Carlos has been in the yachting industry for the better part of 22 years, in that time, he has managed to work various roles as superyacht crew, working himself all the way to the prestigious rank of Chief Engineer Unlimited. That not being enough, he later set out to become a Superyacht captain, to be more well rounded in his abilities.
Carlos now holds a 1600 GT captain’s license as well as his Engineering credentials. Having been so many years depending on yacht managers on shore, which many superyachts employ, he saw many faults and deficiencies in the work that was provided, that’s what ignited his idea of becoming a yacht manager.
Now with over 5 years of management experience, along with his background, Carlos tends to a select number of clients and suppliers all over the world. Currently under management are vessels in the Mediterranean and the Americas from 24m to 60m.
Founder’s Vision: HYC Management
HYC Management embodies a unique philosophy born from over the years. The inspiration for this venture arose from a recognized void in the market: the industry’s urgent need for heightened professionalism and radical transparency within the large yacht management
sector.
Redefining the Standard
In response to common industry shortcomings particularly regarding inflated budgets and the friction between contractors and shipyards, we have established a disruptive approach. To eliminate even the appearance of a conflict of interest, HYC Management refrains from handling direct payments. By removing ourselves from the cash flow, we enhance transparency and ensure our loyalty remains exclusively with the owner.
The Pillars of HYC
- The Client-Centric Model: Our approach balances the technical precision of a Yacht Master with the strategic insight of a commercial director. We offer an affordable, high-end alternative where the client’s peace of mind is the ultimate metric of success.
- Integrity as a Cornerstone: We prioritize 100% financial transparency. To ensure absolute impartiality, we remain strictly independent and refrain from any yacht brokerage or sales practices. This allows us to focus solely on management without the distraction of sales commissions. In the tightly knit yachting community, our reputation is our most valuable asset; we grow through a legacy of quality service and fiscal honesty rather than transactional interests.
- Flexibility & Freedom: We eschew the traditional “lock-in” of long-term management contracts. We believe our value should be proven every day; our clients stay because they choose to, not because they are legally bound.
“Our standing in the industry is affirmed by clients who value a management partner that is as invested in the vessel’s integrity as they are.”
