About us

Having the experience of being a seasoned large yacht captain for over 15 years before coming ashore in 1998, Brian Moran offers to his clients an unrivalled level of professional expertise based on his worldwide cruising endeavors. During Brian's tenure at sea he oversaw the construction and was the master of several of the finest yachts ever built that include the 171' (52 mt) Battered Bull and the 151' (46 mt) Monteath. Brian has sailed most oceans of the world that include the waters of the South Pacific, Atlantic, Mediterranean, Bahamas, Caribbean, and the East and West Coasts of the USA including Alaska. if you need advice on a potential new construction project, an existing yacht, how to crew a vessel, or where to cruise onboard a vessel, talk to a professional.

Being a trained and qualified marine chief engineer and captain, and having been at sea for over 20 years before joining Moran Yacht & Ship in 1998, Paul Moran's engineering background and vast cruising experience provides for his clients a non bettered technical mind to assess the positives and negatives of all existing yachts with the added benefit of his experience having been involved with the construction of several major new construction projects. This type of first hand experience can only be learned through the every day operation and maintenance of a vessel that is earned through serving onboard the type and quality of vessel that Paul strives to sell and build. If you are considering buying, building or chartering a yacht, talk to a professional, talk to Paul Moran.

An avid sport fisherman, this New England native has been involved with the sale and construction of some of the finest yachts in the world. Kevin Callahan is a sound, solid individual who relishes the opportunity of representing some of the leading yacht owners in the world. Among Kevin's many notable successes is the sale of the magnificent 192' (58.5 m) Lurssen built Capri. He is actively involved with the construction of one of the largest yachts ever to be built for a USA based client, the 223' (68 m) Kismet (Ex. Project Falcon) currently under construction in Germany. His extensive cruising knowledge of the Bahamas and Caribbean provides for his clients an unrivalled level of professional service. Whether you are considering building, buying or chartering a quality yacht, talk to a professional, talk to Kevin Callahan.

As the head of the Charter division of Moran Yacht & Ship, Carole provides for her clients a wealth of experience and knowledge garnered through her many years of working onboard large quality yachts as a chief stewardess cruising most areas of the world. This experience enables Carole to provide her clients the essential knowledge of what are the finest yachts, which have the best most professional crew, and where the most suitable areas for her clients to consider for their family vacation. Nothing is left to chance with Carole. She has the first hand indisputable experience that will guarantee her clients many memorable cruises. If you are considering chartering a yacht or if you require superior service, contact a professional. Contact Carole Moran.

Ross is a friendly and very hard working individual who will aggressively work on your behalf to either buy a yacht or sell your existing vessel. He believes in long term relationships A native of Kilmarnock, Scotland, Ross Tannock worked as a crew member for Brian Moran for several years onboard two major yachts cruising the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Ross has extensive experience with semi-production yachts such as Sunseeker, Azimut, Mangusta and Pershing. Having lived in Mexico for many years while working as a Marketing Executive for a sports advertising agency, Ross has firm business relationships with many companies and individuals both in Mexico and South America. If you are considering buying or chartering a production or semi-production yacht, call Ross Tannock for Professional advice.

Lidia, originally born in Russia, commands a Degree in Business Administration and has an extensive marketing background having previously worked in Switzerland and Germany. Lidia is fluent in both German and Russian. Her extensive contacts in Eastern Europe have proved to be invaluable in providing service and communication with clients from this area, which is proving to be one of the fastest growing areas in the world for the yachting business.

Oxana, originally from Russia, has a degree from Moscow Law University. Her extensive research work dedicated to foreign investments into Russian oil industry, proved by practice in the legislative department in State Duma, secured her a responsible position in legal department of one of Russia's biggest oil companies.
With her life taking a new turn in Miami, Oxana participated in Miami's boat show, which proved to be a decisive event defining her future career to be in mega yachts business. Solid reputation gained during previous professional experience along with crucial connections allowed her to come into the business with ease and great success bringing the mega yachts into the booming Russian market.

Larissa Michieli is our West Coast representative.  Based out of Los Angeles, Larissa has a double degree from the University of Colorado, Boulder in International Affairs and Film Production.  Larissa has an extensive history in the film and television industry and spent four years as  a travel show producer,  cultivating many relationships with five star establishments all over the globe.  Special requests and unique itineraries are not foreign to Larissa.  Larissa also has an extensive knowledge of the Croatian cruising coast due to her heritage.  Combined with her knowledge of great charter destinations and the yachting industry, Larissa has helped clients plan incredible charter vacations that are tailored to their needs and expectations.

At the age of 21, this North East English native took the chance and jumped at the chance to sail (oh so green) aboard a sailing schooner bound from Spain to the West Indies and onwards to the US. Two years later he was yachting in South Florida as captain on a large (for the time) motor yacht. After numerous charters, deliveries and professional ocean sail racing he settled on the shores of Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, and for 10 years fished Georges Bank and the rugged North Atlantic, learning the business from the deck upwards until eventually owning and operating his own trawlers.

With fish increasingly scarce, Kevin studied at sea for a commercial master’s license and secured a captain’s position with a major oil field supply company. Working as master aboard offshore tugs, supply ships and research vessels, mostly in Latin America (Spanish speaker) Kevin increasingly specialized in the formal training of Latin crew and sailing ships to US shipyards for refit and US Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection.

Taking a break from seafaring, Kevin worked as a journalist for marine publications, writing technical articles, policy and features. Later he joined a marine research group in Woods Hole, MA, as Director of Ocean Programs including the sole responsibility for designing and fitting gear and machinery for low environment impact trawling.

Returning to yachting in early 1990 he plunged into the charter business as master on megayachts for over a decade and a half, running between: the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, Bahamas and Central America; and the US from Alaska to Maine until coming ashore to work in management and regulation.

Professional Qualifications:
- USCG Master of Oceans, 3,000 Gross Tons ITC
- USCG Z Card Unlimited AB
- ISM Lead Auditor, Maine Maritime Academy, June 2002
- Company/Ship Security Officer, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, June 2004.

In July 2001, Kevin was elected as MEMBER of the prestigious NAUTICAL INSTITUTE based in the UK.