are delivered in a clear, structured report to support informed supplier selection or escalation.
Reporting & Outputs
Safe Sail delivers decision-ready outputs designed to support risk-managed supplier engagement.
Principals
Yacht owners and principals.
Management
Yacht managers and management companies.
Operations
Captains and operational teams.
Compliance
Procurement and compliance functions.
Advisory
Family offices and associated advisors.
Next Step
If you are onboarding a new supplier, reviewing an existing relationship, or operating in higher-risk jurisdictions, Safe Sail can provide discreet, intelligence-led insight to support confident decision-making.
