Superyacht new build under construction in a shipyard dry dock at sunset
Independent Project Management & Owner Representative

Building Your Vision.
Delivering Excellence.

We protect your interests and manage every detail of your new build project from concept to delivery with total commitment, transparency and technical expertise.

24+Years of Experience
50+New Build Projects
24–65 mYacht Range
40+Shipyards Worldwide
100%Independent & Owner Focused
Our Services

Complete Support Throughout Your New Build Journey

Superyacht project planning — feasibility, budget and build strategy

Project Planning

Feasibility studies, budget planning and build strategy tailored to your goals and priorities.

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Shipyard selection and contract review for a yacht new build

Shipyard Selection

We evaluate and select the right shipyard and review contracts before you commit.

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Yacht new build project management and owner representative

Project Management

Full project management and owner representative services to protect your interests at every stage.

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Yacht design and engineering coordination

Design & Engineering

Coordinating designers, engineers and specialists to bring your vision to life.

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On-site yacht construction oversight and supervision

Construction Oversight

On-site supervision and quality control through every stage of construction.

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Yacht commissioning, sea trials and delivery

Commissioning & Delivery

Testing, sea trials and final delivery with complete peace of mind.

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Our Process

A Structured Approach to Successful Projects

See Our Approach
01

Define

Project objectives, budget and technical requirements.

02

Select

Shipyard evaluation and contract support.

03

Develop

Design and engineering coordination.

04

Build

Construction supervision and quality control.

05

Test

Commissioning and sea trials.

06

Deliver

Acceptance, handover and warranty support.

Owner's representative overseeing superyacht construction on site

“We don't just manage projects.
We protect your investment.”

New Build Project Management

Independent

We work exclusively for you.

Transparent

Clear reporting and open communication throughout the build.

Experienced

Deep industry knowledge that delivers results across every project.

Committed

Your success and your investment are our highest priority.

Independent Project Management & Owner Representative

Protecting Your Investment From Concept To Delivery

Building a custom superyacht is one of the most significant investments an owner can undertake. From concept development and contract negotiations to construction, commissioning and final delivery, every decision influences project quality, schedule, cost and long-term yacht value.

We provide independent project management, owner representative and technical consultancy services that help owners maintain control, reduce risks and achieve successful project outcomes. Our objective is simple: to protect the owner's interests and ensure that every project is delivered to the highest possible standards.

Independent expertise for confident yacht ownership.
Why New Build Projects Go Wrong

Even The Best Projects Can Face Challenges

A modern superyacht project involves shipyards, designers, naval architects, engineers, suppliers, classification societies and specialist contractors working simultaneously across multiple disciplines. Without experienced coordination and independent oversight, projects can quickly encounter:

Budget overruns
Change order escalation
Schedule delays
Contractual misunderstandings
Design conflicts
Specification deviations
Quality inconsistencies
Supplier coordination issues
Commissioning problems
Costly post-delivery corrections

The later these issues are identified, the more expensive they become.

How Independent Project Management Protects Owners

We Represent The Owner's Interests

A superyacht project may involve thousands of technical decisions and hundreds of suppliers over several years. Our role is to represent the owner's interests throughout the entire project lifecycle. We help owners:

Reduce technical and commercial risks
Improve project transparency
Maintain quality standards
Monitor budgets and variations
Control schedules and milestones
Verify contractual compliance
Support critical technical decisions
Protect long-term yacht value

Independent project management provides clarity, structure and accountability throughout the construction process.

Our Services In Detail

Comprehensive Support Across Every Phase

01

Project Planning & Feasibility

Building the right foundation.
Includes
  • Project definition
  • Budget evaluation
  • Build strategy development
  • Timeline planning
  • Technical feasibility reviews
  • Initial project advisory
02

Shipyard Selection & Contract Review

Choosing the right partner.
Includes
  • Shipyard evaluations
  • Technical capability assessments
  • Proposal comparisons
  • Contract review
  • Specification review
  • Commercial negotiation support
03

Owner Representative

Independent oversight on behalf of the owner.
Includes
  • Independent supervision
  • Project reporting
  • Stakeholder coordination
  • Technical decision support
  • Progress monitoring
  • Quality oversight
04

