Why Have a Marine Survey?

  • When you are buying, insuring or financing a yacht
  • To substantiate an insurance loss
  • To conduct inspections on new-boat construction
  • To document warranty issues before warranty expiration
  • To make periodic maintenance inspections
  • To monitor a repair or refit
  • Before embarking on a long voyage
  • To provide expert witness testimony

 

A survey will answer such questions as....

  • Is the vessel seaworthy?
  • What repairs and maintenance are needed?
  • What is the current market and replacement value?
  • Are there any potential hazards?
  • Is the vessel fairly represented?
  • What is the status of all systems and equipment?
  • What is the status of safety equipment?

 

A survey will find these types of Problems

  • Structural deficiencies
  • Improper and hazardous installations
  • Inoperative equipment
  • Deteriorated equipment
  • Maintenance status
  • Wear and tear
  • Performance
  • Vibration
  • Cosmetic deficiencies [new boats]
  • Hidden or masked problems
  • Adequacy of systems
  • Status and condition of safety gea

 

   

Carolina Marine Survey & Consulting
111 Sanford Street
Holden Beach, North Carolina 28462
O) 910-842-9055
C) 910-233-1215

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