News v2 - Divergent Yachting

9 simple steps to a new yacht building process

Our Director Derek Munro has recently shared his approach to a new build yacht process with The Superyacht Buyer Report. Derek breaks down a complicated process of building a new... read more →

A guide to the International Safety Management (ISM) Code and why yachts need it

The International Safety Management (ISM) Code is a set of international guidelines which all commercially registered yachts over 500 gross tonnes must adhere to. It was set by the International... read more →

A new arrival to Divergent Yachting

Welcome the new arrival to our Divergent Yachting team - Matthew Drew. He joins our Yacht Management team as one of our DPAs and ISM Compliance Managers. Since going to... read more →

How to prepare, plan and manage a successful new build project for a client…

Thorough planning is imperative to help achieve the optimum end product for each Client. Although a yacht is a product to be used to gain great pleasure and relaxation, as... read more →

Its competition time…

Its competition time...We recently asked ThirtyC to come up with a custom colouring page for our crew onboard S/Y Black Pearl, a bit of competitive fun whilst we have some... read more →

Covid – 19 Useful Links // Divergent Yachting

We have included some useful links below to information directly regarding shipping/yachting during the Covid-19 crisis. If you have any queries regarding Yacht Management or need any assistance during this... read more →

Divergent Yachting Policy to attend all Class, Radio/Flag Surveys and Audits…

It’s the policy at Divergent Yachting for members of the management team to attend all Class, Radio and Flag Surveys and Audits in order to provide continued support to the... read more →

Divergent Yachting attends the Benetti Yachtmaster event in Barcelona

From the 19 to 21 February, Barcelona hosted the first of two stages of the 20th edition of the Benetti Yachtmaster, a one-of-a-kind event that for 20 years has brought... read more →

Divergent Yachting supporting this years Superyacht Charities Ball

Divergent Yachting is looking forward to this years Superyacht Charities Ball being held on the 28th of March at St Mary’s Football Stadium in Southampton. The generosity our industry shows... read more →

Reflecting on a successful 2019 for Divergent Yachting and welcoming 2020

Merry Christmas Everyone & Happy New Year. Welcome to our latest newsletter recapping on a successful 2019 and welcoming 2020... As we reflect on what a wonderful 2019 it has been as a company,... read more →

“A class balancing act” discussion with Derek Munro

Derek Munro, Director of Divergent Yachting will be attending The Superyacht Forum (TSF) and the METS trade exhibition this year. On Monday afternoon Derek has the pleasure of sharing a... read more →

Maintenance of Pilot Ladders

Pilot ladders remain the most efficient way for pilots to board vessels and even though this is a simple process improper pilot boarding arrangements continue to give rise to claims.... read more →

Yacht fire safety awareness advice whilst docked in a Marina

In the past year, several high-value yachts have caught fire while docked inside a marina. Fortunately, so far, no casualties have been reported. However, some of the yachts were either... read more →

You’re Fired…

We spoke to our Head of Compliance, David Goldie about the topic and process of terminating a crew members contract. I continue to receive phone calls and emails from Captains... read more →

A clean hull makes for a faster sailing yacht…

Just recently Divergent Yachting assisted S/Y Black Pearl crew and Dive Master to construct all of the relevant documentation to ensure a safe and well planned dive including the Permit... read more →

SY Black Pearl wins BIG at the World Superyacht Awards 2019

Divergent Yachting is proud to announce SY Black Pearl came away with the award for ‘Best Sailing Yacht 60m and above’ and alongside MY DAR the coveted ‘Best Yacht of the... read more →

EU Ship Recycling Regulation “Inventory Of Hazardous Materials”

Formal Regulation– EU Ship Recycling Regulation (EC 1257/2013) 2013 The ship recycling industry - which dismantles old and decommissioned ships enabling the re-use of valuable materials - is a major... read more →

La Belle Classe Superyacht Symposium

A favourite port of call for owners and their superyachts and a base for numerous designers and the major brokers, the Principality of Monaco has always been an exclusive destination.... read more →

Supporting The Superyacht Charities Ball

Held on the 23rd of March at St Mary's Stadium Southampton, The Superyacht Charities Ball gathers over 500 of our industry professionals to raise much needed funds for Sail 4... read more →

SY Black Pearl nominated for the World Superyacht Awards 2019

The nominations have been announced for the World Superyacht Awards 2019 and our very own SY Black Pearl has been selected in the Sailing category for this years awards. Attended... read more →

Divergent Yachting adds another yacht contract to its ever growing fleet…

Divergent Yachting would like to proudly announce another yacht contract has been signed on February 1st. The private motor yacht 75m in length has been added to the fleet for... read more →

Superyacht Black Pearl wins Best Naval Architecture award

Divergent Yachting’s Director Derek Munro recently attended the Boat International Design & Innovation Awards in Cortina to see Black Pearl WIN the Naval Architecture Award in the Sailing Yachts category... read more →

Divergent Yachting announce a new yacht management contract to kick off 2019

A fantastic start to 2019 for Divergent Yachting by proudly announcing that we have just signed a contract with a 110m private motor yacht for all ISM/ISPS and MLC aspects... read more →

Divergent Yachting presented with a Full Term Document of Compliance for the Cayman Islands and UK Flag

Why do we have a Document of Compliance? In order for a yacht management company to formally manage a yacht that is Commercially registered or private that is ‘voluntary compliant’... read more →

VIDEO – Superyachts.com Interview with our Director Derek Munro

CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO We are joined by Derek Munro, Director of Divergent Yachting to discuss Divergent Yacht's fresh new face on the yachting scene, with ambitious innovation to... read more →

Thank you Monaco Yacht Show 2018

There’s always a buzz in the air at the Monaco Yacht Show as the Superyacht world comes together in this iconic location for a week of business and pleasure. This... read more →

Meet Superyacht Black Pearls Executive Chef Richard Cullen

Divergent Yachting Head of Compliance David Goldie presented the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry ‘Ships Cook’ certificate to Richard Cullen, the Executive Chef onboard Superyacht Black Pearl. Richard successfully ran his... read more →

Divergent Yachting represented at this years Monaco Yacht Show

Divergent Yachting team are looking forward to attending this years Monaco Yacht Show. Our Director Derek Munro will be joined by Head of Compliance David Goldie and Marketing and PR... read more →

Divergent Yachting Launch – Official Press Release

Divergent Yachting launches into the Superyacht Management market. Divergent Yachting is the brainchild of S/Y Black Pearl’s Owners Representative, Derek Munro. The bespoke management company has been set up to provide clients... read more →

Are yacht crew aware of the dangers enclosed spaces onboard might have in store?

During a recent visit to one of the yachts under the direct management of Divergent Yachting, our Head of Compliance David Goldie took the opportunity to carry out a number... read more →

Owner’s Rep Takes On Yacht Management

There are many challenges owners’ representatives face during the course of a yacht build, however, when the project truly pushes the boundaries of innovation and technology, the pressure can be... read more →

Crew Safety Compromised by Design

At The Superyacht Design Forum, the Summit showroom hosted a discussion on superyacht designs, and if designers who favour aesthetics over efficiency could be putting the lives of crew at... read more →

Onboard Black Pearl with Derek Munro

A day in the life of the owner's representative for S/Y 'Black Pearl'… I suppose there are worse places in the world to have an office than aft on the... read more →

Derek Munro – ISS Person of the Year

Along with 4 other industry professionals Derek (as the Chairperson) set up the ‘Superyacht Charities Foundation’ (SYC) as a charity in the UK. After a few individually successful events the... read more →

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