Comprehensive technical support for shipowners, insurers,
banks, courts, and vessel manufacturers

Automotive HD provides specialized services in the marine sector, including technical inspections of motor and sailing yachts, market valuations, post-accident expertise, and reconstructions of maritime traffic incidents.
We operate on behalf of courts, insurers, banks, leasing companies, shipowners, and individual clients.
We perform our inspections worldwide, in accordance with client requirements and current technical and insurance standards. During our work, we utilize our proprietary, dedicated MarineApp system, which enables precise documentation, analysis, and reporting of the vessel’s condition.

Over the years, we have conducted more than 400 various inspections of watercraft, continuously upgrading our qualifications and developing technical assessment procedures.

Services

Production process audits for yachts and watercraft

We conduct detailed production process audits for yachts, superyachts, and houseboats — from the assembly stage and quality control through to the final functional testing of the completed vessel. We perform audits both at manufacturers’ facilities and on behalf of investors, shipowners, and financial institutions.

The scope of audits includes:

  • quality control of individual production and assembly stages
  • analysis of process and vessel compliance with technical documentation and order specifications
  • assembly assessment of electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
  • verification of technical documentation completeness and accuracy
  • iIdentification of non-conformities and potential technical risks
  • development of recommendations for quality and process improvements to enhance vessel reliability and safety
Audits provide tangible support for manufacturers and investors, enabling quality control at every stage of vessel construction and mitigating risks during the handover and subsequent operation.

Market valuation of yachts

We provide professional valuations of motor and sailing yachts for:
  • courts and legal proceedings
  • insurance companies
  • banks and leasing companies
  • shipowners and private individuals
     

Valuations for forced sale

We prepare vessel valuations for the purposes of:
  • debt collection through bailiff proceedings
  • debt recovery
  • collateral for liabilities
  • lease and bank sales

Technical condition assessments for insurers

We conduct detailed technical inspections of watercraft for the following purposes:
  • insurance risk assessment
  • pre-policy condition verification
  • periodic technical inspection
     

Post-accident and post-failure expertise

We perform technical assessments of yachts following accidents and failures, including:
  • analysis of the scope of damage
  • identification of the causes of the incident
  • photographic documentation
  • technical conclusions for insurers and courts

Reconstruction of maritime traffic accidents

On behalf of:

  • courts
  • the police
  • insurance companies

we perform water traffic accident reconstructions based on technical analysis of the vessel, documentation, records, and operating conditions.

Tailor-made reports and documentation

We create documents tailored to:

  • the purpose of the proceedings,
  • the language and standards of the institution,
  • the client’s formal requirements (scope, format, level of detail).

Marine LiFE Cycle (MLC)
program developed by AutomotiveHD

Audits of yacht and vessel production processes

For clients seeking comprehensive support, we offer the Marine LiFE Cycle program, including:
  1. production process audit,
  2. pre-purchase inspection,
  3. technical assessment and valuation,
  4. registration and formal support,
  5. technical condition monitoring,
  6. post-accident analysis and operational consulting.

The program allows for full control of the vessel’s condition throughout its entire life cycle.

Additional services

  • Assistance in vessel registration in the Reja 24 system,
  • Consultancy for registration under the Polish flag, including superyachts,
  • Support with inspections and safety surveys of leisure craft,
  • Professional technical consultancy at every stage of operation.

Why trust us?

Experience backed by hundreds of inspections performed

Our experience covers a wide spectrum of vessels — from recreational yachts to superyachts. We have completed over 400 technical inspections, valuations, and expert assessments.

Team of certified inspectors

The Automotive HD marine team consists of highly qualified inspectors who possess:
• qualifications from the Polish Motorboat and Water Ski Association,
• Lloyd’s Maritime Academy Certificate – Superyacht Inspection.

This guarantees the reliability of assessments, high quality of documentation, and the acceptance of reports by insurers, financial institutions, and courts.

Flexible approach and "tailor-made" documents

Each inspection and every report are individually tailored to its purpose: insurance, legal, sales, or operational. The scope, format, and level of detail of the documentation are determined jointly with the client.

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