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| What is a Marine Survey? |
Pre-Purchase Survey
This is the most comprehensive type of inspection, and is strongly advised when purchasing a new or used vessel.
Condition and overall operation of the vessel should be examined. This covers structural integrity, electrical systems,
the propulsion system, the fuel system, other machinery, navigation equipment, miscellaneous on-board systems,
cosmetic appearance, electronics, and overall maintenance as well as an out-of-water inspection and a sea trial.
Insurance Survey
This inspection is performed so that the insurance company can determine whether or not the vessel is an acceptable
risk. They are interested in structural integrity and safety for its intended use. Most insurance companies require a
survey on older boats. They will also want to know the vessel's fair market value.
Valuation Inspection
This inspection is performed to gather enough information to justify or determine the fair market value of the vessel.
This is normally needed for financing, estate settlements, donations and legal cases. The surveyor formulates an
Opinion of Value for the subject vessel.
Damage Inspection
This is performed to determine the cause and extent of damage, recommend repairs, and estimated repair cost. The
damage inspection may be requested in the event of an insurance or warranty claim.
This is the most comprehensive type of inspection, and is strongly advised when purchasing a new or used vessel.
Condition and overall operation of the vessel should be examined. This covers structural integrity, electrical systems,
the propulsion system, the fuel system, other machinery, navigation equipment, miscellaneous on-board systems,
cosmetic appearance, electronics, and overall maintenance as well as an out-of-water inspection and a sea trial.
Insurance Survey
This inspection is performed so that the insurance company can determine whether or not the vessel is an acceptable
risk. They are interested in structural integrity and safety for its intended use. Most insurance companies require a
survey on older boats. They will also want to know the vessel's fair market value.
Valuation Inspection
This inspection is performed to gather enough information to justify or determine the fair market value of the vessel.
This is normally needed for financing, estate settlements, donations and legal cases. The surveyor formulates an
Opinion of Value for the subject vessel.
Damage Inspection
This is performed to determine the cause and extent of damage, recommend repairs, and estimated repair cost. The
damage inspection may be requested in the event of an insurance or warranty claim.
A Marine Survey is a document which attests to the condition or value of a vessel. Surveys can be
performed for different reasons and will include different information or parameters. The types of surveys
can include the following:
performed for different reasons and will include different information or parameters. The types of surveys
can include the following:
| Joe Wittmam AMS - SAMS Tel 513 267 0114 E-mail joe@wittmanmarinesurveying.com |