Confident commitments start with independent support
In depth dedicated support prior to Any New Build or Refit
Every successful yacht project begins with trusted, informed preparation. ULTIMAR: Review provides confidential, expert support before you sign a contract, ensuring your specifications, layout, and agreement align with your goals from day one.
What is ultimar: Review?
A fixed fee, independent service for all yacht projects. Designed for owners and their advisors at the most critical stage before commitment.
- Technical specification
- General Arrangement (GA)
- Contract structure
- Budget and delivery framework
You receive a clear, personalised briefing to walk through opportunities, challenges, and next steps.
Whats included?
Every ULTIMAR: Review includes:
- Contract Overview
Key terms, clauses, obligations and owner protections
- Specification Support
Assessment of scope logic, over/under engineering, missing items
- GA Layout Briefing
Review of flow, functionality, owner/crew division and future proofing
- Budget & Build Framework
Cost realism, escalation potential, contingency adequacy
- Schedule & Milestone Logic
Planning structure and decision bottlenecks
- Owner Summary Briefing
Discuss findings, resolve concerns, prioritise your next move
Pricing – Simple, Flexible, Fixed
Starting from €1,750 tailored to your scope
Each ULTIMAR: Review is scoped and priced based on:
- Vessel Size & Type
- Number & Complexity of Documents
- Stage of Project
- Required Output
- Regulatory & Compliance Factors
- Urgency / Timeline
- Stakeholders Involved
✅ Fixed fee confirmed up front
✅ Split billing: 50% to initiate, 50% on completion
✅ Delivery schedule aligned with your needs
Confidentiality & Security Assured
- Engagement begins with a Mutual NDA
- All files handled via secure, encrypted platforms
- ULTIMAR never shares or stores data beyond project scope
- You retain full control of your documentation at all times
who you are working with?
Jack Inglis is the founder of ULTIMAR, a Commercial & Yachting professional, certified & accredited Yacht Owner Representative, with over two decades of global experience.
- IAMI certified, Accredited &
Recognised by the Superyacht Builders Association for commitment to raising professional standards in new build representation.
- Superyacht Alliance Member
Listed on the global Yacht Owner Representative Register — a cross-industry initiative built to promote ethical, qualified, conflict-free advocacy in the yachting sector.
Foundations of a New Build Project
Technical, spatial, planning
- Understanding and interpreting builder specifications
- Reviewing scope completeness and technical balance
- General Arrangement (GA) plan interpretation and layout logic
- Shipyard production guidelines and standards
- Risks related to reference vessels in technical documents
- Contractual dependencies tied to spec accuracy
Management & Compliance Obligations
Integration, change, planning
- Identifying and managing change orders from incomplete or vague specifications
- Owner-supplied items and their effect on spec delivery and integration
- Budget planning and milestone impact of spec modifications
- Coordination between specification, procurement, and schedule
Legal, Contracts & Administration
legal framing of spec scope
- Understanding how technical specifications are embedded in contracts
- Reviewing responsibilities tied to specification deliverables
- Risk management for vague, non-specific or open-ended specs
- Documentation requirements and verification protocols
Role & Responsibility Skills
Communication and owner intent
- Translating owner objectives into technical specification language
- Communicating clearly with shipyards, designers, and teams on spec expectations
- Identifying disconnects between owner intent and delivered spec language
who this supports
Yacht Owners
Whether this is your first project or your fifth, this is your first opportunity to make informed decisions with confidence and without pressure.
Legal & Tax Advisors
A clear, independent assessment of risk, scope and technical language, before your client signs. A strong foundation for your legal position.
Lenders & Financial Institutions
Pre contract risk reviews that inform lending decisions and protect capital allocation for all projects
Captains & Technical Managers
An impartial second opinion to support your role and flag gaps early. Especially valuable when joining a project mid way.
Family Offices & Representatives
A low risk, fixed fee way to assess a major asset decision, delivered with discretion, clarity and professional neutrality.
Brokers & Designers
For brokers and design teams who want their client to proceed confidently, ULTIMAR adds value without disrupting your relationship
What This Means for You?
When you work with ULTIMAR, You are supported by someone who
- Is fully independent — no commissions, no conflicts
- Understands the technical and contractual detail and the owner’s intent
- Operates with certification, structure, and global credibility
Strong foundations lead to successful completions
ULTIMAR: Review Is Just the Start
Our clients often continue with:
- Project oversight
- Milestone progress support
- Change order and variation control
- Crew integration and delivery planning
- Post launch or warranty preparation