Inland Marine Surveys - Victoria, Sidney Boat and Yacht Inspections - recreational power and sailing vessels, commercial vessels and watercraft.

Marine surveys for small craft such as yachts, power-boats and other pleasure craft.

Boat surveys for insurance, financing, pre-purchase and damage assessment.

Tim Amy - Marine Surveyor, Member - Association of Marine Surveyors of British Columbia

Services

WHAT IS A MARINE SURVEY

A marine survey is a systematic and objective visual examination of a boat, including non-destructive hammer testing and electronic moisture metering to assess fiberglass laminate.

A written report provides information about the boat's identification, its structure and fittings, makes recommendations about problem areas and estimates the vessels market and replacement values.

A surveyor is expected to provide an independent and realistic assessment of a vessel, with no conflict of interest.

WHEN IS A SURVEY NEEDED

Insurance Survey
An insurance company may require the boat owner to obtain a written inspection to determine the boat's condition and value, the information used to assist the owner in attending to deficiencies and the company in determining its risk exposure.

Insurance companies generally require a survey for an older vessel and at intervals throughout its service life.

The surveyor is retained by and reports directly to the owner and is not employed by the insurance company.

Pre-purchase Survey
All types of recreational power and sailing vessels as well as small commercial vessels can be accommodated. To assist in the decision to purchase a vessel, the purchaser may make the offer to purchase conditional upon the findings of a marine survey.

This survey may then be used for financing or insurance purposes.

Purchasing a vessel is often as much an emotional affair as it is financial and a marine surveyor's impartial assessment can provide the objective information needed to make a better informed decision.

Damage Survey
This is carried out to determine the nature, extent and likely causes of damage to a vessel and may include estimates of the cost of repairs. This is usually requested by an insurance company to assist in settlement of a claim.

HOW LONG DOES A SURVEY TAKE

Including travel, time on the vessel and time to research, the report can usually be completed within three days.

DO YOU NEED TO BE THERE DURING THE SURVEY

No, as long as I can have access to the vessel. While concentration, not conversation is required during the survey, you are welcome to be present. A verbal summary of initial findings will be provided to you prior to completion of the written survey.