FAQs
General
70/ONE is a boutique superyacht partner providing bespoke services across yacht construction, refits, day-to-day management, compliance, and luxury charters.
Mega Yacht Solutions has transitioned into a new chapter as 70/ONE, carrying forward the same trusted team, expertise, and dedication to excellence.
Build & Refit
We manage the entire pipeline from initial concept design to final delivery, ensuring hands-on construction oversight so no detail is overlooked.
Yes, our experienced team oversees all technical specifications, shipyard contracts, and regulatory compliance throughout the build process.
Every project is different. The design phase alone can take anywhere from six months to more than two years, with construction typically taking a further two to five years depending on the yacht's size, complexity, level of customization and shipyard programme.
The important part is not simply reaching delivery. Decisions made during design and construction will influence how the yacht operates for years afterwards. 7O/ONE represents the owner's interests throughout that process, from the earliest conversations through construction, sea trials and delivery.
A new build involves a shipyard, designers, naval architects, technical specialists, lawyers, suppliers and eventually captain and crew. Each has their own responsibility. The owner's representative has one: the owner.
7O/ONE provides an experienced point of contact throughout the project, helping coordinate the people involved, challenge decisions where necessary and keep the owner's requirements at the centre of the build.
Ideally, before the shipyard and major specifications are finalised.
Early involvement gives us the opportunity to support the decisions that shape the project rather than simply oversee decisions already made. However, we can also join an existing project where additional owner representation or technical oversight is required.
There isn't one shipyard or designer that is right for every project. The right team depends on the yacht you want to create, the technical requirements, intended use, budget, programme and the way you want to work.
Our role is to help assess those considerations objectively and represent your interests through the selection process.
As involved as you want to be.
Our job is to understand what matters to you, maintain oversight of the detail and give you clear information when a decision genuinely requires your attention.
Behind that sits the work owners should rarely need to see: checking, challenging, anticipating and resolving. The detail should create calm for an owner, not more complexity.
At delivery, the yacht completes her final sea trials, commissioning, flag and class certification and the handover of documentation, before moving into operation with her captain and crew. Delivery is the end of construction, not the end of the relationship.
Sea trials, commissioning, documentation, operational readiness and the transition to captain and crew all need careful coordination. 7O/ONE can remain alongside the yacht beyond delivery through ongoing yacht management, compliance and future refit support.
Yes. 7O/ONE manages refits from scope and specification through tender, yard and contractor selection, contract, on-site supervision and redelivery, including major paint and technical refits.
A refit follows the same principle as a new build: the owner's interests come first, and the detail is controlled so that cost, quality and schedule are not left to the yard.
For a major refit, ideally 12 to 18 months before the yard period. Yard slots for larger yachts book early, and a clearly defined scope is the best protection against cost and time overruns.
Management
You are assigned a single, dedicated manager who intimately understands your yacht, your captain, and your exact expectations—ensuring zero handovers.
We handle full operational management, safety compliance, financial accounting, and crew administration to keep your vessel running seamlessly.
Yacht management brings the operational, technical, financial, crew and regulatory requirements of yacht ownership under professional oversight.
At 7O/ONE, the purpose is straightforward: remove complexity from ownership without removing the owner's visibility or control.
Depending on the requirements of the yacht, our management services can include technical management, financial administration, budgeting and reporting, crew employment and payroll, flag and class compliance, ISM, ISPS and MLC, maintenance planning, safety and security, insurance administration and ongoing operational support.
The service is built around the yacht rather than forcing every owner into the same management structure.
You will know them by name.
Every 7O/ONE client has a named manager who knows their yacht, captain and expectations. There is no B-team, no unnecessary handover and no ambiguity about who is responsible.
That personal accountability is deliberate. Our size allows us to remain close to the yachts and people we represent.
There isn't a single management fee appropriate for every yacht.
The cost depends on factors including the yacht's size, operational profile and the level of support required. We establish the scope first, then provide a clear proposal for the management required.
7O/ONE controls costs through agreed annual budgets, regular reporting of actual spend against budget, and close work with the captain on procurement and supplier costs. Clear budgets. Clear reporting. Clear accountability.
