SURVEY TYPES
BUYER SURVEY: Condition and Value (C-V): Survey for vessel buyer, suitable for purchaser, insurance, lender
OWNER SURVEY: Condition and Value for Insurance Renewal: Survey for vessel owner when required by insurance company
METAL HULL ULTRA SOUND THICKNESS TESTING SURVEY: UTT: Non-destructive ultra-sound to examine metal boat hull plating for wastage
VALUATION: Valuation: Value only report for donation, estate, divorce, etc.
INSURANCE CLAIM INVESTIGATION: Insurance Claims: Surveyor works on behalf of insurance company to determine the Nature, Cause, and Scope of claim related damage
DAMAGE INVESTIGATION: Owner’s Agent: Surveyor works on behalf of vessel owner to determine the Nature, Cause, and Scope of claim related damage and to advise on repair cost and efficacy
NEW BUILD GUIDANCE: Owner’s AgentWork with buyer, builder, and buyer’s maritime attorney to secure the buyer’s rights and facilitate a smoother build process
NEW BUILD PERIODIC INSPECTIONS: Owner’s Agent: As requested by lender or purchaser, inspections to gauge project schedule and to verify build integrity/standards compliance
NEW BUILD BENCHMARK INSPECTIONS: Owner’s Agent: For vessel owner or lender, verify builder’s completion of benchmarks for release of funds to builder
CONSULTING: Owner’s Agent: Vessel attributes, systems, technology, purchase guidance, repair guidance, etc.
EXPERT WITNESS TESTIMONY: Expert Witness: Represent manufacturer’s, insurance companies, boat owners, or boat yards with lawsuits, depositions, and interrogatories