Superyacht Leadership Academy
IAMI GUEST accredited and recognised within the Yacht Owner's Representative pathway.
Why YORP Unit 40 matters
The Owner's Representative role sits at the intersection of owner expectations, shipyard delivery, stakeholder communication and project risk. YORP Unit 40 focuses on the behavioural and leadership side of the role: how to clarify responsibilities, communicate with authority, align project teams and represent owner interests effectively.
Who is YORP for?​
YORP Unit 40 is designed for Captains, engineers, yacht managers, surveyors, brokers, consultants, HODs and experienced professionals who are ready to move into, or further formalise, the Owner's Representative role.
What you'll Cover​
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Owner Representative responsibilities and duties
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Roles, relationships and communication chains across a project
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Presenting owner requirements clearly to shipyards and partners
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Establishing project aims, expectations and priorities- Negotiating objectives on behalf of the owner
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Understanding risk in relation to owner goals and shipyard selection
What the qualification offers
Once qualified with Unit 40, delegates can progress within the wider YORP pathway and use the accreditation as part of their professional positioning within the sector.
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​​The Yacht Owner's Representative Program enables qualified professionals to apply for the Yacht Owner's Register. The Register was created by SYBAss and the Superyacht Alliance to enhance professional standards and transparency within the industry with its purpose being to connect potential clients with owner's reps.
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You can read more about the Yacht Owner's Representative Register and view the register on the Superyacht Alliance website.​
YORP Unit 40 FAQs
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Who is Unit 40 most useful for?
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Professionals moving into OR work or needing formal structure around the role.
Is this the full YORP qualification?
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Unit 40 is one part of the wider YORP framework and is the core unit delivered by SLA.
Is there an online option?
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Yes, when dates are available.
Can I register interest before dates are announced?
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Yes - add a form or button for advance interest.
YORP Unit 40 in detail
The Yacht Owner's Representative Program is your first step towards applying for the Yacht Owner's Register (subject to experience and training). The Register was created by the Superyacht Alliance to enhance professional standards and transparency within the industry with its purpose being to connect potential clients with owner's reps.​
Unit 40
Role and Responsibility Skills
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Owner Representative Responsibilities & Duties
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Contractual Roles, Responsibilities & Tasks of the New Build Project Personnel.
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Relationships, chains of communications, workflows & contractual obligations & compliances between Owner Representative & Project Teams & Personnel.​
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Effective communication with Owners, UHNW, Management & Corporate level individuals, & the Owner’s & Shipyard teams.
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Importance of teambuilding & teamwork & the ability to manage the relationships between the Owners & Shipyard teams.
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Discuss & establish Owner’s expectations, goals & aims for the New Build Project.
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Preparing the New Build Project presentation of Owners requirements for Shipyard negotiations.
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Assessing the impact of associated risks of Owners goals when choosing a Shipyard & negotiation.