British Superyacht Welcomes Mark Whiteley Design and Equiom
British Superyacht is delighted to welcome two distinguished industry leaders to our growing membership portfolio: award-winning yacht design studio Mark Whiteley Design and global professional services provider Equiom.
As an organisation committed to bringing together the globally renowned quality and excellence of the superyacht industry around the British Isles, these new additions underscore the immense depth of talent, heritage, and technical expertise thriving across our sector.
World-Class Aesthetics: Mark Whiteley Design
Based in Lymington, Mark Whiteley Design is celebrated internationally for producing some of the most refined exterior styling and interior architecture in modern yachting. With decades of pedigree at the pinnacle of yacht design, founder Mark Whiteley and his studio have shaped iconic vessels across both sail and power, collaborating with prestigious global shipyards including Royal Huisman and Heesen.
From modern classics such as the custom sailing yacht Ouzel and the celebrated 65-metre Aquarius, to high-performance contemporary yachts, Mark Whiteley Design exemplifies proportion, restraint, and an intuitive connection to life on the water. Their philosophy balances timeless visual elegance with meticulous spatial planning and engineering integration. By joining British Superyacht, the studio reinforces the critical role that British design innovation plays on the global superyacht stage.
Global Expertise in Ownership and Structuring: Equiom
Complementing this creative prowess is Equiom, an international leader in corporate, trust, and fiduciary services. Trusted by superyacht owners, family offices, and yacht managers worldwide, Equiom’s specialist marine team simplifies the intricate legal, fiscal, and operational landscape of superyacht ownership.
Operating across key maritime jurisdictions—including the Crown Dependencies, the UK, Europe, and the Middle East—Equiom delivers bespoke multi-jurisdictional registration, ownership structuring, and VAT and customs compliance across the entire lifecycle of an asset. Their expertise in crew employment, payroll administration, and ongoing statutory governance ensures owners and captains operate smoothly in an increasingly demanding regulatory environment. Equiom’s presence within the portfolio represents the pinnacle of British and regional fiduciary excellence.
Stronger Together in Leading the Industry
The inclusion of Mark Whiteley Design and Equiom highlights the comprehensive ecosystem that defines the British Isles superyacht sector: seamless collaboration between visionary design and robust maritime administration.
Whether designing a multi-million-pound custom yacht or navigating complex cross-border VAT frameworks for private and commercial operations, British talent continues to set global standards for craftsmanship, reliability, and innovation.
Our strap line, "Stronger Together in Leading the Industry," represents our conviction that shared knowledge, peer networking, and collective advocacy elevate our entire community. As both organisations step into our member directory, they bring valuable insights to our upcoming forum discussions, technical roundtables, and collaborative initiatives.
Please join us in offering a warm welcome to Mark Whiteley Design and Equiom.
