Frequently Asked Questions

Our surveyor inspects and assesses condition on more than 160 individual items that relate to:

• Below-water, external hull

• Above-water hull (topsides)

• Internal hull

• Superstructure, deck & housing (including transom deck & swimming platforms)

• Foredeck and ground tackle

• Deck machinery

• Engine room, machinery and propulsion

• Electrical systems

• Steering

• Bow thrusters and stabilisers

• Instruments

• Gauges and alarms

• Safety equipment (including firefighting and lifesaving appliances)

• Head/marine toilet and bathrooms

• Berths

• Saloon

• Galley.

The report includes:

1. Vessel particulars

2. Scope of survey requested

3. Key terms and conditions

4. Summary of findings

5. Summary defects and recommendations (where appropriate)

6. Inspection notes for all items surveyed including condition and commentary.

Insurance reports align to the individual needs of each insurer.

Once you have permission from the vessel owner or broker to undertake a survey, complete our enquiry form to get a quote.

Once you accept the quote we will be in touch to organise times and locations for inspection.

Our preference is to conduct the in-water components separate to the out-of-water as this ensures the safety of our surveyor and other persons in attendance.

The survey report may take a couple of days to return to you, however our surveyor will be in touch once the inspections are complete.

In-water and out-of-water surveys are generally based on the length of the vessel and costed by the foot.

Multi hulls such as catamarans can cost more.

Sea trials and other services such as maintenance plans and caretaking are costed on a per hour or per day basis.