Our Ambassadors

Ambassadors – Yacht Trace and Partners

Our mission is to help the Superyacht industry by researching and delivering innovative, bespoke hardware and software solutions that help to promote sustainability, reduce environmental impact and simplify procedures.

AMBASSADORS

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Captain Billy Stevens MY 2 J’s Of London

Captain Billy Stevens
MCA Master 3000GT

Captain Billy Stevens holds an MCA Master 3000GT license and has over 15 years of operational experience in the superyacht industry, working worldwide aboard private and charter yachts up to 70m. For more than eight years he has served the same UHNW family aboard his current yacht, which operates with three tenders, the largest being 12m. This long-standing relationship has given him a deep understanding of what matters most: protecting the owner’s interests, maintaining high operational standards, controlling costs and, above all, preventing avoidable operational and technical issues

Billy has extensive experience in tender operations and towing across a wide range of environments and conditions. His work includes ocean passages between remote Pacific islands, as well as operations throughout the United Kingdom, the Caribbean and the Mediterranean, each with its own unique challenges. This experience led to his invitation to sit on the panel at Lloyd’s for Superyacht Tender Towing: Risks, Loss Prevention and the Future of Monitoring, where he shared first-hand insight with leading figures from across the industry.

Why Yacht Trace

After years of working with a different system, Billy made the switch to Yacht Trace. “My reasoning was straightforward: my Boss and the family’s interests deserve the best tools on the market, and Yacht Trace delivers exactly that. It supports my approach of staying ahead of problems rather than reacting to them, and gives me the confidence and control to run the yacht to the standard the owner expects”.

Captain Jonathan Chell MY Andiamo
Captain Jonathan Chell MY Andiamo
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Jonathan Chell Captain MY Andiamo

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Captain Jonathan Chell of M/Y Andiamo has been using the Yacht Trace tender monitoring system during operations.
Following a continuous 900-nautical-mile passage, Captain Chell said:
“Throughout the voyage the system proved reliable, intuitive and unobtrusive, providing real-time awareness of our tender without adding complexity to bridge operations.
The two-way monitoring system continuously reports tow status, battery condition, bilge activity and the tender’s position relative to the mothership, using its own dedicated communications network rather than relying solely on cellular coverage or AIS. This provides confidence that any developing issue would be identified immediately, even in remote operating areas.
From a practical standpoint, the installation was straightforward, the interface is simple to use, and after the initial setup the system quietly does its job in the background. Having completed a 900nm passage with it in operation, we are very happy with its performance and see it as another valuable layer of safety when towing, particularly during longer passages and night operations. It has given us greater confidence in our towing procedures and is a system we are pleased to have onboard.”

Maritime Experience


Jonathan Chell is an experienced British superyacht captain with a maritime career spanning nearly two decades. Having begun his career at sea in 2007 and progressed to captain in 2010, Jonathan has spent the past 16 years commanding yachts and navigating the challenges of modern superyacht operations.
He currently commands the 48-metre Baglietto motor yacht Andiamo, operating extensively throughout the Mediterranean.
With a hands-on approach to yacht management, Jonathan combines practical seamanship, technical expertise and a strong commitment to safe, efficient yacht operations. His responsibilities span navigation, passage planning, engineering oversight, crew leadership and delivering exceptional experiences for owners and charter guests.
A keen advocate of practical innovation, Jonathan has a particular interest in engineering and technology that genuinely improves life onboard.
He believes that the most effective technology is reliable, intuitive and designed around the real-world needs of captains and crew.

Beyond Yachting


Away from the bridge, Jonathan’s passion for engineering and technology extends into the automotive world.
An enthusiastic Porsche and classic Mini owner, he enjoys restoring and maintaining cars, documenting mechanical projects and producing automotive content.
Together with his wife Hilary, who also works in the superyacht industry, Jonathan enjoys travelling, skiing, exploring new destinations and discovering great food.
Whether navigating the Mediterranean or working on a mechanical challenge in the garage, Jonathan approaches everything with curiosity, attention to detail and an appreciation for practical engineering.
“The best technology doesn’t complicate an operation. It makes it safer, simpler and gives you confidence when it matters most.”

