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Strategic Technical Yacht Advisory

We identify the potential issues in the details before they become problems. Because at sea, precision is everything.

True ocean navigation happens far out in the deep ocean, far beyond the safety of coastal waters. Out there, the sea demands a level of precision and resilience that can only be truly understood by those who have faced it firsthand. M J van der Walt knows these conditions well, navigating real offshore dangers that most shore-based marine industry personnel have never experienced.

This hard-earned offshore perspective informs every engineering report, assessment, decision, and recommendation – grounded not just in theory, but in lived ocean reality, with the clear focus of protecting vessels, our environment, and ensuring the safety of lives at sea.

Our Services

Yacht Owners

Your Vision, Our Advocacy: Ensuring your asset’s value is maintained. Dedicated Support from Familiarisation to Representation and Compliance.

Yacht Builders

Integrated Support for Yacht Builders: from Client Liaison and Quality Assurance to Documentation, Warranty, and After-Sales Services.

Yacht Captains & Engineers

Specialised Support for Yacht Captains and Engineers: from Technical Consulting and Project Management to Logistics, Compliance, and Survey Preparation.

Yacht Surveyors & Insurers

Equipping Yacht Surveyors and Insurers with seamless admin and technical assessment support.

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About Us

  • Your Trusted Partner

    With over 25 years of hands-on maritime experience, we deliver independent technical consulting for the yachting industry, built on a foundation of integrity, transparency, and ethical practice.
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  • Specialised Services

    M J van der Walt provides specialised technical yacht consulting services tailored to the specific requirements of each project within the international yachting industry, supported by technical expertise, professionalism, and strict confidentiality.
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PROJECTS

Cape Town, South Africa

REFIT AND SURVEY PREPARATION

Knysna, South Africa

NEW YACHT OWNER FAMILIARISATION

New Zealand

YARD PERIOD ASSISTANCE

Turkey

NEW BUILD LAUNCH

USA

SHIPYARD PROJECT

Spain

SURVEY PREPARATION

Let’s Discuss Your Project

Whether you require technical guidance, vessel support, or independent consultancy, we’re here to help.

Send us your project details and the assistance you require, and we’ll arrange a consultation call.

GET IN TOUCH

E.  melissa@mjvanderwalt.com

T.  +27 84 707 0001

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© 2026 MJ van der Walt. All rights reserved.