ADVERTORIAL QUAY HELPERS
How many hours do you spend on admin in a week. Are there other tasks that require your attention? Virtual Pursers are here to help you
can be extremely limited. Virtual Pursers aim to revolutionise the yachting industry by providing a practical solution to seamlessly, effortlessly and efficiently navigate yacht administration. Not only an innovative service, Virtual Pursers have a wider vision to provide an opportunity for other yacht pursers to continue their careers ashore, accommodating lifestyle changes and family commitments – introducing, the concept of “The Purser You’ll Never Lose”, a way to retain all of the information and experience that comes with a great purser, for years to come.
No matter the size of the yacht or the extent of the need, as trusted yachting professionals, Virtual Pursers are readily available to support all vessels. This flexible approach is ideal for yachts that are fully crewed, have minimal space on-board, or who don’t necessarily require full-time support. Fulfilling the role of a purser, just virtually, Virtual Pursers perform a wide range of services, including; vessel and crew administration, accounting, logistics, itinerary planning, provisioning, and guest concierge. With access to a skilled purser, the benefits are far reaching and can also
This flexible approach is ideal for yachts that don’t necessarily require full-time support
in the day. As a captain or senior crew member, do you need that extra pair of hands?
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The world is changing, and so should the way we work. 2020 fast-tracked the shift from local to remote quicker than anyone would have anticipated. Working on-board yachts, crew are accustomed to virtual communications and technology bridging the gap between the vessel and shore-based parties. With the technological advancements available today, working remotely is not only easy, but also considered the ‘new normal’ and with it comes endless opportunity.
A manifesting idea, brought to light by the pandemic, Virtual Pursers was founded by experienced yacht Pursers Bec McKeever and Dominique Smit. Offering remote assistance to superyachts just as ‘virtual’ becomes the standard, Virtual Pursers provide a bespoke, cost-effective shoreside solution with the mission to save time and alleviate stress. The administrative pressures faced by yacht owners, captains, management companies, and even full- time pursers, can be difficult to keep on top of. With first-hand knowledge and experience, the team of industry experts understand that time
ime is a precious commodity; with a yacht to run and guests to care for, understandably sometimes there simply aren’t enough hours
extend to establishing uniform operations for fleets, better preparing brokers for charter, or lending a helping hand to shipyards/marinas.
With a physical presence throughout Europe and Asia-Pacific, Virtual Pursers operate worldwide and function as an extension of the crew, acting as the land-based bridge to shoreside counterparts. With over 20 years’ combined experience, working for an impressive array of yachts all over the globe, the team provides a specialised service built on the foundation of practical knowledge. Appreciating the importance of client service, significant emphasis is placed on developing lasting, meaningful relationships where trust, consistency and communication is key.
Flexible to your requirements, Virtual Pursers have worked with numerous operational platforms and systems and are able to tailor a wide range of services to suit your preferences. Virtual Pursers can confidently assume all the responsibilities of a purser on-board, allowing for more time and less stress. Providing a dedicated purser anywhere, anytime, Virtual Pursers are the purser you’ll never lose.
For further information please visit the website
www.virtualpursers.com
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