Pre-purchase and Pre-sale Inspections
Pre-purchase inspections are usually requested by a potential buyer, usually once a conditional contract is signed. This inspection may take the form of a full survey or an inspection based on an insurance company condition report. In each case the scope of the survey will be clearly defined.
The requirement is usually to qualify that the vessel presents as described or to generate a baseline understanding of the vessels current state.
The role of the surveyor is to help the purchaser make an informed decision, however, it should also be noted that a survey is fully independent and objective taking into account the context of the vessel.
Pre-purchase inspections can be time consuming and do require the vessel to be out of the water. Unless discussed and agreed prior, these are non-invasive inspections. More detail on what is covered can be provided by request.
Should the client wish, Marsden Marine Ships Surveys also uses a range of affiliates to assess mechanicals, rigging, and mains electrical systems. The survey reports will give recommendations if defects are found during the survey.
Insurance Surveys
Insurers and underwriters manage risks and it’s therefore in their interest to understand any aspect of the vessel which may present an insurance risk.
Insurers may request a survey prior to agreeing to underwrite a particular vessel. Commonly, such requests are made for older, high value or unique types of vessels. Additionally, surveyors may be requested to provide the insurer with details of any maintenance work completed and any potential work planned for the future.
Marsden Marine Ships Surveyors can monitor any ongoing work and provide updates to the insurers. It is usual to have the vessel out of the water for the purpose of an insurance survey.
With insurance industry developments, surveyors are increasingly asked by insurers to provide advice on any limitations of use.
Moisture Surveys
Marsden Marine Ships Surveyors can undertake moisture testing on both GRP and timber hulls. This testing can provide information on any moisture anomalies in the hull and indicate areas of water penetration which require further investigation.
The launch opposite was stripped back, allowed to dry, and tested with a Skipper Trimex Plus Moisture Meter.
Vessels will need to be out of the water for 48 hours prior and be dry.
Damage Surveys
Damage to vessels includes events caused by, but not limited to, collisions, allisions, sub-surface impacts, storm damage, fire and flooding. These events can all be assessed by Marsden Marine Ships Surveyors. We will generate a full independent report on behalf of the principal, detailing the extent of the damage within the limitations of the survey.
Included in the report may be the background to the damage and, if required, an independent assessment of the cause and affect of the incident.
The surveyor, if required, can work in conjunction with the appointed boat builder or repairer to monitor repairs.
