Design Asset Management is an independent yacht management firm specialising in technical management, operational logistics, and project oversight for superyachts and specialised maritime programmes. Built on practical industry experience, the company works closely with yacht owners who require detailed, hands-on management rather than a standardised corporate model.
The company was founded by Kevin Spiker, whose career spans shipyard management, yacht newbuild supervision, and command at sea. This combination of technical and operational experience shapes the firm’s approach to yacht management, where planning, transparency, and proactive oversight are central principles.
Design Asset Management supports vessels operating internationally through a comprehensive set of services designed to simplify the increasingly complex operational environment surrounding modern yachts.
Core Services
Global yacht operations and voyage logistics
Technical management and maintenance oversight
Crew payroll, contracts, and compliance administration
Refit planning and shipyard project management
Crisis management and incident coordination
The company works with owners and maritime organisations that require consistent operational control across multiple jurisdictions. This includes coordinating customs procedures, managing regulatory compliance, arranging provisioning and spare parts logistics, and maintaining continuous operational support.
Unlike larger yacht management groups that operate extensive fleets, Design Asset Management positions itself as a boutique management partner, focusing on a smaller number of vessels while maintaining direct oversight of technical, financial, and operational details.
As superyachts become increasingly complex and global cruising programmes expand, specialised management firms are playing a growing role within the industry. Design Asset Management represents this newer model of yacht management: smaller, technically experienced, and built around direct engagement with owners and crews.
