Shoreside Support

Shoreside Support, formed by Paul Boyce, Roger Emtage and Michael Howorth, is a professional group offering services to the large yacht industry. The founders have a combined maritime and seagoing experience of more than 100 years. They offer expert guidance in all aspects of running a large and complex yacht and her crew, taking into account all current and proposed regulations.

We specialise in professional personal assistance to Captains and Owners who do not require full management but do need backup ashore. We recognise that in the world of professional yachting it is the Captain who is in the best position to manage the vessel, but he may require external independent support, advice and assistance.

We aim to meet that requirement and ensure that the needs of the Owner, Captain and crew are all met.

Captain Paul Boyce has served aboard cruise ships before coming ashore as an ISM, ISPS and Safety Consultant. His knowledge of Shipping Legislation including ISPS and ISM requirements, have enabled him not only to develop flag state approved security plans but also to develop understandable ISM & Training manuals along with customised database programmes that simplify on board yacht procedures. Working aboard large yachts he identified the need for many to call upon the services of shore side support. He is an accredited trainer and ISPS course provider, teaching courses to Flag State accepted standards and is a qualified ISM & ISPS lead Auditor.

Captain Roger Emtage spent time on cruise ships and as port pilot in Barbados before joining the MCA. Ten years there as surveyor and examiner of Masters and Mates led to five years with the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry (CISR) where he was Surveyor in Charge of the European office. Now retained by the CISR in the capacity of advisor and consultant, he is familiar with all flagging issues and has an encyclopaedic knowledge of ISM documentation and class surveys. His involvement with the many aspects of; private and commercial yachts, new build projects, ISM and ISPS, has made for a varied package of experience.

Captain Michael Howorth served in passenger liners before entering commercial yachting. He has commanded several significant yachts and is currently engaged by a shipyard acting as trials master during the construction of several large yachts and has particular experience in high speed and water jet craft. He is a frequent contributor to many leading yachting magazines. He is a co author, with his wife Frances, of books on safety and survival at sea as well as correct procedures to be followed aboard large yachts including The Bridge Procedures Guide, the Yacht Captains Handbook and the Log Book designed specifically for use aboard professional yachts.

These combined, experiences offer professional personal support to Captains and Project Managers, rather than thrusting management from a distant brokerage office upon them. In the world of professional yachting it is frequently the yachts master who best understands the needs of the owner and seek to support him in that role. At the same time this assembled group talents can be utilised by owners, brokers and managers.