Hull and Machinery Surveys

Detailed and comprehensive surveys inspecting the overall integrity of the subject and loaded cargo, with a complete report. We document the vessel’s outfitting and overall general condition, and do not look at the cargo unless we see something unsafe or likely to damage the vessel.

Hull plating thickness measured to assess vulnerability to water ingress in areas of thin or corroded plating.

Cause, nature and extent of damage, plus recommendations for repair to hull and machinery, offshore platforms, docks, dredges, yachts and cargo. We prepare repair specifications, estimate costs, solicit bids, negotiate and act as the client’s representative through the repair period.

Planning, estimating and feasibility studies for marine cargo, equipment deployment, logistics and specialized projects.

Attend, monitor and document salvage of sunken and partially sunken vessels, structures and equipment, and manage the salvage bid process.

Structural integrity, outfitting, equipment, certifications and crew assessed for a specific job or service.

High-resolution imaging processed into reports for condition and valuation, damage and on/off-charter surveys.

Condition established at on-charter and again at off-charter to determine any change.

Testimony in valuation, safety, USCG regulations, marine surveying, vessel operations, salvage, cargo handling and navigation.

Decades of experience supporting parties in complex failure analysis cases.

Onsite monitoring and inspection of new construction and repair projects, including specifications, cost estimation and milestone tracking.

Analysis and approval of vessels, towing gear, stowage, lashings and transit for domestic and international routes.