Financial management should give an owner visibility over where money is being spent and why. We work closely with the captain and relevant suppliers to monitor expenditure, maintain accurate reporting and identify issues before they become unnecessary costs.
Through planned maintenance, technical oversight, close communication with the captain and crew, and early identification of potential issues.
The objective isn't simply to respond when something fails. It is to understand the yacht well enough to anticipate what is coming and plan accordingly.
Yes. Our management capabilities include ISM, ISPS and MLC requirements alongside flag and class compliance and wider operational support.
These are areas where detail matters. Our job is to ensure responsibilities, deadlines and requirements are understood and acted upon without the owner having to carry that complexity.
A Designated Person Ashore (DPA) is the shore-based contact required under the ISM Code, giving the captain and crew a direct link to the highest level of management. Commercially operated yachts of 500GT and above must have one, and many owners of private or smaller yachts choose to apply the same standard.
7O/ONE provides DPA services as part of yacht management, and as a standalone service.
Yes. 7O/ONE supports crew recruitment, employment contracts, payroll, certification and MLC compliance, working with the captain to build and keep a settled, well-qualified crew.
Yes. Owners and captains have 24/7 access to the 7O/ONE team for anything urgent, starting with their named manager. Yachts do not operate to office hours.
Owners and captains need to know who to call when something requires attention. 7O/ONE's model is built around direct access, personal accountability and people who know the yacht rather than a faceless service desk.
Yes.
Charter Management can sit alongside Yacht Management, allowing the operational and commercial sides of the yacht to work together rather than independently.
Yes. 7O/ONE manages the full handover from your current manager, including the Safety Management System, flag and class records, crew contracts, accounts and supplier arrangements, so the yacht keeps operating without disruption.
We agree a transition plan and timeline with you and your captain before anything changes.
Charter
Charter management is the commercial management and representation of a yacht within the charter market.
It brings together positioning, marketing, broker relationships, enquiries, contracts, calendar management and coordination with the captain and crew.
7O/ONE prepares a yacht for charter by reviewing her commercial registration and compliance, crew, inventory and guest areas, and by agreeing an owner-use calendar around the charter programme. It starts with the yacht, the owner and the programme.
We work with the captain and crew to understand how the yacht should operate for charter, how owner use should be protected and what needs to be in place before welcoming guests.
A successful charter programme should work around ownership – not the other way around.
There is no responsible single figure.
Charter revenue depends on the yacht, its size, age, specification and condition, its charter rate, availability, cruising programme and ultimately the number of weeks booked.
We can assess the yacht and build a realistic charter strategy around it.
Our approach combines commercial representation with the operational understanding required to deliver the charter successfully.
That includes charter strategy, broker relationships, enquiry management, contracts, calendar coordination and charter marketing, working closely with the owner, captain and crew throughout.
Marketing can include photography, film, destination content, digital campaigns and direct communication with the international brokerage network.
To charter a yacht with 7O/ONE, tell us your dates, destination and group size. We shortlist suitable yachts, agree the itinerary and guide you through the charter contract, usually the MYBA agreement. Start with what you want from the time away rather than simply choosing a yacht.
Tell us when you want to travel, where you'd like to explore, who is joining you and what matters to you onboard. From there, we can identify suitable yachts, discuss itineraries and availability and guide you through the charter agreement.
Once booked, the detail begins: preferences, provisioning, itinerary, transfers and everything required before you step aboard.
Charter rates vary significantly according to the yacht, season, destination and length of charter.
The advertised weekly rate is also not necessarily the final cost. Depending on the charter, additional costs can include VAT or local taxes and an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) covering variable expenses during the trip.
Typically, the base charter fee covers the yacht, her crew and the yacht's standard onboard equipment and amenities.
Variable expenses such as fuel, food and beverages, berthing and certain shoreside arrangements are generally separate and funded through the APA. The exact terms vary by yacht and charter agreement, so we'll make the costs clear before you commit.
