Surveys
Condition/Pre-Purchase Survey
The most common area in which the surveyor is asked for an opinion is in the purchase of a vessel subject to survey. The report will give brief details to identify the craft name, type of construction, tonnage and registered number if applicable. It will outline the extent or limitation of the inspection and provide a full description in itemized form of defects and generally make recommendations as to remedial action. The survey report (in addition to the immediate requirements of negotiation, perhaps for purchase) will assist in obtaining insurance and mortgage where applicable. Click here for an example of a condition survey procedure.
In the unfortunate event your vessel is damaged, it is
essential that the structure be protected from sustaining further unnecessary
deterioration. With our contacts we will arrange a salvage operation at short
notice, be on board the vessel within hours, assess the situation and, on behalf
of the owners, charterers or insurers, will survey the damage. We can then
prepare detailed repair specifications, obtain written estimates and oversee the
repairs from start to finish, culminating in acceptance trials if necessary,
thereby safeguarding your interests and investment. We are familiar with all
building materials and methods, ranging from the conventional to the
unconventional and high strength Carbon/Kevlar Hybrid epoxy structures.
Osmosis is the one word you don't want to here if your selling or considering buying a second hand boat, it could add or reduce the value of the boat by thousands.
We offer an independent service where we will inspect the vessel, take moisture readings and advise on remedial action, if required.
We also advise an independent inspection prior to having an Osmosis treatment carried out, as some unscrupulous yards will try and sell you an Osmosis treatment that is not require. The cost of a survey could save you thousands.
Contact us before putting your boat on the market to have it examined at
We will survey your vessel on completion of repairs or modification to provide an independent professional assessment of the works conducted.
On instruction we can inspect and follow the progress of repairs/modifications to ensure that they are completed to the correct specification.
We can survey the hull of your vessel or any individual part on request, and prepare a detailed report on our findings. Contact us to obtain a quotation.