Design & Technical Coordination

Managing complexity across disciplines.
Includes
  • Design reviews
  • Engineering coordination
  • Technical documentation reviews
  • Supplier integration
  • Technical problem solving
  • Change management
05

Construction Supervision

Continuous monitoring throughout the build.
Includes
  • Construction inspections
  • Workmanship verification
  • Material inspections
  • Technical installation reviews
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Progress verification
06

Budget & Progress Monitoring

Maintaining control throughout construction.
Includes
  • Progress tracking
  • Milestone verification
  • Budget monitoring
  • Variation order reviews
  • Schedule assessments
  • Risk identification
07

Commissioning & Sea Trials

Preparing for successful delivery.
Includes
  • Commissioning oversight
  • System testing reviews
  • Punch list management
  • Sea trial attendance
  • Technical performance evaluation
  • Acceptance support
08

Delivery & Warranty Support

Supporting owners beyond completion.
Includes
  • Delivery inspections
  • Outstanding item tracking
  • Warranty claim support
  • Technical follow-up
  • Contractor coordination
  • Post-delivery advisory
09

Asset Preservation & Lifecycle Support

Protecting the yacht long after delivery.
Includes
  • Maintenance strategy development
  • Refit & upgrade planning
  • Warranty follow-up support
  • Flag & class compliance assistance
  • Technical management advisory
  • Long-term asset value protection

Successful Projects Are Built On Control

The earlier risks are identified, the easier they are to solve. The later they are discovered, the more expensive they become.

Independent project management helps owners maintain clarity, confidence and control throughout the entire construction journey.

Better decisions. Better projects.
Why Owners Choose Us

Experience Across The Entire Yacht Lifecycle

Our team combines deep, hands-on experience across every discipline a complex superyacht project demands:

New Build Project Management Owner Representative Yacht Construction Technical Consultancy Survey & Inspection Engineering Coordination Commissioning Delivery Management Refit Projects

With more than two decades of superyacht industry experience, we understand the challenges that arise during complex yacht construction projects — and exactly how to address them effectively.

Selected References

Yachts We Have Delivered & Supervised

A selection of new build, owner representation and technical consultancy projects across leading European and Turkish shipyards. Hover over a yacht to view full specifications and our scope of services.

53.25 m

YS5302 — Five Oceans

Damen Yachting Yacht Support Project Management

YS5302 — Five Oceans

Length
53.25 m
Beam
8.7 m
GT
497
Hull
Steel / Aluminium
Builder
Damen Shipyards Antalya
Naval Architect
Damen Yachting
Project Management
53.25 m

YS5303 — Emotional

Damen Yachting Yacht Support Project Management

YS5303 — Emotional

Length
53.25 m
Beam
8.7 m
GT
497
Hull
Steel / Aluminium
Builder
Damen Shipyards Antalya
Naval Architect
Damen Yachting
Project Management
53.25 m

YS5304 — Rafter

Damen Yachting Yacht Support Project Management

YS5304 — Rafter

Length
53.25 m
Beam
8.7 m
GT
497
Hull
Steel / Aluminium
Builder
Damen Shipyards Antalya
Naval Architect
Damen Yachting
Project Management
60.2 m

ALY602 — Serenity II

ALIA Yachts Motor Yacht Project Management

ALY602 — Serenity II

Length
60.2 m
Beam
10.7 m
GT
1062
Hull
Steel / Aluminium
Builder
ALIA Yachts
Naval Architect
Vripack Yacht Design
Project Management
43 m

ALY432 — E3X

ALIA Yachts Motor Yacht Project Management

ALY432 — E3X

Length
43 m
Beam
9.24 m
GT
498
Hull
Steel / Aluminium
Builder
ALIA Yachts
Naval Architect
Vripack Yacht Design
Project Management
50 m

Superyacht Series — 50 m

Sirena Marine Motor Yacht Technical Consultant

Superyacht Series — 50 m

Length
50 m
Beam
8.9 m
GT
499
Hull
Steel / Aluminium
Builder
Sirena Marine
Naval Architect
Van Oossanen
Technical Consultant
42.2 m