The APA is a fund paid before the charter to cover variable expenses incurred during your time aboard.
These can include fuel, food and drink, marina fees, port charges and other arrangements made specifically for your charter. The captain manages the account and keeps a record of expenditure.
The amount varies by yacht, but it is commonly around typically 25–40% of the charter fee. Any remaining funds are returned at the end of the charter, while any overspend is settled separately.
Gratuity is discretionary.
Practices vary between cruising regions and charter agreements. As a general industry reference, 10–20% of the charter fee is customary depending on satisfaction, with the gratuity usually given to the captain for distribution amongst the crew.
Your 7O/ONE charter contact can advise you on the appropriate convention for your particular charter.
Most charter yachts are licensed to carry a maximum of 12 guests overnight; larger yachts certified as passenger yachts can carry more. It depends on the yacht and her certification.
7O/ONE will only recommend yachts suitable for the number of guests travelling and will confirm the permitted overnight and cruising capacity before booking.
A week is the most common charter period, particularly during the main Mediterranean (May to October) and Caribbean (December to April) seasons, but shorter and longer charters can sometimes be arranged depending on the yacht, programme and availability.
The most popular charter destinations are the Western Mediterranean (the French Riviera, Monaco, Corsica, Sardinia and the Balearics), the Eastern Mediterranean (Croatia, Greece and Turkey) and the Caribbean, with growing interest in more remote cruising grounds such as the Indian Ocean, South East Asia and the high latitudes.
We will suggest the right destination around when you want to travel and what you want from the time away.
In the Mediterranean, the main charter season runs from May to October, with July and August the busiest and most expensive months. In the Caribbean, the season runs from December to April, with peak demand over Christmas and New Year. Shoulder months such as June and September often offer better availability and quieter anchorages.
A good charter broker does considerably more than find an available yacht.
They understand the yachts, crews, destinations and charter market; help compare suitable options; negotiate and coordinate the charter; and remain involved from the first conversation through to embarkation.
For 7O/ONE, that relationship is personal. We want to understand how you actually want to spend your time on the water and then take care of the detail required to make it happen.
70/ONE is a boutique superyacht partner providing bespoke services across yacht construction, refits, day-to-day management, compliance, and luxury charters.
Mega Yacht Solutions has transitioned into a new chapter as 70/ONE, carrying forward the same trusted team, expertise, and dedication to excellence.
We manage the entire pipeline from initial concept design to final delivery, ensuring hands-on construction oversight so no detail is overlooked.
Yes, our experienced team oversees all technical specifications, shipyard contracts, and regulatory compliance throughout the build process.
Every project is different. The design phase alone can take anywhere from six months to more than two years, with construction typically taking a further two to five years depending on the yacht's size, complexity, level of customization and shipyard programme.
The important part is not simply reaching delivery. Decisions made during design and construction will influence how the yacht operates for years afterwards. 7O/ONE represents the owner's interests throughout that process, from the earliest conversations through construction, sea trials and delivery.
A new build involves a shipyard, designers, naval architects, technical specialists, lawyers, suppliers and eventually captain and crew. Each has their own responsibility. The owner's representative has one: the owner.
7O/ONE provides an experienced point of contact throughout the project, helping coordinate the people involved, challenge decisions where necessary and keep the owner's requirements at the centre of the build.
Ideally, before the shipyard and major specifications are finalised.
Early involvement gives us the opportunity to support the decisions that shape the project rather than simply oversee decisions already made. However, we can also join an existing project where additional owner representation or technical oversight is required.
There isn't one shipyard or designer that is right for every project. The right team depends on the yacht you want to create, the technical requirements, intended use, budget, programme and the way you want to work.
Our role is to help assess those considerations objectively and represent your interests through the selection process.
As involved as you want to be.
Our job is to understand what matters to you, maintain oversight of the detail and give you clear information when a decision genuinely requires your attention.
Behind that sits the work owners should rarely need to see: checking, challenging, anticipating and resolving. The detail should create calm for an owner, not more complexity.
