Types of Survey

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We offer a comprehensive marine surveying service including the following types of survey: 

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Condition survey for insurance purposes

This is a comprehensive survey that normally takes place with the vessel out of the water.  

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The following is a list of the main items inspected during a survey.
•    Hull                                                                        
•    Keel
•    Rudder
•    Deck / Superstructure
•    Machinery
•    Rig
•    Electrics
•    Plumbing
•    Sea inlets
•    Gas Installation
•    Fuel Installation
•    Tankage
•    Stern gear / propeller
•    Cathodic protection

Following the survey the client receives a verbal summary followed by a full written report. 

An insurance survey is similar to a full condition survey but normally carried out on vessels over 20 years old. It includes an out of the water inspection and covers the structural integrity and general safety of the vessel. Please note we no longer carry out pre-purchase  condition surveys.

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MCA Code Compliance survey

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If you wish to operate your vessel commercially, we are authorized by the RYA, MECAL and SCMS Certifying Authorities to undertake examinations in connection with the MCA Small commercial Vessel Codes of Practice for vessels under 24m.

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Damage Inspections
If your boat is damaged as a result of an accident you may require an inspection before and after repairs are carried out. We carry out damage inspections on behalf of underwriters.

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Valuations
A valuation is often requested at the time of survey for insurance purposes.

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Sea Trials
A sea trial may be requested particularly on power boats and is additional to a condition survey. Oil analysis tests can be carried out on machinery and transmission.

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Tonnage Measurement
We carry out Tonnage Measurements on vessels under 24m LOA on behalf of the, RYA, SCMS and MECAL for Part 1 registration.

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Consultancy
This heading covers a wide variety of instructions and commonly includes, overseeing repairs, inspections for osmosis and other gelcoat problems and advice during new builds or major refits. There are many other areas that we cover please feel free to contact us for a chat.

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Stability
We can carry out heel tests, lightship surveys and inclining experiments for small passenger vessels and workboats.
Visit our photo gallery to see a selection of the types of boats and yachts that we survey.