Marine Surveys
Based in Falmouth we provide bespoke marine surveys across Cornwall & throughout the South West of the UK
At Falmouth Marine Surveys, we provide a range of expert survey and consultancy services to meet various marine needs. Our Pre-Purchase Surveys are detailed assessments essential for buyers, covering the vessel’s safety, structure, and functionality. For current owners, Insurance Surveys address insurer requirements by focusing on structural safety. Damage Surveys evaluate vessels post-incident, providing necessary reports for repairs.
We also offer Tonnage Surveys for UK ship registration, Marine Consultancy and Project Management for repairs or refits, Osmosis Treatment for moisture-related issues, Wooden Yacht Surveys for wood integrity, and Sea Trials to assess system functionality. Each service is tailored with precision to support safe and informed vessel ownership.
Pre-purchase Survey (Full)
A comprehensive survey commissioned by a potential buyer prior to purchase. The report may also be used by a finance house if one is involved and the client’s insurance company when they come to insure the vessel after purchase. Primarily we will be looking for faults that could potentially make the vessel unsafe and costly to repair which can affect the negotiation of a sale. A full report will describe the vessel in a categorised way covering all aspects of its structure, function and systems, any issues found will be summarized up front and also highlighted in the body of the text.
Insurance Survey
Commissioned by the owner of a vessel when their insurer has requested a survey prior to renewing an existing policy. Typically, these are required when the vessel is twenty years old though some can request them within as little as five years from build, most renewal intervals vary between five and seven years thereafter depending on the broker. The body of the survey is on the potential risk a vessel presents to an insurer, this being focused on the structural safety and suitability of the craft.
Damage Survey
Usually commissioned by the marine insurance company when a vessel they cover has suffered loss or damage. Criteria required by the broker will vary case to case but there will usually be an additional investigative element, estimates of repair are often required and I can offer my advice when these need to be agreed.
Tonnage Survey
This is an exercise of measuring and a calculation based on a set formula, it is required for part1 registration with the U. K’s shipping register for commercial ships and pleasure vessels and a part3 registry is for the registry of the unique name and proof of the vessels existence only. Fees are charged against a set scale, this service can be requested through a YDSA application. This service can also be included as part of another survey.
Wooden Yacht Surveys
Before contracting a full survey it may be sensible to carry out an initial check over of the structure, the focus will be upon material deterioration from. A visual inspection will be carried out to reveal any evidence of movement in the planking and fastenings, hammer sounding will be used to detect areas of decay. It is important that a thorough examination as possible by getting good access to the hull and frames is conducted. The costs of repairs with wooden vessels can often be higher than the market value of the boat, so it is vital for you to get a clear idea of what you are assessing from the outset.
Yacht Osmosis Survey
Before contracting a full survey it may be sensible to carry out an initial check over of the structure, the focus will be upon material deterioration from. A visual inspection will be carried out to reveal any evidence of movement in the planking and fastenings, hammer sounding will be used to detect areas of decay. It is important that a thorough examination as possible by getting good access to the hull and frames is conducted. The costs of repairs with wooden vessels can often be higher than the market value of the boat, so it is vital for you to get a clear idea of what you are assessing from the outset.