The Modern World of Yachting: Personal Experience, Hybrid Use, and Investment
Yachting today can no longer be defined by a single profile of ownership. The reality is more mature, more nuanced, and far more intentional. Some
Gem Services and Yachting is a company offering boutique services in the yachting world, ranging from yachts operation, maintenance/shipyards, technical support, refits, brokering, safety and compliance, consulting and chartering.
Our team consists of dedicated, passionate, motivated and highly experienced professionals, with extensive knowledge in all aspects of seafaring.
The team leader and founder of the company is Captain Α Class, Aikaterini Ioannou, who has proven international seagoing and administrative experience on tankers (VLCCs, Aframax, etc.), Ro-Ro vessels, passenger/cruise ships and yachts.
With GEM, you have continuous technical supervision, regular inspections, and proactive updates before any issue occurs. We maintain a detailed record of all works, service reports, and certifications from approved contractors.
Yes. Our Consultancy Plan offers flexible technical support, maintenance planning, and professional monitoring without long-term commitment.
GEM monitors all certifications, arranges class and flag inspections, and maintains an updated technical file to ensure full compliance and safety.
Yes. We begin with a full inspection, analyze your yacht’s needs, select reliable suppliers, and implement preventive maintenance to minimize unexpected failures and costs.
GEM handles the entire process — from budgeting and shipyard selection to project delivery — providing weekly reports and full transparency at every stage.
Absolutely. Our team of naval architects and marine engineers — all with long-standing experience — supervises every stage, ensuring quality, consistency, and precise cost control.
Our team brings decades of experience in shipping and yachting, full knowledge of international regulations, and on-site oversight of every stage. All works are checked and documented by us, and final approval is always given by you before payment.
GEM is a true boutique company — never impersonal.
As an owner, you know exactly who manages your yacht and stay in direct contact with your project manager or our Founder, Captain A’ Class Katerina Ioannou, who personally oversees every project.
We merge seagoing experience with technical precision and are among the first in Greece to implement eco-friendly yacht management standards for a sustainable future.
Contact us for a free technical evaluation and personalized improvement plan for your yacht. Together, we’ll design the management solution that fits your needs and budget.
From your vision — to precision yacht building.
GEM Services & Yachting manages every aspect of a newbuild: from concept and shipyard selection to design, engineering, and delivery.
Our team includes marine engineers with long-standing experience, a naval architect who has collaborated with Blohm + Voss & Lürssen, and a renowned yacht designer. We apply advanced planning, cost control, and eco-friendly technologies, ensuring durability, quality, and strong resale value.
For us, every yacht is a lasting asset, not just another project.
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Set sail with Gem Yachting, your premier destination for luxury yacht experiences. We’re thrilled to announce our strategic partnership with Oneglobal Broking, the leading marine specialist Lloyds Broker in Greece and Cyprus.
Together, we offer comprehensive yacht insurance coverage and personalized client service, ensuring peace of mind on every voyage. Trust in our combined expertise to navigate the seas with confidence. Welcome to a new era of excellence in yachting.
GEM Services & Yachting partners with Naval Yacht Projects LTD, led by naval architect Marinos Pollatos, to enhance our projects with specialised naval engineering expertise.
With over 25 years of experience in leading European shipyards—including Blohm & Voss, Hellenic Shipyards, and collaborations on high-profile Lürssen projects—Mr. Pollatos brings advanced know-how in structural design, stability, and complex yacht engineering.
This collaboration supports GEM’s technical vision, adding value to selected newbuilding and refit projects while remaining fully aligned with our in-house project management and supervision services.
GEM Services & Yachting provides the structure, consistency, technical support, and transparency you need
to enjoy certified quality, better service rates, and true peace of mind at sea.
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