Small yacht chartering business
Posted: Wed, 08 Nov 2023 10:31 pm
Is anyone familiar with doing small yacht chartering business in Singapore? For leisurely outings to Lazarus and food for guests.
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Re: Small yacht chartering business
Posted: Fri, 10 Nov 2023 6:24 pm
You're interested in starting such a venture? Overheards will be steep. Just mooring the boat on the south side will need joining a club, then 1k+ a month.
Re: Small yacht chartering business
Posted: Fri, 10 Nov 2023 11:52 pm
Some condo can offer 400+ monthly for berthing. This may be more workable. But there are many other crew, maintenance costs to factor in.
Re: Small yacht chartering business
Posted: Fri, 24 Nov 2023 1:54 am
I think,
Starting a small yacht chartering business is an exciting venture that combines the allure of the sea with entrepreneurial spirit. This niche business offers individuals the opportunity to experience the luxury and freedom of yachting without the commitment of ownership. Success in this industry hinges on personalized service, maintenance of vessels, and strategic marketing to attract clients seeking memorable maritime experiences.
Starting a small yacht chartering business is an exciting venture that combines the allure of the sea with entrepreneurial spirit. This niche business offers individuals the opportunity to experience the luxury and freedom of yachting without the commitment of ownership. Success in this industry hinges on personalized service, maintenance of vessels, and strategic marketing to attract clients seeking memorable maritime experiences.
Re: Small yacht chartering business
Posted: Fri, 24 Nov 2023 11:24 pm
Re: Small yacht chartering business
Posted: Sun, 26 Nov 2023 2:40 pm
Re: Small yacht chartering business
Posted: Sun, 26 Nov 2023 2:41 pm
Misread the question entirely. I imagine the start up costs would be crazy for such a venture. Owning a boat in Singapore is not cheap.
Re: Small yacht chartering business
Posted: Mon, 27 Nov 2023 11:58 am
I reckon it's pretty doable for locals and PRs who already own a yacht. Just get listed on one of the numerous aggregators and away you go.
Re: Small yacht chartering business
Posted: Tue, 28 Nov 2023 11:27 am
Could see that. But the key phrase is "already own a yacht".Max Headroom wrote: ↑Mon, 27 Nov 2023 11:58 amI reckon it's pretty doable for locals and PRs who already own a yacht. Just get listed on one of the numerous aggregators and away you go.
Re: Small yacht chartering business
Posted: Wed, 29 Nov 2023 1:03 pm
A captain's license is required to take passengers for hire.Max Headroom wrote: ↑Mon, 27 Nov 2023 11:58 amI reckon it's pretty doable for locals and PRs who already own a yacht. Just get listed on one of the numerous aggregators and away you go.
Re: Small yacht chartering business
Posted: Wed, 29 Nov 2023 1:40 pm
If they were renting it out they wouldn't need to worry about any of that though.Strong Eagle wrote: ↑Wed, 29 Nov 2023 1:03 pmA captain's license is required to take passengers for hire.Max Headroom wrote: ↑Mon, 27 Nov 2023 11:58 amI reckon it's pretty doable for locals and PRs who already own a yacht. Just get listed on one of the numerous aggregators and away you go.
Re: Small yacht chartering business
Posted: Wed, 29 Nov 2023 6:40 pm
SE, am I understanding you correctly? Are you saying that you can sail a yacht around Singapore without a captain's license, but that you do need one if you want sail your yacht with pax aboard?
Re: Small yacht chartering business
Posted: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:26 pm
Max, every operator of any kind of boat in Singapore (including jet skis) must have, at a minimum, a "Powered Pleasure Craft Driving Licence (PPCDL)" or a APPCDL (Advanced) to captain boats that are longer than 24 metres. Therefore, even if it is only you in the boat you must have a license.Max Headroom wrote: ↑Wed, 29 Nov 2023 6:40 pmSE, am I understanding you correctly? Are you saying that you can sail a yacht around Singapore without a captain's license, but that you do need one if you want sail your yacht with pax aboard?
Every boat that is used in Singapore, regardless of power or sail, must be registered as a private pleasure craft (SZ) or a commercial pleasure craft (SZH).
Commercial pleasure craft may not charge for individual paying passengers. Instead, the entire boat must be rented. If you have a PPCDL and the charter company allows it, you can pilot your rented charter boat, otherwise, the charter company will force you to use one of their captains.
If you want to use your boat to carry passengers as a boat for hire, that is, you charge each individual person to get on the boat, then it must be registered as a "harbor craft" and is subject to more regulations and yearly inspections. You must also have a commercial captain's license to pilot the craft.
Re: Small yacht chartering business
Posted: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 3:31 pm
I don't think there's any heavy machinery that can be operated without a license in this country.Max Headroom wrote: ↑Wed, 29 Nov 2023 6:40 pmSE, am I understanding you correctly? Are you saying that you can sail a yacht around Singapore without a captain's license, but that you do need one if you want sail your yacht with pax aboard?
Re: Small yacht chartering business
Posted: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 3:32 pm
So you can't ride a jet ski one off without a license?Strong Eagle wrote: ↑Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:26 pmMax, every operator of any kind of boat in Singapore (including jet skis) must have, at a minimum, a "Powered Pleasure Craft Driving Licence (PPCDL)" or a APPCDL (Advanced) to captain boats that are longer than 24 metres. Therefore, even if it is only you in the boat you must have a license.Max Headroom wrote: ↑Wed, 29 Nov 2023 6:40 pmSE, am I understanding you correctly? Are you saying that you can sail a yacht around Singapore without a captain's license, but that you do need one if you want sail your yacht with pax aboard?
Every boat that is used in Singapore, regardless of power or sail, must be registered as a private pleasure craft (SZ) or a commercial pleasure craft (SZH).
Commercial pleasure craft may not charge for individual paying passengers. Instead, the entire boat must be rented. If you have a PPCDL and the charter company allows it, you can pilot your rented charter boat, otherwise, the charter company will force you to use one of their captains.
If you want to use your boat to carry passengers as a boat for hire, that is, you charge each individual person to get on the boat, then it must be registered as a "harbor craft" and is subject to more regulations and yearly inspections. You must also have a commercial captain's license to pilot the craft.