Ship Management.
All articles published by the Cursorio team in the Ship Management category.
Superyacht management: the complete 2026 guide
Scope, models, costs, contract terms and how to switch managers: the reference guide to superyacht management for owners and family offices.
AI and Yachting: The Quiet Revolution Onboard
Predictive maintenance, digital twins, augmented crews: how AI is reshaping superyacht management — and what still needs to stay human.
Refit yards are consolidating — what it means
Major refit yards are merging under single brands. What this consolidation changes for owners planning a large refit.
Refit: the new center of gravity in yachting
The global superyacht fleet is aging and swelling: refit is becoming the market's engine — and a true ship-management discipline.
Sanctions 2026: Operations Under the Microscope
In 2026 the sanctions net targets the yacht's operations: names, flags, AIS, routing. What managers must now anticipate to stay clear.
Govern the yacht as an asset, not a whim
Too many family offices treat the superyacht as a whim. Governing it as an asset protects capital and succession.
Ship Manager, Yacht Manager, Management Firm: What the Role Really Covers
The role of a ship manager — also called yacht manager or yacht management firm — covers the administrative, technical, crew and regulatory management of a yacht. Definitions, scope, costs and selection criteria for private superyacht owners.