YACHT MANAGEMENT & CAPTAIN SERVICES
Experience earned at sea.
Trust built over decades.
From day-to-day vessel management to captain services, refits and complex projects, Holdfast provides knowledgeable, hands-on support wherever it’s needed.
25+
YEARS ON THE WATER
500 GT
USCG MASTER CAPTAIN
WORLDWIDE OPERATIONS
HOLDFAST YACHT MANAGEMENT
Your vessel deserves
experienced insight.
Owning and operating a yacht comes with a lot of moving parts. Crew, maintenance, schedules, vendors, budgets and unexpected issues all need someone paying attention.
Holdfast Yacht Management brings those pieces together under one dedicated point of contact. From routine operations to major projects, Captain Michael Tews stays involved, keeps owners informed and makes sure the right things are getting done at the right time.
The result is straightforward: fewer details for the owner to chase and greater confidence in how the vessel is being managed.
YACHT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
One point of contact. Every detail accounted for.
YACHT MANAGEMENT
Day-to-day oversight of your vessel, including maintenance, scheduling, vendors, crew and operational needs, keeping everything organized and moving forward.
CAPTAIN SERVICES
Professional full-time, relief and temporary captain services for private and charter yachts, with a focus on safe operations, clear communication and proper vessel care.
NEW BUILDS & REFITS
Owner-focused oversight throughout new construction and refit projects, coordinating with shipyards, contractors and vendors while keeping progress, quality and priorities in view.
YACHT DELIVERIES & REPOSITIONING
Careful planning and professional command for coastal and long-range yacht deliveries, relocations and repositioning.
OWNER REPRESENTATION
An experienced presence looking after your interests when you can’t be there—from shipyard periods and service work to vendor coordination and project decisions.
PRE-PURCHASE & TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Practical insight before you make a major investment, helping identify vessel condition, technical concerns and potential issues that deserve a closer look.
ADDITIONAL CAPABILITIES
- Crew Placement
- Recovery & Repo Support
- ISM & Flag State Support
ABOUT CAPTAIN MICHAEL TEWS
Professional. Reliable. Results-driven.
"I’ve spent my career aboard private and charter yachts, working across operations, crew leadership, engineering, refits, new builds and cruising programs around the world.
That experience shaped how I run Holdfast: stay ahead of the details, communicate clearly and solve problems before they become bigger ones. My clients know they have someone looking out for their vessel and their interests."
- USCG Master
- PADI Divemaster
- Bridge Resource Management
- Ship Security Officer
- Advanced Fire Training
- Commercial Assistance Towing
WORLDWIDE YACHT OPERATIONS
Different waters.
The same standard.
From familiar cruising grounds to challenging passages and international projects, my career has taken me across some of the world’s most active yachting regions. That firsthand knowledge brings valuable perspective to every vessel, route and project Holdfast takes on.
THE HOLDFAST APPROACH
Clear from the start. Accountable throughout.
01
UNDERSTAND
I’ll start by understanding what you need, where things stand and what a successful outcome looks like.
02
ASSESS
I review the vessel, project or situation, identify priorities and lay out the best path forward.
03
EXECUTE
From coordinating people and vendors to managing work and solving problems along the way, I'll stay involved from start to finish.
04
REPORT
I keep you informed without overwhelming you - clear updates, straightforward communication and no wondering where things stand.
GET IN TOUCH
Private Service. Personal Attention.
PRIVATE SERVICE REQUEST
Share a few details about your vessel and needs. I'll be in touch promptly.
Let's start the conversation.
PHONE
(302) 609-4045
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CONFIDENTIAL. PROFESSIONAL
Your information and vessel details are handled with utmost discretion.
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