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Sean P. Meagher

Yacht Consultant

Sean@WorthAvenueYachts.com +1 (508) 292-4363

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Born and raised on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Sean Meagher was given his first boat, a Laser, at just 8 years old. By 12, he graduated to a 13-foot Boston Whaler, and at 18, he earned his first Captain’s license, becoming the youngest Captain ever at Hyline Cruises, a ferry service between Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard.

From the ice fields of the Northwest Passage and the North Pole to the volcanoes and jungles of the South Pacific and Southeast Asia, Captain Meagher has piloted some of the world’s finest yachts in the most remote regions on the planet. Aboard M/Y Latitude, he completed three historic expeditions. In 2014, he led Latitude—an impressive though non-ice-classed design by Vripack—through the Northwest Passage (east to west), becoming the 216th boat in history to do so. In 2015, he undertook a second expedition, this time from west to east, making Latitude only the 9th vessel ever to achieve this feat. His achievements earned him the prestigious Boat International Voyager Award. In 2016, he pushed further, leading Latitude in a circumnavigation of Svalbard, an Arctic archipelago north of Norway, coming within 400 miles of the North Pole—the only private vessel ever to do so—earning another nomination for the Boat International Voyager Award.

Following these groundbreaking voyages, Captain Meagher led an extensive refit of Latitude in New Zealand, collaborating closely with Vripack. The refit was recognized with a nomination for Boat International’s Best Refit Award. After five years of adventure and wildlife photography, he transitioned into a new phase of his career, delivering Oceanco’s 109m Bravo Eugenia, leading the 60m expedition yacht Asteria from Mexico to Alaska, and captaining M/Y Seanna while serving as both the listing and charter broker.

As an award-winning Captain, a broker with Worth Avenue Yachts, and a maritime expert for the Department of Justice—most notably on the Amadea case—Sean offers a unique skill set in navigating high-value transactions, asset protection, and management solutions for an elite clientele. His specialized services include:

• Regulatory Navigation & Risk Mitigation – His ongoing work with the Department of Justice has honed his expertise in international compliance, asset structuring, and risk mitigation, ensuring that transactions adhere to evolving legal frameworks while protecting financial interests.
• Luxury Asset Acquisition & Management – As a broker at Worth Avenue Yachts, he has facilitated complex yacht transactions for ultra-high-net-worth clients, advising on ownership structures, tax strategies, and long-term asset optimization.
• Yacht Crew Recruitment & Management – His experience as a captain and expedition leader enables him to guide clients in hiring and structuring elite yacht crews, ensuring seamless operations and impeccable service.
• Bespoke Expedition & Charter Planning – With voyages spanning the Arctic to the South Pacific, Sean provides expert guidance on exclusive travel experiences, including personal and cyber security, provisioning, and environmental compliance.
• Specialized Services for High-Profile Clients – Having worked with business leaders, royalty, professional athletes, and entertainment figures, he understands the unique financial and privacy challenges of public figures and offers tailored, discreet asset management strategies.

Beyond yachting, Sean is a dedicated conservationist, actively involved with Ocean Voyages Institute in the fight against ocean plastics. He has spoken internationally on environmental sustainability and has documented plastic pollution in some of the most remote areas on Earth.

Since leaving Latitude, Sean has been an active broker, with over $28 million in listings and sales. His passion for exploration continues, with aspirations to lead further expeditions, including wintering in Svalbard to study and photograph polar bears. Additionally, he is involved in pioneering marine technologies, including non-toxic hull coatings and hydrogen fuel innovations.

Sean also serves as the Marine and Military Advisor for Engineered Fluids, a company specializing in biodegradable, non-toxic immersion cooling and pressure-compensating technologies.

Honors and Awards

• Boat International Voyager Award Winner (2016)
• Boat International Voyager Award Nominee (2017)
• Boat International Best Refit Award Nominee (2018)
• YCM Explorer Award Best Refit Award (2024)
• ACREW Best Captain Master Unlimited Award (2024)

Presentations and Seminars

• The Northwest Passage
• Svalbard and the North Pole
• Plastics in the Ocean and Solutions for Cleanup
• Any Vessel Can Be an Exploration Vessel
• The South Pacific: New Zealand to the Solomons
• Southeast Asia: Thailand
• The Franklin Expedition
• Smart Yachts & New Technologies
• Opening Speaker at the Explorer Summit in Monaco

Venues

• Harvard Business School
• Harvard Travelers Club
• Saint Francis Yacht Club
• Boston Sailing Club
• Mystic Seaport
• Massachusetts Maritime Academy
• Monaco Yacht Club

Memberships and Certifications

• USCG Master Unlimited All Oceans Sail and Power
• Member, St. Francis Yacht Club
• Member, Monaco Yacht Club
• Member, The Explorers Club, New York
• Rebreather, Nitrox, and Rescue Diver Certifications

Publications

• Southeast Asia Sea Pilot (2020 Edition)
• Vanuatu and Solomons – Contributed chapters based on years of South Pacific exploration
• Northwest Passage and Svalbard Pilot Books (2022)
• Documentary: The Highest Latitude – Watch here