Former Yacht Crew Turns Yacht Manager

Established by Graeme Lord, Fairport Yacht Support is an independent shore support company that provides management services to superyachts.  With 16 yachts totalling metres on his books he has found it necessary to expand again and add yet more staff.


Romy Barden is to join the company as Yacht Account Manager.  She brings with her a vast knowledge of Yacht Financial Administration and Accounting as well as Crew Administration, Payroll and Management.


Romy’s background includes four years as a Yacht Stewardess serving aboard

  • Unity
  • Affinity
  • Excellence III
  • Independence

She has traveled to Nova Scotia, St Lawrence Seaway, Great Lakes, Caribbean, Panama Canal, Costa Rica, Galapagos Islands, Seattle, Savannah, Spain and Italy; and spent almost four years as a Yacht Administrator at International Yacht Collection (IYC).


At Fairport she will handle International Safety Management; International Ship and Port Security; Yacht Financial Administration and Accounting; Crew Administration, Payroll, and Management; Operations and Technical Management with Flag States/Class Administration; and Worldwide Logistical Support.