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PRE-PURCHASE SURVEY

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A pre-purchase survey is a full condition survey of the vessel. Normally all equipment and systems shall be tested, and a report will be produced for Prospective buyers that require a pre-purchase survey. This survey will normally include the underwater hull survey and the sea trials.    

Pre Purchase Survey

SEA TRIAL SURVEY

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Usually included as part of the pre-purchase survey but can also be carried out individually.  A sea trial is primarily to check the vessel’s performance at cruising speed and top speed.    

Sea Trial Survey

UNDERWATER HULL SURVEY

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This would normally require a haul out or dry-docking facility to allow for a close up examination of the hull.  Particular attention is paid to the shell plating, stern frame, rudders, propellers and through-hull fittings.  All parts of the hull particularly liable to corrosion and chafing are inspected and ultrasonic thickness measurements are recorded. 

Underhull Survey

DAMAGE SURVEY

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A damage survey is usually undertaken on receiving instructions from insurance underwriters but may be from vessel owners, charterers, P&I clubs, shippers, consignees, carriers or lawyers.  The damage survey report will provide only an unbiased appraisal of the nature, extent and cause of any loss or damage.    

Damage Survey

CONDITION SURVEY

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A condition survey will include everything that would be covered in a pre-purchase survey as well as the underwater hull survey and the sea trial if possible.

Condition Survey

SMALL PLEASURE VESSELS

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There is no vessel too small for us to survey.  Most small pleasure vessels will require a survey for insurance purposes.   

Small Vessels

SMALL COMMERCIAL VESSELS (Under 24m)

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Tom Jackman is an authorised examiner for coding small vessels with the Society of Consulting Marine Engineers and Ship Surveyors.  Please make contact to see if we can assist.  

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Small Commercial Vessels
Fishing Vessels

FISHING VESSELS

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Depending on what you require we may be able to help by undertaking a comparison report of your vessel to allow registration with the MCA (vessels not on the register).  Or if you have a registered fishing vessel and need any other survey undertaken such as Condition (for insurance), Valuation or Damage surveys please make contact.  The following link is very useful.  

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CLICK HERE

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