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Captain Matt Allen superyacht lalabe embassador yacht trace

Matt Allen Captain MY Lalabe

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Matt Allen, captain of the 2026 triple award-winning yacht Lalabe (built 2025), brings a hands-on, real-world approach to modern yacht command. He has been running the Yacht Trace system on board since August 2025 and we’re so pleased he is now an ambassador.  See the Video he sent in

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Matt Allen, captain of the 2026 triple award-winning yacht Lalabe (built 2025), brings a hands-on, real-world approach to modern yacht command. He has been running the Yacht Trace system on board since August 2025 and we’re so pleased he is now an ambassador.  See the Video he sent in

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Matt is well respected in the industry and through his own social media shows an authentic mix of captaincy, travel, and life on board. His content reflects the operational reality of running a yacht, with a clear, grounded perspective on the industry.

Personal interests and leadership

In his own time, Matt enjoys travelling with his partner and their dog, spending time with family and friends, and being outdoors — from snowboarding in the mountains to running and walking trails – With road trips from Yorkshire to far and wide places. A sharp contrast to life on board, swapping the heat of the yacht in destinations for time in the snow, cooler climates and less explored places.

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Ronny Roskosch

Maritime Experience

Ronny Roskosch is a seasoned maritime professional with over 30 years of international experience in yachting, commercial shipping, diving, and watersports operations. Born and raised in Germany, his lifelong passion for the sea led him from hands-on deck and diving work to senior command roles, earning a Master Mariner license and professional yacht captaincy. He has worked globally — Europe, the USA, the Caribbean, and the Bahamas — in roles ranging from commercial diver and scuba instructor to superyacht captain and resort owner. His experience combines technical expertise, leadership, and operational responsibility, always prioritising safety, efficiency, and reliability at sea.

Yacht Trace Experience

Ronny has used YachtTrace TM01 in operational conditions and finds it fast, simple, and reliable. His first installation took less than an hour with no complex wiring, and he appreciates the intuitive interface, real-time oversight, geofencing, and instant alerts that avoid constant alarms when a tender is being towed. “The system is very reasonably priced and provides useful support for insurance allowances along with preventing loss”.
“It’s technology is designed by people who understand real maritime operations.”

Personal interests and leadership

Beyond his ambassador role, Ronny combines deep operational knowledge with leadership and strategic planning. He is a PADI/SSI Master Instructor and DQI Freediving Course Director, with experience owning and managing diving resorts and yacht charter operations. Known for discipline, precision, and a solutions-focused mindset, he excels at leading professional teams and ensuring high standards onboard.
In his free time, Ronny is a passionate diver, underwater photographer, and freediver. He enjoys seabob and shark diving, exploring new destinations, sailing, motorsports, golf (handicap 8.2), mountain biking, skydiving, and international cuisine.
As a proud YachtTrace ambassador, Ronny continues to advocate for practical, reliable maritime technology that enhances safety, situational awareness, and operational efficiency in modern yacht operations worldwide.

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Bryan Antill

Maritime Experience

Captain Bryan Antill is an experienced superyacht captain commanding the 44.8 m luxury motor yacht Surina, built by Trident and offering refined charter experiences throughout the Caribbean. Surina accommodates up to 10 guests in five suites with a professional crew of eight, delivering bespoke voyages across the region’s iconic waters.
Bryan has served as Captain of Surina since November 2014, bringing a long tenure of leadership and operational excellence to the vessel. His extensive maritime background includes commanding yachts and commercial vessels, ensuring guest comfort, safety, and seamless onboard operations.
Known for his deep practical experience, calm leadership, and commitment to high standards at sea, Bryan oversees all aspects of Surina’s operations — from navigation and safety to crew management and guest service. Under his command, Surina continues to deliver exceptional charter experiences in some of the world’s most desirable cruising grounds.