Superyacht Series — 42 m

Sirena Marine Motor Yacht Technical Consultant

Superyacht Series — 42 m

Length
42.2 m
Beam
8.78 m
GT
443
Hull
Steel / Aluminium
Builder
Sirena Marine
Naval Architect
Van Oossanen
Technical Consultant
35.5 m

Superyacht Series — 35 m

Sirena Marine Motor Yacht Technical Consultant

Superyacht Series — 35 m

Length
35.5 m
Beam
8.8 m
GT
342
Hull
Steel / Aluminium
Builder
Sirena Marine
Naval Architect
Van Oossanen
Technical Consultant
36 m

Sirena SY118

Sirena Marine Motor Yacht Technical Consultant

Sirena SY118

Length
36 m
Beam
7.8 m
GT
265
Hull
GRP / Carbon Fibre
Builder
Sirena Marine
Naval Architect
German Frers
Technical Consultant
49 m

M/Y Vandik

Venture Yachts Motor Yacht Technical Survey

M/Y Vandik

Length
49 m
Beam
11 m
GT
491
Hull
Carbon Fibre
Builder
Venture Yachts
Naval Architect
Palmer Johnson
Technical Survey
49.9 m

GTT 165

Dynamiq Yachts Motor Yacht Technical Survey

GTT 165

Length
49.9 m
Beam
9 m
GT
419
Hull
Aluminium
Builder
Dynamiq Yachts
Naval Architect
Vripack Yacht Design
Technical Survey
40 m

Numarine 40MXP-20

Numarine Yachts Motor Yacht Owner's Representative & Technical Surveyor

Numarine 40MXP-20

Length
40 m
Beam
8.025 m
GT
346
Hull
Steel / GRP
Builder
Numarine Yachts
Naval Architect
Umberto Tagliavini
Owner's Representative & Technical Surveyor
24 m

XSR 85 — Edge

Sarp Yachts Motor Yacht Project Management

XSR 85 — Edge

Length
24 m
Beam
6.46 m
GT
125
Hull
GRP / Carbon Fibre
Builder
Sarp Yachts
Naval Architect
Van Oossanen
Project Management
24 m

XSR 85 — NB202

Sarp Yachts Motor Yacht Project Management

XSR 85 — NB202

Length
24 m
Beam
6.46 m
GT
125
Hull
GRP / Carbon Fibre
Builder
Sarp Yachts
Naval Architect
Van Oossanen
Project Management
62 m

Nacre 62

Sarp Yachts Motor Yacht Project Management — Hull & Superstructure Construction

Nacre 62

Length
62 m
Beam
10.9 m
GT
1000
Hull
Steel / Aluminium
Builder
Sarp Yachts
Naval Architect
Van Oossanen
Project Management — Hull & Superstructure Construction
24 m

Air Yacht 80

C.M.M. Yachting Sailing Catamaran Project Management

Air Yacht 80

Length
24 m
Beam
10.3 m
GT
125
Hull
Carbon Fibre
Builder
C.M.M. Yachting
Naval Architect
Berret-Racoupeau Yacht Design
Project Management
45.2 m

M/Y Deep Story

Winterbothams — Refit Motor Yacht Technical Survey

M/Y Deep Story

Length
45.2 m
Beam
8.5 m
GT
437
Hull
Steel
Builder
Orkun Yachting
Naval Architect
Orkun Yachting
Technical Survey
29.22 m

Pearl 95

Pearl Yacht Motor Yacht Technical Consultant

Pearl 95

Length
29.22 m
Beam
6.7 m
GT
110
Hull
GRP
Builder
Pearl Motor Yachts
Naval Architect
Dixon Yacht Design
Technical Consultant
8.04 m

Zilent 260 — E-Boat

Tannan Yachts Electric Tender Technical Consultant

Zilent 260 — E-Boat

Length
8.04 m
Beam
2.29 m
GT
Hull
GRP
Builder
Tannan Yachts
Naval Architect
Mulder Design
Technical Consultant
52 m

Dynamiq GT170

Dynamiq Yachts Motor Yacht Technical Survey

Dynamiq GT170

Length
52 m
Beam
9.2 m
GT
480
Hull
Aluminium
Builder
Dynamiq Yachts
Naval Architect
Vripack Yacht Design
Technical Survey
Featured References

What Our Partners Say

Reference letters from leading shipyards highlighting our superyacht project management, technical expertise, engineering depth and commitment to excellence on new build projects.