At delivery, the yacht completes her final sea trials, commissioning, flag and class certification and the handover of documentation, before moving into operation with her captain and crew. Delivery is the end of construction, not the end of the relationship.
Sea trials, commissioning, documentation, operational readiness and the transition to captain and crew all need careful coordination. 7O/ONE can remain alongside the yacht beyond delivery through ongoing yacht management, compliance and future refit support.
Yes. 7O/ONE manages refits from scope and specification through tender, yard and contractor selection, contract, on-site supervision and redelivery, including major paint and technical refits.
A refit follows the same principle as a new build: the owner's interests come first, and the detail is controlled so that cost, quality and schedule are not left to the yard.
For a major refit, ideally 12 to 18 months before the yard period. Yard slots for larger yachts book early, and a clearly defined scope is the best protection against cost and time overruns.
You are assigned a single, dedicated manager who intimately understands your yacht, your captain, and your exact expectations—ensuring zero handovers.
We handle full operational management, safety compliance, financial accounting, and crew administration to keep your vessel running seamlessly.
Yacht management brings the operational, technical, financial, crew and regulatory requirements of yacht ownership under professional oversight.
At 7O/ONE, the purpose is straightforward: remove complexity from ownership without removing the owner's visibility or control.
Depending on the requirements of the yacht, our management services can include technical management, financial administration, budgeting and reporting, crew employment and payroll, flag and class compliance, ISM, ISPS and MLC, maintenance planning, safety and security, insurance administration and ongoing operational support.
The service is built around the yacht rather than forcing every owner into the same management structure.
You will know them by name.
Every 7O/ONE client has a named manager who knows their yacht, captain and expectations. There is no B-team, no unnecessary handover and no ambiguity about who is responsible.
That personal accountability is deliberate. Our size allows us to remain close to the yachts and people we represent.
There isn't a single management fee appropriate for every yacht.
The cost depends on factors including the yacht's size, operational profile and the level of support required. We establish the scope first, then provide a clear proposal for the management required.
7O/ONE controls costs through agreed annual budgets, regular reporting of actual spend against budget, and close work with the captain on procurement and supplier costs. Clear budgets. Clear reporting. Clear accountability.
Financial management should give an owner visibility over where money is being spent and why. We work closely with the captain and relevant suppliers to monitor expenditure, maintain accurate reporting and identify issues before they become unnecessary costs.
Through planned maintenance, technical oversight, close communication with the captain and crew, and early identification of potential issues.
The objective isn't simply to respond when something fails. It is to understand the yacht well enough to anticipate what is coming and plan accordingly.
Yes. Our management capabilities include ISM, ISPS and MLC requirements alongside flag and class compliance and wider operational support.
These are areas where detail matters. Our job is to ensure responsibilities, deadlines and requirements are understood and acted upon without the owner having to carry that complexity.
A Designated Person Ashore (DPA) is the shore-based contact required under the ISM Code, giving the captain and crew a direct link to the highest level of management. Commercially operated yachts of 500GT and above must have one, and many owners of private or smaller yachts choose to apply the same standard.
7O/ONE provides DPA services as part of yacht management, and as a standalone service.
Yes. 7O/ONE supports crew recruitment, employment contracts, payroll, certification and MLC compliance, working with the captain to build and keep a settled, well-qualified crew.
Yes. Owners and captains have 24/7 access to the 7O/ONE team for anything urgent, starting with their named manager. Yachts do not operate to office hours.
Owners and captains need to know who to call when something requires attention. 7O/ONE's model is built around direct access, personal accountability and people who know the yacht rather than a faceless service desk.
Yes.
Charter Management can sit alongside Yacht Management, allowing the operational and commercial sides of the yacht to work together rather than independently.
Yes. 7O/ONE manages the full handover from your current manager, including the Safety Management System, flag and class records, crew contracts, accounts and supplier arrangements, so the yacht keeps operating without disruption.
We agree a transition plan and timeline with you and your captain before anything changes.
Charter management is the commercial management and representation of a yacht within the charter market.
It brings together positioning, marketing, broker relationships, enquiries, contracts, calendar management and coordination with the captain and crew.
