Who We Are

Operational expertise.
Human commitment.

At Upwind Solutions, we combine technical expertise with genuine human commitment — acting as the discreet orchestrator behind each yacht's operations since 2021.

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About Upwind Solutions

Built on trust. Driven by people.

"It's people caring about people."

Our mantra

At Upwind Solutions, we combine technical expertise with a strong emphasis on human relationships, acting as the discreet orchestrator behind each yacht's operations.

Operational expertise and genuine human commitment guide the way we work, with meticulous attention given to communication, coordination and the standards experienced onboard.

Rather than simply managing vessels, we build trusted partnerships with owners, captains and crews — ensuring clarity, consistency and long-term confidence throughout every project.

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The Standards We Operate By

Proven through real yacht operations.

From luxury phinisi to private yachts navigating Indonesia, our standards exist to protect performance, relationships and long-term asset value.

Exceptional Service

Luxury is measured through consistency.

  • High-end hospitality standards inspired by luxury service environments
  • Attention to presentation, onboard flow and guest comfort
  • Discreet coordination between shore support and crew

Integrity

Trust is built through clarity.

  • Transparent communication and accountable decisions
  • Structured reporting and operational visibility
  • Oversight focused on protecting long-term yacht value

Respect

Strong operations begin with understanding people.

  • Multicultural teams ashore and onboard working within a shared professional culture
  • Collaborative relationships with owners, captains and partners
  • Cultural intelligence across Indonesia's diverse cruising environments

Continuous Improvement

Excellence evolves with experience.

  • Advanced yacht care solutions extending vessel longevity
  • Strategic partnerships enhancing onboard comfort and lifestyle
  • Continuous refinement of operational and service standards

The People Behind Upwind

Committed to excellence.

Upwind Solutions operates through a hands-on shore team supporting yacht owners, captains and onboard crews every day — acting as the discreet link between shore and sea.

Andy Brusselmans — Founder & Director, Upwind Solutions

Founder & Director

Andy
Brusselmans

Andy leads operations, strategy and owner relationships across all yacht projects and launches in Indonesia. With a background in luxury hospitality (Mauritius hotels) and a passion for Indonesian waters, he launched Prana by Atzaro in 2018 before founding Upwind Solutions in 2021 — building it into Indonesia's leading independent yacht management company.

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Mayesti

Accounting Manager

Ensures financial coordination, reporting accuracy and operational transparency across all managed vessels.

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Leo

Purchasing Manager

Manages sourcing, provisioning logistics and supplier coordination for fleet operations across Indonesia.

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Alex

Brand & Experience Manager

Drives guest experience direction, brand coherence and onboard service standards across all projects.

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Agus

HR & Vessel Legal Manager

Oversees recruitment, payroll and crew administration supporting captains and onboard teams.

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Bram

Chief Engineer

Provides technical oversight across maintenance planning, diagnostics and dry dock coordination.

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Koko

Assistant Engineer

Supports onboard maintenance and technical troubleshooting across the fleet.

Working daily alongside exceptional captains and crews who ensure excellence at sea.

Our Fleet

Current Operational Management

The following vessels currently rely on Upwind Solutions for day-to-day yacht management and structured operational oversight in Indonesia.

Luxury Phinisi · 55m

Prana by Atzaro

Explorer Superyacht · 60m

Aqua Blu

Luxury Phinisi · 47m

The Maj Oceanic

Sailing Vessel · 48m

Sanctuary

Phinisi · 24m

Samkara

Motor Yacht · 32m

Freedom 104

Traditional Vessel · 32m

Ikan Kayu

Motor Vessel

Kelana

Motor Yacht · 17m

Heysea 58

Motor Yacht · 13m

Azimut 43

Selected Projects & Consulting

Beyond ongoing management.

In addition to ongoing contracts, Upwind Solutions has supported a range of yacht launches, restructuring phases and hospitality-driven operational projects. Additional projects are undertaken on a confidential basis.

Kayra

Phinisi · 38m

Pre-launch set-up, crew onboarding and operational preparation for first season in Indonesian waters.

Typhoon

Tender · 9m · Refit

Technical supervision and refit coordination during full vessel overhaul.

Additional projects

Confidential

A number of projects are managed on a confidential basis at the request of owners.

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Ready to work together?

Whether you're looking for full yacht management, targeted consulting or operational support — we'd love to hear about your project.

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