Dr. Helena Faris is a veteran maritime journalist and charter industry analyst based in Singapore. She completed her PhD in Maritime Economics at the National University of Singapore, with a dissertation on luxury yacht charter valuation and risk management. Over 14 years, she has written for TradeWinds, Boat International, and Singapore's Maritime.sg, focusing on market dynamics, regional regulatory updates, and charter-rate benchmarks. Helena directs data-driven guides that translate complex tonnage, maintenance, and crewing considerations into actionable decisions for high-net-worth clients. Her expertise spans yacht performance metrics, destination feasibility, and charter brokerage transparency. She serves on several industry panels and consults with charter fleets to enhance reporting standards and buyer education.