Initial documentation
Condition and visible damage recorded promptly through notes, measurements, and photographs.
Damage surveys
A clear record after the unexpected.
Timely, independent documentation of marine damage for owners, insurers, attorneys, and other interested parties.
Request availabilitySurvey scope
Document first. Determine the path forward.
Damage engagements are scoped to the casualty, access, and the client’s intended use. Emergency availability and travel are quoted directly.
Cause investigation
Available evidence evaluated to develop an opinion regarding the nature and likely cause of loss.
Scope of damage
Affected structure, systems, machinery, and equipment identified within the agreed inspection limits.
Repair recommendations
Practical repair approach and applicable considerations outlined for owner, yard, or carrier review.
Estimate review
Repair proposals and invoices reviewed for relationship to observed damage and reasonable scope.
Follow-up inspections
Progress or completion inspections available when repairs require additional documentation.
Preserve the evidence
After a casualty, avoid discarding failed parts or authorizing non-emergency repairs before the interested parties have had an opportunity to inspect. Take photographs, protect the vessel from further damage, and retain logs, invoices, and related communications.
What you receive
A report built to support a real decision.
Damage survey report
A structured, photo-documented account of observed damage and relevant vessel details.
Cause & scope opinion
An independent professional opinion based on the physical evidence available at inspection.
Repair observations
Recommended repair scope and comments on submitted estimates when included in the engagement.
Clear communication
Direct coordination with the client and, when authorized, insurers, yards, counsel, or other stakeholders.
Questions, answered
Frequently asked questions
Who can retain the surveyor?+
Owners, insurers, attorneys, lenders, and other parties with a legitimate interest may request a damage survey. The client and intended use are identified before work begins.
How quickly can you inspect?+
Timing depends on location, vessel access, and the urgency of the loss. Send the casualty date, location, vessel details, and current condition, or call directly for time-sensitive matters.
Will the report determine coverage?+
No. The survey documents physical findings and provides professional opinions within the agreed scope. Policy coverage and claim decisions remain with the insurer and relevant parties.
Can you inspect repairs in progress?+
Yes. Follow-up inspections can document hidden conditions, repair progress, or apparent completion when arranged as part of the engagement.
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