A family business built on maritime pedigree and high standards.
Maritime Yacht Services is led by James and Sophie Tapp, and has developed around practical maritime experience, craftsmanship and accountability.
Husband and wife team James and Sophie Tapp come from a maritime background of pure pedigree — a lifetime's education with an eye for detailing, knowledge and quality finishing.
James is a qualified yacht surveyor and designer with a predominantly sailing upbringing, a genuine love of the sea, and numerous titled powerboat accolades.
Sophie has built a reputation for ultra-high standards as a first-class international superyacht tender refit specialist, working with global design and management companies — influenced by her father, Mark Pascoe of Falcon Tenders, formerly Pascoe International.
Established in 2007, the business has grown around a dedicated team of skilled craftspeople — many known to the Tapps for over twenty years. The company structure has been demerged: Maritime Yacht Services, headed by James, concentrates on the UK and commercial market under 24m, while Maritime Management, overseen by Sophie, specialises in the superyacht market and international tender projects.
You communicate directly with Sophie, James and your designated project manager — not a remote desk.
Many of our craftspeople have worked together for over twenty years. It is a way of life to us all.
Weekly cost reports and photo records mean you always know precisely where the project stands.
