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Independent Advisory. Strategic Guidance.

Experience. Insight.
Better Decisions.

Independent technical advisory and strategic consultancy for superyacht owners, investors, family offices and industry professionals. Clarity before commitment. Confidence at every stage.

24+Years of Experience
GlobalPresence
Independent& Objective
Illuminating InsightBetter Decisions
OwnerFocused
Our Services

Strategic Advisory Across the Entire Yacht Lifecycle

Superyacht strategic advisory and owner consultancy

Strategic Advisory

High-level guidance to support your objectives and protect your interests.

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Yacht investment advisory and acquisition due diligence

Investment Advisory

Independent analysis for yacht investment opportunities and asset evaluations.

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Yacht technical due diligence consultant inspection

Technical Due Diligence

Identify risks and evaluate technical, operational and commercial exposure.

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Superyacht new build advisory at shipyard

New Build Advisory

Strategic support from concept through delivery and beyond.

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Yacht project and risk advisory assessment

Project & Risk Advisory

Risk identification, mitigation strategies and project oversight support.

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Yacht contract review and claim advisory specialist

Contract & Claim Advisory

Contract review, claim support and dispute avoidance strategies.

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Family office yacht advisory and private client support

Family Office Support

Discreet, tailored advisory for family offices and private clients.

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Our Approach

Independent.
Experienced.
Focused on You.

We combine deep technical knowledge, real-world experience and a truly independent perspective to help you navigate complex decisions with clarity and confidence.

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Independent superyacht advisors reviewing project risk at a shipyard
Key Benefits

Objective Perspective

Unbiased advice aligned solely with your best interests.

Risk Mitigation

Identify potential issues early and reduce exposure.

Value Protection

Protect and enhance the long-term value of your asset.

Informed Decisions

Make decisions with confidence backed by expertise.

Global Network

Access to trusted industry experts worldwide.

Independent Superyacht Consultancy & Technical Advisory

Strategic Guidance For Complex Yacht Decisions

Building, purchasing, refitting or managing a superyacht involves substantial financial commitments and technical complexity. Many of the most important decisions are made long before construction begins, contracts are signed or projects are launched.

We provide independent technical advisory, owner consultancy and strategic project support services that help owners, investors and family offices make informed decisions, reduce risk and protect long-term asset value.

Independent expertise wherever important decisions are being made.
Every Major Yacht Decision Carries Risk

The Most Expensive Mistakes Usually Start With Assumptions

Whether evaluating a new build opportunity, selecting a shipyard, reviewing technical specifications, planning a refit or assessing an acquisition, inaccurate assumptions can become costly mistakes. Without experienced independent guidance, owners may face:

Unrealistic budgets
Poorly structured contracts
Technical shortcomings
Design coordination issues
Supplier selection problems
Schedule delays
Cost escalation
Warranty disputes
Operational limitations
Reduced asset value

The earlier these risks are identified, the easier and less expensive they are to manage.

Independent Advisory Services

Expertise Beyond Project Execution

Our consultancy services provide strategic guidance throughout the entire yacht lifecycle. Rather than focusing solely on construction or inspections, we help clients evaluate opportunities, identify risks and make informed decisions before major commitments are made.

01

New Build Advisory

Building The Right Foundation

Many project challenges originate before construction even begins. We assist clients with:

We assist clients with
  • Project feasibility reviews
  • Build strategy development
  • Shipyard selection
  • Budget evaluation
  • Timeline assessment
  • Specification development
  • Risk identification

The objective is to establish realistic expectations and reduce project uncertainty from the outset.

02

Technical Due Diligence

Understanding Opportunities And Risks

Technical due diligence provides independent evaluation of a yacht, project or investment opportunity.

Our reviews support
  • Yacht acquisitions
  • New build projects
  • Refit investments
  • Asset evaluations
  • Financial institutions
  • Family offices
  • Private investors

Our assessments provide objective technical insight before significant financial commitments are made.

03

Contract & Specification Review

Reducing Technical And Commercial Exposure

Many disputes originate from poorly defined contracts and incomplete technical specifications.

We assist clients with
  • Contract review
  • Technical specification review
  • Scope verification
  • Responsibility allocation
  • Risk analysis
  • Change management strategies

Strong project documentation creates stronger projects.

04

Refit Strategy Advisory

Planning Before Committing

Major refit projects often involve significant technical complexity and financial investment.

We help owners evaluate
  • Project feasibility
  • Budget expectations
  • Refit scope
  • Technical alternatives
  • Shipyard selection
  • Risk factors

Careful planning before commitment often determines project success.

05

Family Office & Investment Advisory

Independent Expertise For High-Value Assets

Many family offices and investors require technical expertise before entering yacht-related transactions.

We provide support during
  • Asset evaluations
  • Investment reviews
  • Acquisition assessments
  • Technical risk analysis
  • Project evaluations
  • Long-term ownership planning

Our role is to provide clarity before decisions are made.

