Marine Surveys

Who needs a Marine Surveyor?
Anyone who owns, operates, insures, finances or is purchasing a vessel needs a marine surveyor.

What services can KPS Maritime provide?
A marine surveyor will give you that necessary independent opinion to allow for a thorough and considered decision to be made. We can conduct a range of inspections and services for recreational vessels including pre-purchase inspections, condition & valuation reports, compliance inspections & fit for service statements. All inspections are followed with a professional report outlining our findings. 
 

Pre-purchase inspections - to help you make the right decision when buying a boat.

► Overall Condition & Structural Integrity of the Vessel - including hull condition (in water and out of water inspections)

► Suitability for Service - safe passenger numbers and load capacities

► Construction - origin and date of manufacture, materials & methods used during construction

► Engineering - engine make/ model numbers, hours,

► Ground Tackle- type of anchor, chain, capstan

► Lifesaving and Safety Equipment - flares, inflatable raft

► Electronic, Navigation, Bilge and Fire Systems - fire extinguishers, compass, GPS

► Comments and recommendations
 

Small Craft Inspections – for trailer boats

► External Hull, On deck, internal hull 

► Spars, rigging and sails

► Tankage and plumbing

► Internal fixtures and systems

► Electrical, Machinery, Safety equipment & Electronics

► Trailer

Condition Inspections – for insurance applications, renewals or as a result of damage or equipment failure

► Overall Condition & Structural Integrity of the Vessel, Insurance Risk/Suitability for service 

► Construction & Engineering

► Ground Tackle

► Lifesaving and Safety Equipment

► Electronic, Navigation, Bilge and Fire Systems, Onboard Equipment

► Hull Condition (in water and out of water inspections can be conducted)

► Safe Passenger numbers and load capacities 

Valuations – for finance, insurance or marketing purposes
 

Non-invasive Testing – including mechanical and oil analysis
 

Specialist non-destructive Testing - including corrosion surveys, ultrasonic thickness testing and moisture level detection