Services Include

  • CONDITION AND VALUATION SURVEYS:

Condition and Value surveys are the most common type of boat survey, and are performed when you’re buying a used boat. These are comprehensive inspections that include the entire boat and its propulsion systems. And in the case of large sailboats, additional rigging surveys may be necessary. Insurance C&Vs are essentially the same thing, but since they’re done solely for insurance purposes they’re generally less comprehensive and stick to a list of specific items that the insurance company wants checked before covering a boat. Upon request we can perform an engine oil analysis and sea trials.

  • DRAFT SURVEYS:

Draft Surveys are based on the Archimedes Principle, which states that anything that freely floats will displace an amount, that is equal to its own weight, of the liquid it is floating in. It is obvious that the quantity of water displaced will not only be the weight of the cargo on board but also include:

  • Sea Water Density

  • Vessel’s lightship weight;

  • Ballast water;

  • Fresh water;

  • Bunker (fuel, diesel and lubricating oils);

  • Bilge/sludge and other known liquids;

  • Other known cargo(s);

  • Vessel’s constant which generalize provisions, stores, crew, residual unknown weight etc. Briefly, the weight of the ship is determined both before and after loading/discharging and allowances made for all known deductibles. The difference between these two weights, known as net displacement , is the weight of the cargo loaded or discharged

  • DAMAGE SURVEYS:

The purpose of a Marine Damage Survey is to assess the extent of the damage sustained by the hull, rig, systems, or elsewhere on the vessel. The report presents information on the probable causes of the damage, recommendations on repairs, and estimates the costs for such work. Boats get damaged. Sometimes requiring only minor work to be done, other times it is completely beyond repair.

Surveyors are typically hired by insurance companies to investigate claims. Sometimes a surveyor is hired by a boat owner directly to investigate out of the ordinary degradation or damage, especially on newer boats.

  • ON AND OFF HIRE SURVEYS:

On-Hire Surveys / Off-Hire Surveys of vessels or marine structures undertaken either before the vessel or structure is delivered into a charter, or redelivered from a charter. The survey report should include a detailed description of a vessel’s cargo spaces/deck areas structural condition, cargo space cleanliness, bunkers on board, listing of the vessel’s statutory certificates, portable securing equipment

  • CARGO DAMAGE SURVEYS:

Damaged Cargo Surveys are conducted on behalf of ship owners, operators, and charterers as well as logistics service providers, cargo insurers or P&I clubs. These surveys may be conducted on board the vessel or at shore side locations depending on the nature and circumstances surrounding the incident and disposition of the cargo.

These surveys include;

Investigating and obtaining pertinent information to establish and document the circumstances surrounding the loss.

- Voyage details, stowage and securing, affected cargo details, etc.)
- Detailed inspection of affected cargo to determine aspect, nature and extent of the damage
- Rendering an opinion on the cause of loss based on the NCB surveyor's investigation
- Providing recommendations on actions to mitigate the subject loss as well as potential future similar losses

  • TRIP IN TOW SURVEYS:

Ensuring vessels are of adequate specification, inspecting and determining cargo securing, as well as voyage review and “safe harbor” availability.

  • HEAVY LIFT & DISCHARGE SURVEYS:

    The objective of loading and discharging supervision is to verify during loading and unloading operations that the correct material or product is properly handled and secured on the means of transport. It will protect the quality and safety of products throughout the process of loading and discharging of commodities.

  • PRE-PURCHASE AND INSPECTION SURVEY

    This is the most comprehensive type of inspection, and is strongly advised when purchasing a new or used vessel. Condition and overall operation of the vessel should be examined. This covers structural integrity, electrical systems, the propulsion system, the fuel system, other machinery, navigation equipment, miscellaneous on-board systems, cosmetic appearance, electronics, and overall maintenance as well as an out-of-water inspection and a sea trial.

  • DISCHARGE OF WIND BLADES & MOULDS

    We have been involved in supervising the discharge of wind blades & moulds, proper dunnage, lashing plans and potential damage inspections.