DAMENDamen Yachting
Emre Sandan demonstrated exceptional project management, technical competence and commitment throughout the construction of our yacht projects.
Roeland Berens Director Projects Damen Yachting
Damen Yachting reference letter for MES MARINE — Emre Şandan, Project Management Services Click to read full letter
SIRENASirena Marine
MES MARINE's professionalism, technical depth, structured approach and consistent communication greatly supported the progress and quality of our yacht projects.
Çağın Genç CEO Sirena Marine
Sirena Marine reference letter for MES MARINE — Emre Şandan, superyacht consultancy & engineering services Click to read full letter
Certifications & Accreditations

Qualifications & Professional Standards

Professional Qualifications

Maritime Training AcademyMTAMaritime Training Academy

The lead surveyor of MES MARINE has successfully completed internationally recognised MTA diploma programmes:

MTA Diploma in Superyacht Surveying seal

Diploma in Superyacht Surveying

Registration No: MTA2018441 12 June 2018
MTA Diploma in Yacht & Small Craft Surveying seal

Diploma in Yacht & Small Craft Surveying

Registration No: MTA2017393 19 December 2017
MTA Diploma in Superyacht Management seal

Diploma in Superyacht Management

Registration No: MTA2017394 20 December 2017

These MTA qualifications are recognised by the maritime industry and provide advanced knowledge in yacht construction, systems, technical inspections, surveying methodologies and superyacht operations.

Industry Knowledge & Professional Development

Charter Yacht Brokers Association (CYBA)

MES MARINE's expertise is further supported through specialised industry education including:

CYBA Certificate of Completion — New Broker Online Course, Emre Şandan
CYBA New Broker Online Course Certificate No: #0046  ·  16 February 2017

Providing additional understanding of charter operations, brokerage practices and yacht transactions.

Qualifications Aligned With International Standards & Best Practices

Our survey methodology is developed in alignment with internationally recognised marine surveying principles and industry best practices commonly associated with leading organisations and institutions, including:

IIMSInternational Institute of Marine Surveying

The global standard for professional marine surveying.

YDSAYacht Design & Survey Association

Best practice for yacht design, survey and construction.

IMOInternational Maritime Organization

International maritime regulations and safety framework.

ISOISO Standards

International quality management and operational excellence.

While MES MARINE is independently operated, our survey procedures are structured to reflect internationally accepted surveying practices, technical reporting standards and professional ethics.

Company Certifications

Our company operates under internationally recognised management system standards, ensuring quality, reliability and client satisfaction across all services.

ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certificate

ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System

Certified Quality Management System covering yacht and superyacht new build, refit, technical survey, engineering and consultancy services.

Certificate No: QMS-23.08.322
ISO 10002:2018 Customer Satisfaction Management System certificate

ISO 10002:2018 Customer Satisfaction Management System

Certified Customer Satisfaction Management System covering all areas of our yacht consultancy and survey operations.

Certificate No: M-23.08.322
Contact Us — Before Problems Become Expensive

Let's Discuss Your Project.

Whether you are planning your first custom yacht or managing a complex superyacht construction project, we provide the independent expertise needed to protect your interests from concept development through final delivery.

Main Office — Antalya

Düzlerçamı Mah. 6420 Sok. Termesos Sitesi No: 11, İç Kapı No: G, Döşemealtı / Antalya / Türkiye, PK: 07190
+90 242 504 30 88 e-mail

Antalya Freezone Office

Liman Mah. Akdeniz Bulvarı, Aktur Apt. No: 262 Daire: 3, Konyaaltı / Antalya / Türkiye, PK: 07070
+90 242 504 30 88 e-mail

Dubai Freezone Office

MES MARINE L.L.C-FZ Dubai
Meydan Freezone Grandstand, 6th Floor, Meydan Road, Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, U.A.E
+971 50 753 2070 e-mail