YACHT COMMAND & PROJECT SUPPORT

A steady hand.
At every stage.

Relief captaincy, yacht crossings, shipyard periods and new-build support. A direct, personal service for owners, captains and yacht managers.

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CAPTAIN RODRIGO VASCONCELOSBASED IN PORTUGAL
YV / OPERATIONAL PERSPECTIVESTUDY 01
Conceptual yacht studyAn original nautical line illustration of a yacht, with a passage line and operational callouts. This is not a drawing of a client vessel. COMMANDREADINESS N
From the yard to open water.CONCEPTUAL YACHT STUDY
MCA Master 3000 GTPROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
14+ yearsYACHTING EXPERIENCE
Worldwide cruisingATLANTIC · PACIFIC · BEYOND
One direct contactFROM FIRST BRIEF TO HANDOVER

01 / SERVICES

The right support.
When it matters.

Cover for your captain. A passage to plan. A yard period to coordinate. An operational voice at the build table. Each assignment starts with your yacht and your priorities.

01

COMMAND & CONTINUITY

Relief captaincy

Planned leave, rotational cover and short-term command. A considered handover, a clear brief and continuity on board.

Leave & rotational coverTemporary command
Scope of support
  • Vessel documentation and operational brief review
  • Crew familiarisation and owner / manager liaison
  • Continuity of onboard routines and safety management
  • Documented handover to the returning or permanent captain
Discuss relief cover
02

PASSAGE & REPOSITIONING

Crossings & deliveries

Coastal deliveries, seasonal repositioning and offshore crossings. From vessel readiness to a properly managed arrival.

Offshore crossingsYacht deliveries
Scope of support
  • Readiness review, passage planning and weather-window assessment
  • Crew requirements, familiarisation and watchkeeping arrangements
  • Agreed passage updates for owners and managers
  • Arrival condition report and operational handover
Plan a passage
03

COORDINATION & OVERSIGHT

Shipyard & refit support

An owner-side presence through maintenance periods, refits and technical upgrades. Clear priorities, progress and reporting.

Refit coordinationOwner representation
Scope of support
  • Work-list development, priorities and quotation comparison
  • Shipyard liaison, contractor coordination and progress follow-up
  • Tracking agreed budgets, variations and owner approvals
  • Sea-trial coordination, defect-list follow-up and handover support
Discuss a yard period
04

FROM SPECIFICATION TO SERVICE

New-build support

A captain’s operational perspective throughout the build. Helping turn owner requirements into a yacht that works in service.

Build-captain supportCommissioning & delivery
Scope of support
  • Operational specification, layout and maintainability review
  • Build-stage follow-up, shipyard liaison and owner reporting
  • Commissioning and sea-trial attendance within the agreed brief
  • Crew planning, safety-management setup and delivery readiness
Discuss a new build

Support is defined by the agreed assignment. Technical design approval, specialist surveys and statutory certification remain with the appointed engineers, surveyors, class and flag authorities.

02 / SELECTED EXPERIENCE

Built on time aboard.
And time in the yard.

A background spanning private yacht programmes, dual-season charter operations, major refits and Pacific exploration.

A practical understanding of what owners expect, what crew need and what a yacht requires to operate well.
2021 — 2026

Private yacht programme

Captain / Programme Manager

Owner liaison, crew leadership, shipyard coordination and technical upgrades, with budget control, audit preparation and long-term maintenance planning.

2020 — 2021

Dual-season charter operations

Master · 170 ft Sanlorenzo

Atlantic crossings, shipyard periods in La Spezia and charter operations, combining crew management with the demands of a busy guest programme.

2017 — 2020

Major refit & survey coordination

Master / Yacht Manager · Barcelona

Major refit, annual and ten-year surveys, contractor liaison, owner representation and preparation for commercial registration.

2015 — 2016

Pacific exploration

Co-Captain · Explorer yacht

Remote cruising through the Panama Canal, Galápagos, French Polynesia, Samoa, Kiribati and the Marshall Islands.

Selected career experience. Further details and references are available on request.

Request CV & references

YOUR DIRECT POINT OF CONTACT

Rodrigo Vasconcelos

Captain · Yacht Programme Manager

LANGUAGES

English · Portuguese · Spanish · French

03 / THE CAPTAIN

Professional command.
Personal accountability.

I’m Rodrigo Vasconcelos, a superyacht captain and yacht programme manager based in Portugal. My work brings together command at sea, owner representation and the practical demands of running and improving a yacht.

Yachting Ventures is the direct point of contact for my relief, passage and project-support assignments. The approach is straightforward: understand the brief, agree the responsibilities, communicate clearly and leave a proper handover.

  • MCA Master 3000 GT
  • Diploma in Superyacht Management
  • Designated Person Ashore training
  • Ship Safety & Security Officer
Speak directly with Rodrigo

04 / HOW WE WORK

Clear from the first conversation.

01 — BRIEF

Understand.

The vessel, programme, location, dates and the support you actually need.

02 — AGREE

Define.

Scope, responsibilities, suitability, fees, expenses and reporting—agreed before work begins.

03 — DELIVER

Stay connected.

A practical presence on board or at the yard, with updates at an agreed frequency.

04 — HANDOVER

Close properly.

A clear record of completed work, outstanding items and the next decisions to make.

BEFORE WE SPEAK

A few practical
questions.

Where can assignments take place?

Rodrigo is based in Portugal. International assignments can be discussed, subject to availability, travel arrangements, vessel suitability and the approvals relevant to the role.

Can you work alongside our existing captain or manager?

Yes. Relief cover and project support can be scoped around an existing captain, yacht-management company or owner’s representative, with the reporting line and decision-making authority agreed in advance.

How are assignments priced?

A proposal is prepared around the yacht, duration, location and responsibilities. Fees, travel, accommodation and other agreed expenses are set out before an assignment is accepted. There is no automatic booking or payment on this website.

What should I include in an enquiry?

The type of support, vessel length or gross tonnage, flag and private or commercial status where known, location or route, preferred dates and a brief description of the assignment. Please do not send passport scans, crew medical records or other sensitive documents through an initial enquiry.

LET’S DISCUSS YOUR ASSIGNMENT

What does your
yacht need next?

A short relief period, a long passage or a project taking shape. Share the brief and let’s establish the right scope.

EMAIL RODRIGO

rod@yachting.ventures

CALL DIRECTLY

+351 917 771 444
Availability and suitability confirmed for each assignment.

WEBSITE INFORMATION

Website notice.

Yachting Ventures presents the professional captaincy and yacht project-support services of Captain Rodrigo Vasconcelos. Assignments are agreed directly; this website does not accept bookings or payments.

Website operator

Rodrigo Ribeiro Usera de Vasconcelos, professionally known as Captain Rodrigo Vasconcelos, operates this website personally under the Yachting Ventures brand. Based in the Algarve, Portugal, with international assignments by arrangement. Email: rod@yachting.ventures. Telephone: +351 917 771 444.

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