About us
A Family Story
In 2003, Carolina Villa founded SCS Ship and Crew Services, inspired by her deep passion for the maritime world and entrepreneurial spirit.
SCS is a family-run business that quickly evolved into a full-service shipping agency, thanks to the extensive experience and in-depth knowledge brought by Sergio Villa, former Admiral of the Genoa Coast Guard.
Subsequently, in 2018 Ship & Crew Services launched SCS Yachting.
Thanks to the extensive experience and deep expertise of the management team, supported by experienced professionals, the company offers high-quality services 24/7 to assist owners and captains in the delicate phases of yacht management.
SCS Yachting aims to operate with unparalleled standards in the yachting industry, guiding clients with a customer-centric approach that places their needs and expectations at the heart of everything we do. We focus on delivering exceptional, tailored services that ensure the success and satisfaction of each owner and crew.
By consistently exceeding expectations, we create long-term partnerships based on trust and transparency. Our commitment is to ensure that every yacht in our fleet remains operational, well-supported, compliant with regulations and always ready for the next adventure.
Years of experience
Yachts under management
Crew managed per year
Offices
Our Values
Integrity
Conducting business with honesty, transparency and fairness in all interactions and decisions.
Excellence
Committing to the highest standards of quality in services, maintenance and operations, ensuring optimal performance of each yacht.
Safety and Compliance
Upholding rigorous safety standards and ensuring full compliance with maritime regulations, flag state requirements and classification societies.
Trust and Reliability
Building long-term relationships based on trust, dependability and a proven track record of delivering results.
Our services
Yacht Agency
SCS Yachting, with offices in Genoa and Porto Cervo, offers a range of specialized yacht agency services, including a luxury concierge service designed to meet the unique needs of Superyachts.
Yacht management
At SCS Yachting, we take care of every aspect of yacht management with precision and dedication. Our expertise ensures smooth operations, financial transparency, and top-tier maintenance. From technical support to crew administration and regulatory compliance, we provide personalized solutions to meet the vessel’s needs.
Crew management
Our comprehensive crew management services cover Seafarer contracts, payroll, compliance with training and certification, ensuring your team is professional, motivated and aligned with the yacht’s highest standards.
Yacht crew recruitment & Training
SCS Yachting specializes in sourcing and selecting highly qualified yacht crew members who match your vessel’s specific requirements. Our meticulous recruitment process ensures that every candidate meets the highest standards of professionalism, experience, and discretion.
STED
Our team carries out nautical consultancy activities on a daily basis and carries out the bureaucratic obligations of the vessel or pleasure vessel under the Italian flag through the Central Nautical Telematic Archive (ATCN)
Flag registration
SCS Yachting follows Owners in evaluating the best solution for vessel registration
What they say about us
Carolina, Michela and their father Sergio Villa are professionals of exceptional value—meticulous and attentive to every single request I’ve made over the years. I started working with SCS Yachting in 2010 and will continue to work with them whenever I’m in Liguria. Not only have they carried out their duties as agents with dedication, but they have always supported me carefully through any issues involving the authorities. It’s a pleasure to work with them, and without a doubt, I recommend them to anyone in need of assistance with any maritime activity.
Felice Barletta
Captain MY Invictus
I have had the opportunity to work with SCS Yachting over the past few months. The recruiting team is dedicated and always meets the highest standard requirements of the client. SCS Yachting provides excellent service and is an absolute pleasure to work with. Their services are highly recommended.
Catty Lomonte
Owner’s representative MY Luce
Super efficient, flexible, quick to find solutions, with a great selection of quality crew… everything you need when you go to a recruitment agency. I will definitely use SCS Yachting again.
Roberto Cuomo
Captain My Lejos 3
I have worked with SCS Yachting first as a potential candidate and shortly after as an employer. From the very beginning, SCS demonstrated the utmost professionalism, dedication, and discretion as a recruiter—while maintaining a friendly and personal approach. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a high-quality recruitment and agency service, and I will certainly work with them again in the near future
Giorgio De Marco
Captain MY Lady Hertha
I’ve been using SCS Yachting for a couple of years now and truly appreciate their professionalism, efficiency, and local knowledge. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to any yacht, regardless of size, for assistance with all necessary operations.
Dennis Schlegelmilch
Captain SY BRISTOLIAN