06

Expert Witness & Dispute Support

Independent Technical Expertise During Complex Situations

Technical disputes may involve shipyards, suppliers, contractors, insurers or project stakeholders.

We provide
  • Independent technical reviews
  • Expert opinions
  • Documentation analysis
  • Technical reporting
  • Dispute support
  • Arbitration assistance

Our objective is to provide clear, objective and technically supported evaluations.

Why Independent Consultancy Matters

Experience Before Commitment

The most expensive yacht project failures are rarely caused by a single technical issue. They are usually the result of decisions made months or years earlier. Examples include:

Selecting the wrong shipyard
Signing inadequate contracts
Approving incomplete specifications
Underestimating budgets
Mismanaging project scope
Accepting unsuitable technical solutions

Independent consultancy helps identify these risks before they become expensive realities.

Who We Advise

Supporting Decision Makers Across The Superyacht Industry

Private Yacht Owners Family Offices Investors Yacht Buyers Yacht Brokers Shipyards Legal Teams Financial Institutions Insurance Companies Project Stakeholders

Every client benefits from objective technical insight and independent perspective.

The Value We Deliver

Better Decisions Create Better Projects

Our involvement helps clients:

Reduce technical risk
Reduce commercial exposure
Improve project planning
Strengthen contract structures
Improve stakeholder communication
Support informed decision-making
Improve project outcomes
Increase transparency
Protect long-term asset value
Improve confidence throughout ownership

We do not replace project teams. We strengthen decision-making.

Why Clients Work With Us

Experience Across The Entire Yacht Lifecycle

Unlike consultants who specialise in a single discipline, our experience spans the full breadth of the superyacht journey:

Yacht Construction
New Build Projects
Owner Representative
Technical Consultancy
Survey & Inspection
Engineering Coordination
Commissioning
Delivery Management
Refit Projects
Technical Due Diligence
Warranty Support

This broader perspective allows us to identify risks and opportunities that may otherwise go unnoticed.

Independent Expertise Wherever Decisions Matter

Whether evaluating a new build opportunity, planning a major refit, reviewing a contract, assessing an acquisition or navigating a technical dispute, independent advice helps clients make better decisions before significant commitments are made.

Because successful yacht projects begin long before construction starts.

Our Philosophy
Knowledge Creates Confidence

Every major yacht decision should be supported by accurate information, objective analysis and independent expertise. Our responsibility is to provide clarity, reduce uncertainty and help clients navigate complex technical and commercial decisions with confidence.

Because informed decisions create better outcomes.
Selected References

Yachts We Have Delivered & Supervised

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

YS5302 Five Oceans yacht support vessel by Damen Yachting
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
YS5303 Emotional yacht support vessel by Damen Yachting
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
YS5304 Rafter yacht support vessel by Damen Yachting
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
ALY602 Serenity II motor yacht by ALIA Yachts
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
ALY432 E3X motor yacht by ALIA Yachts
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
Sirena Marine 50 m superyacht series motor yacht
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
Sirena Marine 42 m superyacht series motor yacht
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
Sirena Marine 35 m superyacht series motor yacht
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
Sirena SY118 motor yacht by Sirena Marine
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
M/Y Vandik motor yacht by Venture Yachts
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
GTT 165 motor yacht by Dynamiq Yachts
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
Numarine 40MXP-20 motor yacht
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
XSR 85 Edge motor yacht by Sarp Yachts
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
XSR 85 NB202 motor yacht by Sarp Yachts
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
Nacre 62 motor yacht by Sarp Yachts
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
Air Yacht 80 sailing catamaran by C.M.M. Yachting
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
M/Y Deep Story motor yacht refit by Winterbothams
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
Pearl 95 motor yacht by Pearl Yachts
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
Zilent 260 electric tender by Tannan Yachts
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
Dynamiq GT170 motor yacht by Dynamiq Yachts
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
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
Certifications & Accreditations

Qualifications & Professional Standards

Professional Qualifications

MTAMaritime Training Academy

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

Diploma in Superyacht Surveying

Registration No: MTA2018441 12 June 2018

Diploma in Yacht & Small Craft Surveying

Registration No: MTA2017393 19 December 2017

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
Who We Work With

Trusted by Decision Makers Worldwide

Yacht Owners
Family Offices
Investors
Yacht Buyers
Legal Advisors
Shipyards
Financial Institutions
Insurance Companies
The right advice today protects your tomorrow.

Whether you are building, buying, selling, refitting or operating a superyacht, independent consultancy ensures you make the right decisions at every critical stage.

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Let's Discuss Your Project.

Whether you are evaluating a yacht acquisition, planning a new build, considering a refit project or seeking technical guidance, we provide the independent expertise needed to support informed decisions and protect long-term value.

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 info@mesmarine.com.tr

Antalya Freezone Office

Liman Mah. Akdeniz Bulvarı, Aktur Apt. No: 262 Daire: 3, Konyaaltı / Antalya / Türkiye, PK: 07070
+90 242 504 30 88 info@mesmarine.com.tr

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 info@mesmarinedubai.com