Pre-purchase
Very advisable prior to parting with significant sums of hard earned cash.
This is a full scope survey, preferably including a sea trial and will include careful checks of all the structure, rig and machinery as well as through hull fittings, pipes, tanks, electrical items and safety equipment. It will involve having the vessel lifted ashore either prior to, or during the survey. |
A modern GRP yacht about to be cleaned
for pre-purchase survey
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The
bilges of a timber sailing yacht
after her tanks were removed
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Owner’s Insurance
Insurers may ask for the owner to have an insurance scope survey undertaken on older vessels and the report copied to them. This is to ensure the underwriter’s risk is a fair one but it benefits you also to be aware of any issues with your vessel. The scope is a little less comprehensive than a pre-purchase survey but it does cover all structural and safety related items. |
Damage surveys
Following an accident, either you or the insurance Underwriters may commission the survey to ensure all the damages caused are included in the repair estimates and that these estimates are fair. We investigate damage claims for a number of leading insurance companies. Sometimes owners employ us to oversee the repair process as an independent quality check. |
This modern cruising yacht
had extensive hull damage
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MCA Code of Practice
All UK and Jersey registered small craft being used commercially are required by UK law to have a Certificate of Compliance with the relevant Code of Practice. We hold authorisation through MECAL Ltd
to undertake these inspections on behalf of the MCA and will be pleased to help you through the coding process. |
This MCA Coded cruising catamaran
needed a hull inspection
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Tonnage Measurements
UK and Jersey small craft wishing to be Part 1 registered must have a Certificate of Measurement. We can take the measurements, which can be done with the vessel afloat, and arrange the issue of the Certificate directly to the Registry through MECAL Ltd
What Else?
We undertake a wide variety of partial surveys, typically to check repair quality or where you may be in dispute with a yard and independent assessment is required. In addition, we can undertake to act on your behalf during repairs and refits, liaising with local facilities and ensuring you get the job you want, when you want. |