Yacht Trace Experience

Bryan was the first purchaser of Yacht Trace and put the system through its paces in real operational conditions. As an experienced engineer with a naturally investigative approach, Bryan tested the system to its limits. We often say “thank goodness for Bryan”, as his feedback not only proved our new invention worked, but also helped us refine and improve it. We greatly appreciate the leap of faith he made and all his efforts in helping us become a success — his insight and hands-on testing have been truly invaluable. He really stands behind our product and thinks it will be a success! Thank you Bryan!

Personal interests and leadership

Bryan’s passion for the sea began early — at age twelve, he started working on his stepfather’s lobster boat, and by nineteen he was captain of a fishing boat himself. Apart from a two-year break to backpack through Europe and Africa, he has been at sea ever since. Bryan transitioned from fishing and commercial vessels to yachts in 2001, and since then has held the roles of both captain and chief engineer on different vessels.
Beyond his professional role, Bryan enjoys travelling and spending quality time with his wife and children, visiting destinations in the Bahamas and attending yacht shows in the US. He has a passion for good food, jetboating, rugby, staying connected with life-long colleagues, and pursuing hands-on projects in engineering and innovation.

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Dr. Dan Rogers started as an Electrician in 1997. He graduated from Loughborough University (BEng Hons) in 2003 and after a variety of posts, completed his PhD in 2014.

Dr Dan has evolved with experience of MW scale Lithium-Ion systems for energy storage, tracking and monitoring of tenders, Unmanned Ground Vehicles, Automotive ECU integration, Smart Appliances and Intelligent Traffic Management Systems – all from a variety of industries. Dr Dan also was instrumental in founding a centre for research into electrical energy for storage & applications, which involved novel control of a range of energy storage systems. He is currently researching and testing exciting new concepts.

Dr Dan has specialised in advanced embedded control/communications and battery management systems. After working with a number of Superyachts delivering monitoring solutions for tenders and chase boats, Dan together with Deborah Fry founded Yacht Trace, a company specialising in bespoke hardware and software solutions within the Superyacht Industry.

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Deborah Fry‘s journey began in London during the 1990s e-commerce boom, where she designed and developed websites for asset managers, playing a key role in the digital transformation of financial services. This later transitioned into a role as a Software Analyst, specialising in CRM systems. 

After completing a postgraduate degree in 2007, Deborah spent 18 years in education where she managed Art departments, whilst also integrating a broad range of technologies, software packages, and equipment across all art disciplines. Deborah continues to serve as an associate of an exam board, setting the standards for A-Level Art each year and tutors students privately in her own time.

After helping Dan with another company they decided to start Yacht Trace where Deborah runs the operations

We work well together and our skills complement each other.

As we are quite agile and don’t need to outsource, we can be very competitive with pricing using new and innovative means. We are open to collaborating and helping others as we have had the opportunity to also meet some lovely people in the industry who have helped us. Please see our press release.

Partners

Yacht Trace and Liiontek have joined forces to support the rapid shift toward electric and hybrid tenders by combining advanced tender-monitoring technology with industry-leading lithium-ion safety systems. This collaboration brings together Yacht Trace’s two-way RF monitoring, long-range towing protection, and onboard health data with Liiontek’s early-warning lithium-ion fire-detection and suppression expertise. The result is a smarter, safer, and more technically capable solution for tenders running high-capacity battery systems.

As electric and hybrid propulsion becomes more common on superyachts, so does the need for precise, reliable oversight of charging, battery behaviour, and safety-critical conditions. The joint approach allows captains and engineers to track key operational data — battery states, off-gassing alerts, bilge activity, and more — while benefiting from Liiontek’s proven lithium-ion mitigation tools used across the marine industry. Integrated together, these systems help address the growing safety and insurance considerations surrounding lithium-powered tenders, especially during charging, towing and use.

This partnership also makes futureproof tender setups easier to implement. Yacht Trace’s plug-and-play installation and non-invasive hardware design allow electric and hybrid tenders to be upgraded quickly, while Liiontek’s detection and suppression systems add an extra technical layer of protection without disrupting a yacht’s existing infrastructure. For owners and captains adopting greener propulsion, the collaboration delivers a powerful blend of monitoring, control, and lithium battery safety engineered for modern superyacht operations.