Yacht Commissioning
Excellence is our Standard
About Yacht Commissioning
Yacht Commissioning is an independent European specialist supporting private yacht owners and yacht captains with commissioning, quality control, delivery management, refit project management and owner-ready handovers. We focus on premium yachts and catamarans in the 50’–80’ range, helping you reduce handover risk, avoid costly defects, and take ownership (or take command) with confidence.
We are not tied to any brand, dealer, or shipyard. Our loyalty is clear: to the owner and the people responsible for the yacht at sea.​​
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Founded by Veronica Claus
Yacht Commissioning was founded by Veronica Claus.
With a University Degrees as a Master in Mechanical and Electric Engineering, a Master in Strategic Management and being fluent in 4 languages, she worked mainly internationally in setting up quality systems, business reorganisations and strategic advice for larger corporations.
Coming from a family of navigators and sailing dinghy's at a young age, she said Good Bye to the corporate world and became focussed on sailing and sail training.
Veronica has sailed 25,000+ nautical miles across demanding cruising grounds—from Norway to Cape Horn, the Azores to Turkey—and is a Master 500 GT and Yachtmaster Instructor.
That mix of engineering discipline and real-world seamanship shapes everything we do: practical, detailed, and uncompromising on safety and quality.
Veronica has a very strong personality and is well respected by maritime organisations, yards and clients for her deep knowledge and experience in the yachting community.
What we do for Private Owners and Charter Fleets
Buying a new yacht should feel exciting—not uncertain. Yet many new boats leave the yard with incomplete installations, hidden defects, or differences between what was ordered and what is delivered. These issues can quickly turn into delays, warranty disputes, and expensive rework.
We step in to protect your investment by:
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Running rigorous pre-handover inspections and documenting findings clearly
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Managing commissioning, upgrades and testing so systems work as intended
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Coordinating sea trials and acceptance so you take delivery with confidence
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Supporting owner training and familiarisation, tailored to your cruising plans
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Reducing the risk of warranty claims, downtime and frustration after handover
What we do for Yacht Captains
Captains are responsible for keeping a yacht safe, reliable and ready—often while coordinating multiple suppliers, managing budgets, and meeting owner expectations.
Certainly in the Yacht Segment up to 80' with a small crew, the Captain/Skipper needs to deal with often too many matters.
We support yacht captains during general operation and especially during refit and upgrade projects, by providing structured, independent project oversight and technical coordination.
We help captains by:
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Acting as a technical and logistical partner for refit planning, budgeting and scheduling
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Coordinating shipyards, contractors and suppliers to keep work moving and standards high
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Managing installations, commissioning of new equipment, and acceptance testing after refit work
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Producing clear documentation (checklists, test results, punch lists) to support accountability and future maintenance
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Supporting warranty follow-up and defect resolution with a practical, evidence-based approach
Our expertise
Our strength is the combination of:
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Engineering & systems knowledge (installations, electrical/mechanical, documentation)
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Quality management experience (verification, process control, continuous improvement)
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Hands-on sailing and delivery experience (sea trials, training, real-world conditions)
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A network of carefully selected professionals and contractors across Europe
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A flexible dedicated team of technicians are part of our organisation.
Where we operate
We operate across Europe, with strong activity close to major yacht manufacturers—particularly in France—and projects across Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, Spain and Portugal (and beyond on request)
Mission
It’s all about quality. Our mission is to give owners and captains a yacht that is genuinely ready: safe, compliant, tested, and delivered with the documentation and support needed for confident ownership
Vision
As yachts become more complex and systems-heavy, owners and captains will increasingly need specialist support to ensure safe operation and long-term satisfaction. Our ambition is to become Europe’s reference partner for owner-focused yacht commissioning for yachts in the range of 50'to 80'
Contact
If you’re preparing for a new yacht handover, planning upgrades, or taking command of a premium vessel, let’s talk. request@yachtcommissioning.com
