ABOUT CAPTAIN LIAM

Born on

the Ocean

I’m Captain Liam Devlin, a superyacht captain, expedition leader, and leadership advocate with over 25 years at sea. My journey began on the coastline of Byron Bay, Australia, where I developed a deep connection to the ocean and started my career as a PADI instructor before progressing into commanding luxury yachts around the world.

Today, my focus goes beyond operations, it’s about how we lead, how we care for our people, and how we protect the environments we operate in.

At the core of everything I do are three pillars: crew wellness, environmental stewardship, and leadership.

I believe that high-performing yachts are built on strong, supported crews. Creating a culture where people feel valued, clear, and motivated isn’t just good leadership it’s essential for safety, performance, and long-term success at sea.

I’m equally passionate about protecting our oceans. From integrating sustainable practices onboard to supporting conservation initiatives, I aim to ensure that the places we explore today are preserved for the future.

Leadership ties it all together. Whether I’m on the bridge, working with owners, or mentoring crew, my approach is grounded in clarity, consistency, and leading by example setting standards that elevate both the experience and the industry as a whole.

Through my work, my platforms like Check In Tuesday, Captains Chat and the Captain’s Course, my mission is simple: to raise the standard of yachting by developing better leaders, stronger teams, and more responsible operations at sea.

From Dive Mask to the Bridge — Captain Liam Devlin

The Journey

FROM DIVE MASK
TO THE BRIDGE

Apr 2023 – Present · Fort Lauderdale, Florida

CAPTAIN — M/Y UNBRIDLED

Current command of M/Y Unbridled, with expertise spanning maritime safety and crisis management. Alongside active command, building the Captain Liam platform — courses, consulting, and content raising the standard of leadership across the yachting industry.

Sep 2016 – Jun 2023 · Fort Lauderdale, Florida

CAPTAIN — M/Y CARYALI

Nearly seven years in command of M/Y CaryAli, overseeing all aspects of vessel safety, crew welfare, owner experience, and operational excellence across international programs.

Oct 2008 – Sep 2016 · Fort Lauderdale, Florida

CHIEF OFFICER / RELIEF CAPTAIN — LADY M

Eight years serving as Chief Officer and Relief Captain, developing deep operational expertise and command readiness across extended vessel programs.

2009 – Present · Dominican Republic & Caribbean

OWNER — A BLUE HORIZON

Founded A Blue Horizon, a full-service marine agency providing efficient and cost-effective solutions across all levels of maritime business within the Dominican Republic and throughout the Caribbean — addressing logistical and supply challenges across the region.

Oct 2008 – Present · World

OWNER — WHY NOT ENJOY

Founded Why Not Enjoy, a mission-driven organisation dedicated to improving the lives of children around the world through the promotion of peace, love, and happiness.

Jun 2009 – Jan 2011 · Otay Valley

GENERAL MANAGER — OTAY VALLEY ROCK, LLC

Brought in as a consultant following a change of ownership to ensure a successful takeover and profitable ongoing management. The company was subsequently sold to a major global mining company.

Jul 2007 – Jan 2012 · International

CAPTAIN — M/Y SEA LEGEND

112ft Hargrave 2008 — delivering the highest standard of guest safety and satisfaction across Canada's East Coast, Central America, South America, the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and Baltic. Led subordinate management teams, managed financial logistics, and made critical executive decisions in complex international cruising environments.

Sep 2005 – Jun 2007 · Global

CAPTAIN — MEGA YACHT TRITON

165ft Delta 2006 with twin Caterpillar engines and Northern Lights generators. Navigation across the Pacific (North and South), Atlantic (North and South), and Mediterranean. Full command responsibility for operational performance, crew management, cost efficiency, and carrier compliance.

Oct 2004 – Jun 2005 · Florida

FIRST MATE — QUEEN OF DIAMONDS

130ft Fead ship with twin Caterpillar engines — Navigation across Florida, Caribbean, and South America. Responsible for international regulatory compliance, tax implications in new business environments, and cross-border document management.

"My mission is simple: raise the standard of yachting by developing better leaders, stronger teams, and more responsible operations at sea."

- CAPTAIN LIAM DEVLIN

What I Stand For

THE VALUES

These are not aspirations. They are the operating principles I have lived and led by across 25 years at sea — and the foundation of everything built on this platform.

Work With Captain Liam

Clarity Over Assumption

Crew always know where they stand, what is expected, and why it matters. Ambiguity is a leadership failure.

Consistency Under Pressure

The standards do not flex with mood or circumstance. The leader who holds standards on a flat sea holds them in a gale.

Lead From the Front

Excellence is modeled, not mandated. A captain never asks the crew to meet a standard they are not personally demonstrating.

Protect the Ocean

Every decision made aboard has an environmental consequence. Responsible seamanship means stewardship of what we are privileged to operate within.

Embrace What's Coming

AI, future propulsion, evolving crew structures — the captain who understands what is changing leads with confidence. The one who ignores it gets left behind.