MARITIME SAFETY & COMPLIANCE

Whether you need Full ISM /Mini-ISM (International Safety Management), ISPS (International Ship & Port Security), assistance with Passenger Yacht Code or are simply looking to manage safety on board, the support of a strong shore-based team that specialises in this work is vital for your success.

Captains and their senior officers can concentrate on managing the yacht and crew, safe in the knowledge that the systems in place are approved by Flag State and have been proven and honed over many years’ experience. To minimise paperwork, the Safety Management Systems and Ships Security Plans are delivered electronically and backed up by our 24/7 Designated Person Ashore, Company Security Officer and Emergency Response services.

We all have the right and the responsibility to have a safe working environment, and on a Superyacht, this extends to all on board. The slick eSMS tool from Riela expedites and evidences good safety practice and compliance with applicable regulations, which will ultimately reduce administration and free up time for the Captain and crew.

Our in-house experts in the maritime compliance team are well placed to assist with the development, delivery and support of the most complex and specialised regulatory requirements including Polar Waters Operations Manuals, SOPEP’s, NTVRP’s, Ship Security Plans.

CREW MANAGEMENT

The successful operation of a Superyacht relies greatly on its crew and the challenge extends beyond simply hiring the best people.

Crew Management and Payroll services help captains and department heads ensure that the bureaucracy of employment, payroll, certification and administration does not become a burden, while facilitating deployment, repatriation and the necessities of Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) compliance. This is where our expertise and strength in depth is of immense value to you.

Keeping your crew on the right side of employment law and taxation regimes is where we can help prevent the unwelcome surprises that can break up a winning team or unravel a well-planned voyage.

Riela Yachts can provide you with crew employment models suitable for all Superyachts, the areas they cruise, and the nationalities and country of domicile of the seafarer.

CYBER SECURITY

Data security and privacy are a primary concern to our clients and our own business.

The Riela Cyber Security Centre helps provide state of the art Cyber protection facilities, monitoring services and hosted solutions.

Recent guidelines from the IMO recognise the need to be sure that systems are protected from accidental interference as well as malicious attacks and we can assist you in developing a simple Cyber Security Policy on to full penetration testing, remediation and ongoing monitoring.

Effective risk management requires specialist skills and you will discover that the Riela Cyber team comes with an impressive level of expertise and depth of resource that you can tap into to help you navigate the digital landscape.

Cyber-attacks are more focused, ambitious and precise than ever and the geographical boundaries that separate you from a threat are not insignificant. Let us protect you and your assets.

OWNERSHIP & FIDUCIARY ADMINISTRATION

Owning a Superyacht is not a simple matter, but our services aim to shoulder the inevitable administration and much of the risk burden for our clients.

The Directors and staff of Riela Yachts have many years’ experience in providing independent guidance and advice on ownership structuring, tax matters, insurance and Flag options in the popular and relevant jurisdictions. Riela Yachts uses a panel of tax advisors as well as Corporate and Trust Service Providers to ensure our clients receive the best advice and highest levels of service.

Engagement with appropriate Corporate Service Providers to tailor the assistance involved in yacht ownership should optimise tax efficiency and maximise operational effectiveness. Riela brings decades of experience, discretion and an independent approach that you can tap into when you need it.

Effective, accurate and timely fiduciary management services are critical to the operation of Superyachts and Riela Yachts utilises sophisticated accounting tools, all of which are hosted on our own cloud-based infrastructure in Tier 4 Data Centres in the Isle of Man.

PROJECT & TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Whether planning for your next Refit or making significant procurement decisions on important equipment, knowing that you have experts that you can rely on when you need them can help you focus on the goal and not get lost in the details.

The combination of our technical experience and intimate knowledge of superyacht operation allows us to provide comprehensive technical support at any stage of your yacht’s operation. Alongside our in-depth understanding involved with shipyards, we can also work with designers and architects to ensure that, from drawing to delivery, we help realize the owners dream.

Our Project & Technical Support services are provided in-house by a team of industry professionals who have a proven proficiency in projects and refits. In combination with our outstanding active relationships with Flag States and Classification Societies, this ensures our clients always receive accurate and advantageous solutions at every stage of the operational cycle.

FAMILY OFFICE ADVISORY

Managing wealth has complex challenges that go beyond financial issues. Many Family Offices exist to provide valuable oversight and ensure the effective management of assets.

In many situations, especially for new owners, the complexity of Superyachting can be daunting and many private family offices have had great success where they have been able to tap into independent expertise to augment their capabilities. With a strong focus on delivering client value over the long term Riela is ideally positioned to provide sage advice and cut through the conflicting opinions that often serve external agendas.

We aim to help our clients achieve full enjoyment of their asset and peace of mind that their vessel is in safe hands.