7O/ONE prepares a yacht for charter by reviewing her commercial registration and compliance, crew, inventory and guest areas, and by agreeing an owner-use calendar around the charter programme. It starts with the yacht, the owner and the programme.
We work with the captain and crew to understand how the yacht should operate for charter, how owner use should be protected and what needs to be in place before welcoming guests.
A successful charter programme should work around ownership – not the other way around.
There is no responsible single figure.
Charter revenue depends on the yacht, its size, age, specification and condition, its charter rate, availability, cruising programme and ultimately the number of weeks booked.
We can assess the yacht and build a realistic charter strategy around it.
Our approach combines commercial representation with the operational understanding required to deliver the charter successfully.
That includes charter strategy, broker relationships, enquiry management, contracts, calendar coordination and charter marketing, working closely with the owner, captain and crew throughout.
Marketing can include photography, film, destination content, digital campaigns and direct communication with the international brokerage network.
To charter a yacht with 7O/ONE, tell us your dates, destination and group size. We shortlist suitable yachts, agree the itinerary and guide you through the charter contract, usually the MYBA agreement. Start with what you want from the time away rather than simply choosing a yacht.
Tell us when you want to travel, where you'd like to explore, who is joining you and what matters to you onboard. From there, we can identify suitable yachts, discuss itineraries and availability and guide you through the charter agreement.
Once booked, the detail begins: preferences, provisioning, itinerary, transfers and everything required before you step aboard.
Charter rates vary significantly according to the yacht, season, destination and length of charter.
The advertised weekly rate is also not necessarily the final cost. Depending on the charter, additional costs can include VAT or local taxes and an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) covering variable expenses during the trip.
Typically, the base charter fee covers the yacht, her crew and the yacht's standard onboard equipment and amenities.
Variable expenses such as fuel, food and beverages, berthing and certain shoreside arrangements are generally separate and funded through the APA. The exact terms vary by yacht and charter agreement, so we'll make the costs clear before you commit.
The APA is a fund paid before the charter to cover variable expenses incurred during your time aboard.
These can include fuel, food and drink, marina fees, port charges and other arrangements made specifically for your charter. The captain manages the account and keeps a record of expenditure.
The amount varies by yacht, but it is commonly around typically 25–40% of the charter fee. Any remaining funds are returned at the end of the charter, while any overspend is settled separately.
Gratuity is discretionary.
Practices vary between cruising regions and charter agreements. As a general industry reference, 10–20% of the charter fee is customary depending on satisfaction, with the gratuity usually given to the captain for distribution amongst the crew.
Your 7O/ONE charter contact can advise you on the appropriate convention for your particular charter.
Most charter yachts are licensed to carry a maximum of 12 guests overnight; larger yachts certified as passenger yachts can carry more. It depends on the yacht and her certification.
7O/ONE will only recommend yachts suitable for the number of guests travelling and will confirm the permitted overnight and cruising capacity before booking.
A week is the most common charter period, particularly during the main Mediterranean (May to October) and Caribbean (December to April) seasons, but shorter and longer charters can sometimes be arranged depending on the yacht, programme and availability.
The most popular charter destinations are the Western Mediterranean (the French Riviera, Monaco, Corsica, Sardinia and the Balearics), the Eastern Mediterranean (Croatia, Greece and Turkey) and the Caribbean, with growing interest in more remote cruising grounds such as the Indian Ocean, South East Asia and the high latitudes.
We will suggest the right destination around when you want to travel and what you want from the time away.
In the Mediterranean, the main charter season runs from May to October, with July and August the busiest and most expensive months. In the Caribbean, the season runs from December to April, with peak demand over Christmas and New Year. Shoulder months such as June and September often offer better availability and quieter anchorages.
A good charter broker does considerably more than find an available yacht.
They understand the yachts, crews, destinations and charter market; help compare suitable options; negotiate and coordinate the charter; and remain involved from the first conversation through to embarkation.
For 7O/ONE, that relationship is personal. We want to understand how you actually want to spend your time on the water and then take care of the detail required to make it happen.