Yacht Charter APA Accounting Support
We support the Captain who is responsible for all funds from the Advanced Provisioning Allowance (APA) spent by any crew member. Confusion or disagreement with the final reconciliation of the APA is the most common source of dissatisfaction with the yacht charter experience. Attention to detail and verification of preferences with the charter broker are the most direct way to avoid future dissatisfaction and ensure repeat clients.
Per standard charter agreement, the captain shall exercise due diligence in the expenditure of the APA and advise the charterer - at intervals - as to the disbursement and balance.
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Key areas to manage with detail:
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Stock Beverage Preferences
The guest preference sheet often requires clarification as to amounts of individual beverages – especially expensive wines and liquor.
Fuelling
Fuel should be purchased at the lowest purchase point available.
Also duty free options for fuel savings should be utilized as permitted.
Purchase Location of Provisions
If the vessel is in Fort Lauderdale, but initiating the charter in the Bahamas, provisioning will be more economical in FTL.​