Chase Boat Support

Under maritime law, chase boats are deemed as additional vessels. To that end, we assist by offering our Marine Operations, Accounting and Emergency Response services.

The Marine Operations service includes:

Assistance with registration and compliance with Flag State regulations
Coordination of necessary surveys, inspections, and certifications
Facilitation of Hull & Machinery and Liability insurance policies
Guidance on selecting the best coverage for your yacht’s needs
Support in reserving berths at marinas and ports worldwide
Assistance in appointing Port Agents for smooth arrival and departure procedures
Facilitation of charts and nautical publications to ensure compliance and safe passage planning
Administration of radio accounting services for seamless onboard communication

Ensure hassle-free yacht operations with our expert Marine Operations Service.

The Accounting service includes:

Prepare accurate annual budgets in collaboration with the owner and captain
Conduct annual budget reviews to ensure financial efficiency
Compile and maintain monthly yacht accounts for clear financial tracking
Review and process invoices, ensuring timely and accurate payments
Maintain a general ledger of expenditures for full transparency
Provide multicurrency yacht bank accounts for seamless transactions worldwide
Issue multicurrency prepaid/charge cards for yacht expenses
Submit fund requests to owners in line with the approved budget and
Arrange cash supplies to the yacht via a global network of agents

Ensure smooth financial operations with our expert yacht accounting services.

The Emergency Service includes:

Create a dedicated yacht profile on our secure portal
Provide individual logins for key crew members and stakeholders
Identify and highlight required documents to be uploaded by the yacht for seamless emergency response
Supply customised emergency checklists tailored to your yacht’s operations
Provide access to the emergency contact number
Register your yacht within our fleet emergency response plan for coordinated support
Access ready-to-use templates for key emergency procedures, including:
- Towing
- Recovery of persons from water
- SOPEP (Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan)
- NTVRP (Non-Tank Vessel Response Plan)
Reprogram the yacht’s EPIRB with our emergency contact number
Ensure SAT-C reporting to Polestar for independent position tracking
Provide an 24/7 Emergency Response Team to advise and assist with onboard emergencies
Immediate access to an expert team for guidance and real-time support during onboard emergencies
Conduct a yearly review of emergency information and update as needed and
Carry out an annual system test to ensure response readiness

Be prepared for any emergency - let us handle the unexpected.

Yacht Support Services

Discover the Burgess difference

With a managed fleet of over 100 yachts and the largest Yacht Management team, Burgess has huge experience in solving problems, building efficiencies and supporting yachts of all sizes, including yachts under 500GT. Our new Yacht Support Services resource lets you access any aspect of that expertise when you need it. Issue by issue, we’re here to make yachting easier and more enjoyable for you.

World-class expertise and a trusted fee structure

You can have Burgess experts on the phone - for the best support and advice when you need it. Burgess is on your side, from using our knowledge to anticipate risks and liabilities, to our fee structure where all associated fees are passed onto the client or at cost.

Support available in crew services and finance

We can source and recruit crew, ensure compliance with relevant legislation and provide training. We can also manage payroll and offer advice to prevent and solve crew disputes. Financially we can set up bank accounts, sort the credit cards, upskill in Sage systems and provide a dedicated Burgess accountant.

Compliance, insurance and technical support

Get organised with our Cloud-based system, order an any-time audit, clarify complex new legislation and make compliance simple with templates. Analyse and compare different insurance options and get expert legal support with claims. Order a yacht survey with analysis and get a robust PMS with support and training.

Emergency Response Document Organiser Survey and Assessment Banking and Payment Annual Budget Creation

Voyage Planning Service Fuel Bunkering Service Airtime Research Refit Planning Crew Recruitment