Current Projects

Yacht Escort Ships, Intl., managed by it principals, Captain Stan and Mary Jane Antrim, remains as the only company to deliver fully Classed yacht support vessels and shadow boats. Having conceived of the shadow boat conversion concept in 2003 for the owner of Lady Lola, Stan and Mary Jane are currently (as of November 2007) in the midst of completing deliveries number 4, 5 and 6, as detailed below. All three of the projects are undergoing refit and conversion in Seattle, Washington. Vital to the integrity and quality of the YES product is the engineering expertise of the YES Engineer, Mr. Jeff Perry. Jeff is a licensed professional yacht Chief Engineer and served as the Quality Assurance supervisor for Delta Marine in Seattle for the 2 years prior to joining YES. Perry's engineering acumen coupled with the unparalleled naval architecture support of Boris Kirilloff (www.kirilloff.com), provide our clients with the counsel and support of a professional staff unmatched in marine knowledge and operational experience in the yachting industry.

Suri will sail in support of the luxury Hakvoort 50 meter motor yacht JeMaSa. At 173 feet LOA, SuRi offers the typical shadow vessel helicopter hangar supporting every toy and tender option available. The luxury yacht interior features a full size mirrored gymnasium, steam room, massage room, beauty salon and sky lounge offering every possible convenience for her guests. The full beam master suite with sitting room and his/her bathrooms is the ultimate in comfort while two additional guest cabins provide ensuite heads and walk-in closets.

SuRi is underway to the South Pacific. To enjoy her life story, please visit the excellent review at http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/yacht-reviews-feature-stories/8975-review-yacht-escort-ships-173-suri.html.

BEFORE: 166 Foot Crab Boat (ala "Deadliest Catch")

The R/V Davidson (175 feet LOA) was sourced and procured through YES. Drawing on Captain Antrim's expertise as a former Navy SEAL and naval intelligence officer, she is being converted and refit to serve as a security vessel in the oil fields off of Nigeria in West Africa. Upgrades to Davidson include anti-boarding apparatus, Fifi Class I water cannons, ballistic (bullet proof) glass and a FLIR surveillance system. She will sail to her new operating area from Seattle on December 10th.   DELIVERED!

The Pacific Provider is the first of the floating yacht club vessels to be operated by the Eastern Pacific Yacht Club (www.EPYC.com). She will offer the finest of guest accommodations, the Marlin Bar and a gourmet dining room for her members. On board the two 38 foot game boats will offer the opportunity to fish in the most remote and desireable fishing grounds in the world. Furthermore, the Pacific Provider will carry fuel, spare parts and mechanical support for the members who bring their sportfishing boats to the club's mothership. At 159 feet LOA, she will offer 60,000 gallons of fuel, ample fresh water and abundant ice as well as a plethora of toys and tenders for fun in the sun. Whether fisihing or just cruising, boating does not get any better than this. Pacific Provider is currently in dry dock undergoing her mechanical refit and conversion in preparation to sail on her maiden voyage from Seattle in May 2008.

Pacific Provider's Aft Deck Lounge at the Marlin Bar

YES 205 Foot Client Concept (naval architecture and general arrangements being finalized)