A yacht crew management company coordinates the employment, payroll, HR administration and compliance processes that support the people working on board. Chess & M can assist with Seafarer Employment Agreements, onboarding, contract changes, payroll, payslips, social contributions, certification monitoring and end-of-contract procedures. The exact scope is tailored to the yacht, its flag, operating pattern and management structure.

Yes. Depending on the vessel, flag and ownership or management structure, Chess & M can provide services as an experienced maritime employment agent or act as direct employer. We review the intended arrangement before implementation so that responsibilities, reporting lines and administration are clear for the owner, yacht manager, captain and crew.

Our payroll support can cover salary calculations, payslips, applicable social contributions, payment administration, payroll records and employer reporting. Combining payroll with employment administration helps keep contracts, salaries and declarations aligned. The service can be adapted to one vessel or to a wider fleet-management requirement.

The correct social-security treatment depends on several factors, including the employer structure, vessel flag, crew member’s residence and place of work. Where Malta registration applies, Chess & M can support registration with the relevant authorities, contribution administration, returns, U1 documentation and related follow-up. Each case should be assessed individually before payroll begins.

Chess & M helps owners and managers maintain clear employment records and consistent processes aligned with the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 and relevant flag-state requirements. Support may include employment agreements, onboarding documentation, medical and certification monitoring, payroll records and preparation for reviews or audits. Final requirements always depend on the vessel and applicable jurisdiction.

Our services are designed for yacht owners, family offices, yacht-management companies, operators, charterers and captains who want professional support with crew employment and payroll. We can build a tailored service for a single yacht or coordinate processes across several vessels, with one point of contact for management and crew.