Let’s Talk About Yacht Surveys

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.