Drawings and design review
Schematics, rack elevations, network topology, cable schedules, and headend layouts checked against current best practice and the agreed brief.
Service
Independent AV/IT integrator audit for superyachts.
A vendor-neutral technical review of the AV/IT integrator's drawings, specifications, network design, and commissioning package — commissioned by the owner, delivered as a written report and walkthrough.
Request an auditWhat it covers
The deliverables.
Each engagement is scoped to the vessel and contract stage. The deliverables below are what every owner can expect, regardless of whether the integrator is Bond, ONEXP, Yacht Audio, or another firm.
Specification and scope analysis
Line-by-line review of the integrator scope of works for omissions, gold-plating, vendor lock-in, and assumptions that should sit with the owner.
Network architecture and security
VLAN segmentation, firewall posture, guest and crew separation, OT/IT boundaries, and remote-access design assessed against a defensible reference.
Commissioning package audit
FAT, HAT, and SAT documentation reviewed for completeness, traceability, and acceptance criteria that actually protect the owner.
Gap analysis and risk register
What's missing, what's overspecified, what's likely to cause regret in year three. Each finding rated by impact and effort to resolve.
Written report and walkthrough
A single owner-facing document with executive summary, detailed findings, and a verbal walkthrough call with the owner team.
No installation revenue. We do not sell systems, take vendor commissions, or accept referral fees from any integrator.
Owner-side by design. The audit is commissioned by, paid for by, and delivered to the owner team. The integrator sees only what the owner chooses to share.
Network engineering depth. Four years at BT Openreach Scotland, Palo Alto Networks certified. Cybersecurity and segmentation reviewed against a defensible reference, not a vendor template.
FAQ
Common questions.
- What does an AV/IT integrator audit cover?
- An independent review of the integrator's drawings, scope of works, network design, and commissioning package on behalf of the owner. The output is a written report covering omissions, overspecification, vendor lock-in, and risk, with a verbal walkthrough call.
- Who typically commissions an integrator audit?
- Owners, family offices, owner's representatives, and management companies running new builds or major refits with a Tier-1 AV/IT integrator. Buyers and brokers also commission audits as part of pre-purchase technical due diligence.
- Is the audit conducted on-site or remotely?
- Most reviews are conducted remotely from documents under NDA. Site visits to the yard or vessel are arranged where the scope justifies it, typically around FAT, HAT, or commissioning milestones.
- Can you audit a build that is already in progress?
- Yes. Audits are most valuable pre-contract and pre-commissioning, but mid-build reviews are routine. The earlier the engagement, the more findings can be resolved without commercial friction.
- Do you work alongside Bond TM, ONEXP, Yacht Audio, or other named integrators?
- Kelvin Marine Technology is independent of every integrator. We do not sell systems, take vendor commissions, or accept referral fees. The audit is owner-side by design and the recommendation has no bearing on what gets installed afterwards.
- How long does an integrator audit take?
- A scoped audit typically runs two to six weeks from document handover to report delivery, depending on vessel size, integrator scope, and the contract stage.