Consulting
Technical & operational support
Engineering perspective, operational insight and practical support for technical priorities, onboard systems, project conversations and complex yacht decisions.
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Superyacht Engineers
Real-world support, training and career development for superyacht professionals.
We help engineers, interior crew, captains and yacht professionals with practical mentoring, technical guidance, training and industry insight built from real onboard and operational experience.
35+
years in the naval and superyacht industry
20+
years onboard as Chief Engineer
350+
complex yacht projects managed
YTH
practical yacht training ecosystem
What we do
A clearer way to navigate a complex industry.
Superyacht Engineers brings together technical support, career mentoring, operational leadership, practical training and selected professional visibility under one clear platform. The focus is simple: better technical, career and operational decisions.
Mentoring
Career mentoring & guidance
One-to-one guidance for yacht professionals who want to grow faster, avoid common mistakes and build a stronger professional path.
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Leadership
Operations & decision-making
Support for leaders dealing with pressure, crew dynamics, owner expectations, operational priorities and real-world decisions.
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Interior
Interior & guest experience
Practical insight for interior crew, chefs, guest experience teams, setup readiness and service standards through Yacht Training Hub and Yacht Interior Setup.
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Yacht Training Hub
The practical training entry point.
Yacht Training Hub is the educational doorway of Superyacht Engineers: free resources, focused courses, mentoring sessions and practical tools for people who want to enter, grow or lead inside the superyacht industry.
Who it’s for
Built for serious yacht professionals and organisations.
The platform supports people and organisations that need practical clarity, not generic advice. Whether you are entering yachting, leading a department, managing a project or building a career, the goal is to help you make better moves.
Engineers
For yacht engineers and technical crew preparing for stronger competence, leadership and career progression.
Interior crew
For stewardesses, Chief Stewardesses, chefs and guest experience teams who need real standards and practical preparation.
Captains & senior crew
For leaders managing operations, people, owners, pressure and complex onboard decisions.
Owners, managers & yacht industry
For organisations and professionals that need grounded technical judgement, operational sense and trusted industry perspective.
About
The people behind the platform.
Superyacht Engineers is built on real experience from machinery spaces, guest service, new-build projects, yacht operations, training and leadership.
Founder · Former Chief Engineer · Technical leadership · Yacht training
Riccardo Peirano
Riccardo brings more than 35 years of naval and superyacht experience, including over two decades as Chief Engineer, three new-build yacht projects, operational leadership, project management coordination and the creation of technical departments from scratch.
Co-founder of YTH · Founder of Yacht Interior Setup · Interior operations
Natalia Navarro
Natalia brings solid onboard and shore-side experience in yacht interiors, Chief Stewardess leadership, guest experience, crew dynamics, supply coordination and operational interior setup for complex yacht projects.
Insights
Industry intelligence without the noise.
The Yacht Expert View is the editorial arm of the platform: blog posts, newsletter insight and professional commentary on careers, new builds, technology, crew pressure, training and the patterns shaping the superyacht world.
Latest videos & shorts
New
Real conversations. Real experience.
Videos and short-form content support the platform with practical insight on leadership, yachting, professional growth and life inside the industry.
New Boost Productivity: Master the 25-Min Pomodoro Sprint #shorts
2026-04-26
Fire Safety Systems Explained: From Basics to Advanced Tech #shorts
2026-04-25
Understand Others: Question First Impressions & Walk In Their Shoes! #shorts
2026-04-24
SMART Goals Explained: Make Your Dreams Achievable NOW! #shorts
2026-04-24
For Filipino yacht professionals
A dedicated page for Filipino professionals in yachting.
Filipino crew are a respected and important part of the superyacht industry. We created a dedicated Filipino / Tagalog page to offer a clearer and more familiar starting point for professionals who already work in yachting or want to build a serious career in the sector.
Respect · Community · Professional growth
A focused space built with respect for the discipline, contribution and professionalism of Filipino crew in the superyacht world.
Contact
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