Rigorous Pre-Handover Inspections to Catch Defects Before You Take Ownership

The Reality

Owners investing significant money expect 5-star finishing and service. But the reality is often disappointing.

Standard yacht commissioning typically involves launching, rigging setup, and basic sea-readiness checks—often done quickly before handover. Any quality issues discovered afterwards are directed to dealer or yard after-sales service. The problem? Legitimate warranty claims frequently go unresolved, leaving owners frustrated and bearing unexpected costs.

What Makes Yacht Commissioning Different

We don't accept this standard. We tackle potential warranty problems head-on with an in-depth, comprehensive inspection covering both cosmetic and technical aspects.

Our Process:

✅ Detailed inspection — we examine the yacht thoroughly before any handover protocol is signed ✅ Defect identification — we document every issue found, from obvious problems to potential future failures ✅ Mandatory corrections — based on our findings, we oblige the dealer/yard to make necessary corrections BEFORE handover ✅ Future-proofing — we identify and document potential problems that may arise, giving you documented evidence for warranty claims ✅ Leverage for owners — with our comprehensive report, you have significantly more leverage regarding after-sales service and warranty claims.

Why This Matters

Through proper commissioning experience, we consistently find a huge number of defects that yards need to correct before the official warranty period begins. This means:

• Defects are fixed before you take ownership — not after, when you're stuck with the costs

• Warranty claims are protected — documented defects give you leverage if issues arise later

• Peace of mind — you know the yacht has been thoroughly vetted by independent experts

• Cost protection — catching problems early prevents expensive repairs down the road.
  

We ensure rigorous commissioning is done right, so you can take confident ownership of a yacht that meets your expectations—and is protected under warranty.

Request Now more information We offer you a Free 1 hour online assessment of your yacht project, budget and expectations (Zoom or Teams Meeting)

Email:  request@yachtcommissioning.com   Phone: +351 926 909 240 Available: Mon–Fri, 10:00 am–5:00 pm (Lisbon time)