Over the past couple of weeks, we have shared our expertise and provided you with a crash course all things yachting. We embarked on our journey by explaining our Ship’s Cook Certificate course, continued with discussing the importance of a project manager for any yacht project and sailed through to our third blog on marine surveys.

If you missed something or want a reminder, here´s a useful summary of what Yachtwork can do for you. You can also contact us for more information.

Marine surveys

In all instances, an accurate and timely survey can be the key to avoiding issues now or further down the line. Yachtwork has many years’ knowledge of Marine surveys and cover the following services

– accident repair and insurance claim surveys
– pre-purchase and warranty surveys
– refit surveys
– project-related surveys

As well as a great core team, we have a large network of experienced, vetted and thoroughly coached surveyors who carry out superb work at short notice, anywhere in the world. Discover more about Yacht Surveys or contact us for more information on your survey.

If you feel that you could add something to our team of associate surveyors throughout UK and European coastal locations, working within our insurance claim and pre-purchase department, contact Jim.

Project management

Whether you are embarking on a new-build, refit, repair or retrofit project, we strongly recommend you use our Project management team to ensure a stress-free and successful project. With our team´s many years of experience, their multitude of roles, in-depth knowledge and countless connections across the globe, they can make the difference between a successful and a failed project.

Read the Do you need a project manager? blog or get in touch with us today.

The Ship’s Cook Assessment

Yachtwork is the first UK based provider of the Ship’s Cook Assessment course and is certified by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. The Assessment in Marine Cookery is a vital step towards being awarded the coveted and important Ship’s Cook Certificate. Our courses take place in our gleaming kitchen in Portsmouth and with places filling up fast we recommend early bookings to avoid disappointment.  For any questions about the Assessment in Marine Cookery, Food Safety or Crew Training, please read ‘The Ship’s Cook Certificate explained’ or contact our Principal Trainer Georgie.

We are currently on the look-out for a well-connected, enthusiastic sales person to work within our training department and be based in the Mediterranean. Get in touch with Yachtwork Training if you suit this role!

Yachtwork was set up to provide excellent service with the best possible outcome. Today we have a proven track record as an outstanding provider of training, project management and survey services. But don´t just take our word for it, please get in touch for any help and to question us on previous work, challenge our experience and allow us to demonstrate our expertise.

There are a variety of reasons that may lead to you commissioning a survey on your vessel. From the decision to purchase a boat, when you want reassurance about what your buying and how much your spending, to the dreaded day of an incident leading to damage that needs to be assessed and costed. Between these two possibilities you may need a survey before a refit, during a warranty claim or if legal issues arise.

Yachtwork has over 100 years of experience in the form of our core-team of three marine surveyors, with a number of experienced, heavily-vetted and well-managed associate surveyors across the globe. We regularly assist with the following:

Pre-purchase survey:

The industry standard ‘condition and value’ survey plays a vital role in the purchase process.  By inspecting the vessel, Yachtwork will ascertain if any major or structural issues are present and also advise on whether an engine surveyor should be called upon. After the inspection you will receive a clear written report about the boat and its systems, including any concerns or recommendations. To assist you in the negotiation process, Yachtwork will also indicate an appropriate market value to ensure you don´t pay any more than the boat is worth.

Accident repair:

You (as an owner or insurer) may require an accident repair survey after a vessel has been subject to damage. As an insurer, you would need an investigation of the incident and a repair cost. As a private boat owner, you may need a survey to prove or confirm the cause or estimate costs; you may also be disappointed with the quality of the repair, Yachtwork surveyors have all worked extensively in this sector. An in-depth, thorough survey is necessary in all these situations. Yachtwork are established and respected in the marine insurance industry and can advise the best route to repair.

Warranty:

If your yacht is under warranty and needs repair work, it might require assessment before it´s returned to the manufacturer. A survey to examine and confirm issues can save both parties time, money and a lot of anxiety. Yachtwork have good relations with many boatyards around the world; even if we’re not on a first name basis, we can help communicate the issues that need to be addressed under your warranty.

Refit survey:

Before any work is undertaken on your yacht, having a pre-project survey carried out is always sensible, since it will point out possible complications that might arise during the process. Work breakdown structure, Gantt charts can be produced, specifications clearly understood, and by using Yachtwork you can also take advantage of our extensive project management experience of refits and other projects.

If you would like to know more about Yachtwork’s Marine Surveys, head over to our Yacht Surveys Page.

Let’s start with the basics, you are going to make some major upgrades, undertake a refit of your yacht or place an order for a new yacht to be built for you. Should you invest in a Yacht Project Manager? In a word; yes. And we will give you four good reasons why you should:

Time:

Yacht build, refit, repairs, painting or retro-fitting are all time-consuming projects and making time for all that owning a yacht involves, can be very difficult. Unless you´re blessed with lots of free time on your hands, we suggest you invest in a PM who will look after your interests for you.

Location:

You might be lucky enough to live in close proximity to your yacht, but lets face it, most owners do not. If you live and work far away from the yard handling your project, any issues that require immediate attention, such as costing, emergent works and overall quality control, will be very difficult. Again, investing in a PM will save you a lot of time and money as he or she would handle any of the above.

Experience:

Do you have experience in project management, boatbuilding, costings, industry best practice and a mass of connections? If the answer is yes, excellent! If not, with the right project manager, you will gain that experience, get someone to react on your behalf at a moment’s notice and someone who will always “fight your corner”.

Money:

This is perhaps the most significant aspect of a project.  An experienced project manager can accurately assess projected costs and will negotiate on your behalf to ensure you get the best value for money, whilst maintaining the level of quality you desire. And here´s a hint; as your PM will very likely know the boat yard involved in your project, he can keep a close eye on them and ensure they deliver on time.