Estate & Shore-Based Staff Vetting

Mitigating risks faced by private estates, family offices, and managements

Why It Matters

Risk doesn’t end at sea. From yacht management offices to private estates and family offices, trusted staff play a critical role in safeguarding operations, assets, and reputations. Yet a single unsuitable hire can expose owners and principals to financial loss, reputational harm, or personal security risks. Safe Sail’s Voyage Risk Assessment provides the foresight and intelligence needed to plan confidently, protect assets, and ensure smooth, incident-free operations.

Our Approach

We combine investigative tradecraft, OSINT, and compliance expertise to deliver actionable, conflict-free intelligence reports. Each case is tailored to the position and environment, whether it’s a private secretary, estate manager, driver, nanny or senior office executive. Our process adheres to AML/KYC standards and data protection requirements, ensuring defensibility and discretion.

What We Check

Identity & Profile

Verification of biographical details, addresses, and documentation.

Legal & Regulatory

National and international criminal, civil, and regulatory checks.

Financial Integrity

Credit history, bankruptcies, and indicators of financial vulnerability.

Professional Credentials

Verification of qualifications, licences, and certifications. Reference checks to confirm skills, conduct, and reliability.

Reputation & Integrity

Media and social media analysis for red flags (adverse press, extremist views, inappropriate conduct, etc.).

Business Affiliations

Directorships, shareholdings, and links to entities that may pose conflicts of interest.

international

Screening for PEP status and international sanctions/watchlist entries.

Optional Enhanced Checks

Driving licence & traffic history (for drivers/security roles). Dark web exposure screening for compromised credentials.