What is a marine survey?
A yacht survey depends on the type of survey, a general survey or a sea trial, depending on the customer requirements. Yacht Point Service will be able to advise, please contact us.
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Our survey portfolio is vast. It includes quality reporting for pre-purchasing surveys, safety inspections, insurance, valuations, vessel condition, sea trials and accident investigation. Our maritime surveyors can consult on any vessel up to 23 meters.
When it comes to marine surveys there’s no room for mistakes. Our clients expect first-class inspections, objectivity, high levels of expertise and straightforward reporting. Our world-class training means we can deliver 100% of the time.
Our team holds Diploma in Marine Yacht & Small Craft Surveying Certification from the Maritime Training Academy, recognised by The University of Portsmouth.
View CertificationZertifikat anzeigenThese surveys are conducted to ascertain the general condition of the vessel.
The primary objective of the pre-purchase survey is to ascertain the structural integrity of the vessel and assess the condition of any systems on board.
The primary function of an insurance survey is to ascertain the structural integrity of the vessel and core systems such as mast, sails or engines. In order to give a full evaluation, an out of water survey would be required.
Insurance surveys required periodically by insurers and enables them to have a clear understanding of the asset that is being insured.
This type of survey is often part of a pre-purchase agreement or an insurance survey when the vessel may need to be valued.
Financial institutions that lend funds that are secured on a vessel often require a survey to ascertain the value of the asset. The surveyor is best placed to determine the condition, which is linked to the value.
This type of survey is often referred to as a ‘walk-through’. The objective is to give a general overview of the vessel. These types of surveys are usually required when:
The hull survey primarily looks at the structure of the vessel. The survey consists of two main areas:
Incidents such as collisions, grounding, flooding and fire may need to be assessed by a marine surveyor.
These surveys are conducted to assess the vessels performance and the operation of on-board systems.
These surveys are carried out when a vessel is to be transported by road or ship. The primary role of the surveyor is to:
An accident investigation may involve a personal injury case or the death of a person in a marine environment. The role of the surveyor is to detail the incident and any factors that influenced it. In some cases, the surveyor has to simulate the incident or take witness statements. Events are recorded chronologically, thus offering a baseline for the series of events.
The marine surveyor may be asked to comment on factors that caused the accident, but what must be noted is that the surveyor is not there to decide who is right or wrong; they are there only to collate facts.
Banks and finance companies are building super and mega-yachts which are then hired out to those who can afford to use them. Those who hire ships are known as charterers. There are a number of different types of charter available to charterers.
A yacht survey depends on the type of survey, a general survey or a sea trial, depending on the customer requirements. Yacht Point Service will be able to advise, please contact us.
The cost of a yacht survey cost depends on the type of survey and the estimated time it will take for the surveyor to professionally assess the requirements. Yacht Point Service will be able to advise, please contact us.
A yacht survey would be done by a Marine Surveyor. Yacht Point Service will be able to advise, please contact us.
A survey is paid by the potential buyer. Yacht Point Service will be able to advise, please contact us.
A yacht survey depends on the type of survey, for example an insurance survey would depend on the underwriter requirements. Yacht Point Service will be able to advise, please contact us.
A valid survey depends on different factors and type of survey. Yacht Point Service will be able to advise, please contact us.
A buy/sell without a mine survey could be possible, but it is always better to invest in a survey for an independent view and advice. Yacht Point Service will be able to advise, please contact us.
A survey checklist depends on what part of equipment or part of safety the focus is on. Yacht Point Service will be able to advise, please contact us.
A sea trial survey is to test the yacht on its functionality and capabilities. Yacht Point Service will be able to advise, please contact us.
An insurance survey is required by an underwriter to assess the value. Yacht Point Service will be able to advise, please contact us.
A general condition survey is done to give an estimated condition of the yacht. Yacht Point Service will be able to advise, please contact us.
A risk assessment survey depends on the specific requirements from the underwriter. Yacht Point Service will be able to advise, please contact us.
A valuation survey is for the underwriter to have understanding of the value of the yacht. Yacht Point Service will be able to advise, please contact us.
A finance survey is for the lender to have understanding of the value of the yacht. Yacht Point Service will be able to advise, please contact us.
An accident investigation survey is to give an independent report about the accident. Yacht Point Service will be able to advise, please contact us.
A flag state survey is to give an independent report about flag state. Yacht Point Service will be able to advise, please contact us.
A sale or pre purchase survey is done to give an independent report about the yacht. Yacht Point Service will be able to advise, please contact us.
A mast survey is to give an independent report about the mast. Yacht Point Service will be able to advise, please contact us.