SUITABILITY/CONDITION/ PRE-PURCHASE SURVEY
A thorough assessment of a vessel to ascertain its value, condition, and/or suitability for a given assignment

It is in the client’s best interests that the surveyor’s findings on the current status of the vessel are accurate, even if the vessel has a well-documented history of use and maintenance. Our surveys will be based on an attentive assessment of all accessible elements of its structure, machineries, and available equipment, including:

  • Hull / Deck / Superstructure
  • Underwater body through hulls and sea chests
  • Fresh water tanks, including domestic water systems
  • Ballast tanks
  • Interior frames/bulkheads and supporting structures
  • Rudder and steering gear system
  • Propeller, shaft, thrusters
  • Deck fittings, lifelines, stanchions, mooring equipment
  • Accommodation spaces
  • Galley equipment
  • Sewage treatment systems
  • Engine, fuel system, exhaust system, OWS
  • Electrical systems
  • Navigation equipment / electronics
  • Cargo handling equipment
  • Firefighting and Safety Equipment
  • Charter Technical Clarifications

Clients can be confident that our studies will assist reduce commercial and technical risks when purchasing or chartering a vessel.