Heinemann-Yacht-Assessment
Your pilot in the water sports industry
Welcome to Heinemann-Yacht-Assessment (HYA)!
HYA stands for technical excellence, sound advice and tailor-made solutions. Our goal is to help you realize your projects through targeted support - whether certification, new construction, conversion or purchase of yachts.
Our services.
Heinemann-Yacht-Assessment offers its customers ...........
CE certifications in accordance with the
RCD (EU Water Sports Directive)
Heinemann-Yacht-Assessment (HYA) carries out assessments on behalf of the International Marine Certification Institute (IMCI) in Brussels, which is the largest notified body for the CE certification of boats and yachts up to 24 m in length and their components. This certification is based on the standards of (ISO TC 188) are used for this certification.
NMMA certifications for the USA market
HYA carries out assessments on behalf of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) in Chicago. This certification is based on the standards of the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC), which set higher requirements than those legally required in the USA by the US Coast Guard (USCG)..
Handover evaluations
A comprehensive pre-purchase assessment ensures that your new or used boat is in the contractually guaranteed condition when it is handed over to you and fully meets your expectations.
Advice on the application of ISO or ABYC standards
HYA offers customized seminars for your employees. These training courses provide practical knowledge of EU and US legislation and the application of ISO and ABYC standards - for legally compliant and standard-compliant implementation of your projects.
Strategies for the sustainable success of your shipyard
At HYA, we develop innovative strategies for your success in the water sports industry, if HYA has not already acted as your assessor for certification purposes. In an industry where legislation and industry standards are constantly changing and often lagging behind the state of the art, HYA always offers you up-to-date and well-founded expertise - always one step ahead for your projects.
Access to a global network of experts
Heinemann Yacht Assessment is part of a constantly growing, global network of experts with whom we have enjoyed working since 1996. No matter where you are located, we will be happy to connect you with an expert in your area who understands your needs and can address them individually.
Marina certifications
HYA conducts marina assessments on behalf of IMCI . The institute operates a certification system ( Blue Star Marina ) based on the ISO 13687 and ISO 21406 standards, which awards marinas 3 to 5 stars.
The expertise.
This chronology presents Ulrich Heinemann's professional development and activities in the field of yacht building, shipbuilding and the certification of watercraft.
Overall, he shows himself to be a leading expert in the field of yacht and shipbuilding, not only active in the development and certification of watercraft, but also playing a central role in standardization and technical standardization at international level.
Here is an overview of the most important stations:
- Training
The start of his professional career includes his studies and research work in the field of plastics processing and ship and marine technology at the RWTH Aachen with a degree in engineering (1983) as well as his first boat and yacht developments and participation in numerous international regattas.
- Scientific activities and development
Work as a research assistant at RWTH Aachen University, research into loads on sailing yachts and development work in shipbuilding at Blohm + Voss in Hamburg.
- Founding of Heinemann-Yacht-Design
After working for Blohm + Voss, Ulrich Heinemann (1986) founded an engineering office for yacht and ship construction, which deals with the design and development of yachts and small ships as well as consulting and research. Vessels between 5.50 m and 120 m in length were designed.
- Technical and managerial functions
Expert activities for the German Boat and Shipbuilding Association (DBSV) and the Verband der Sportboot- und Schiffbau-Sachverständigen e.V. (VBS) and for the International Marine Certification Institute (IMCI), where he took over the leading position as Managing Director in 1999.
- Standardization and certification:
Many years of work in various standardization committees and as Belgium's national delegate to international organizations such as the ISO and CENwith a focus on the development and certification of watercraft and their components, emissions and safety standards.
- Leadership and involvement in associations
Activities in leading positions, e.g. as Chairman of the Recreational Craft Sectoral Group (RSG), as Chairman of the Technical Committee of the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) and as a member of the Technical Board of the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC).
- Change of name to Heinemann-Yacht-Assessment
After more than 25 years of managing IMCI and after more than 66,700 signed certificates, Ulrich Heinemann (2024) leaves the institute at his own request. The Heinemann-Yacht-Design engineering office is given a new name.
Why us?
- Experience & expertise
HYA has many years of experience in yacht and shipbuilding as well as in certification.
- Individual support
Every project is unique - HYA takes the time to understand and implement your wishes and requirements.
- Quality & reliability
HYA aims to meet the highest standards so that you can realize your project without any worries.
Ulrich Heinemann
Naval Architect
Get in touch with us today!
Heinemann-Yacht-Assessment
Habsburgerallee 24, 52062 Aachen, Germany
- tel: +49-241-406295
- cell: +49-171-5245731
Secondary address:
Via Nicola Giangi 7, 47924 Rimini (RN), Italy