A Marine Surveyor is an individual who conducts surveys, checks or examinations of marine vessels for any of the following purposes: to inspect, test and report on the condition of the vessels and cargo, and inspects the damage already caused to either vessels or cargo on them. For assessing these needs, the Marine Surveyor will use various instruments that may include sonar, radar, GPS, and electronic scanning equipment. They also conduct tests on the boats using special software programs. All these instruments and tools to help the Marine Surveyor understands what is going on and what should be done next in order to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness in their work. Below are some of the most common tasks that a marine surveyor may do.
The most important task of a Marine Surveyor is to inspect and report on the condition of a vessel. They normally complete this inspection period in one day and report back to the owner with their findings. Some also allow for extension of the inspection period if special circumstances arise that are beyond their scope of work. This would require additional time and costs for the inspection.
Vessel inspections are performed to identify any defects in the condition of the vessel and to find out if any damage exists to the integrity of the vessel. An inspector will examine the navigation and power plant of the vessels he is inspecting in order to determine any issues that could have affected the proper operation of the vessel, while in commission. He will also check the condition of the ports, hatches, trim, steering, sails, engines, electrical system, nacelles, painting, flooring, insulation, plumbing, drainage, decks, keel, outboard motor and all fittings, valves, machinery and appliances in the keel. He looks for any physical defect that impairs the safe operation of the boat. He also checks the condition of the main gear in running condition.
A physical examination of a keel shows evidence of wear and tear, where repairs are needed and whether the keel can support heavy load. The inspectors report on these findings to the licensing authority and to the owner or legal owner of the vessel. They prepare a register of defects that may be found on the vessel and transmit them to the licensing authority when the vessel is inspected. The register is used to keep a record of each vessel’s condition.
There are two types of marine surveys in existence today. The first type is for surface vessels such as boats and fishing vessels; the second type is for submerged vessels such as cruise ships and power vessels. It is important to know which type of survey you require before you start the inspection process. The inspector performs his inspection and submits his findings for examination to the licensing authority. Once the inspector determines the required repairs and maintenance, he submits his report to the licensing authority who makes the corrections and updates the condition reports on these necessary repairs.
If you have been investigating the possibility of owning a ship or vessel of your own but aren’t sure if you should purchase one, a marine survey is the best way to find out. These reports will tell you many important things about the condition of your boat and whether or not it will be able to withstand the harsh conditions and dangers that are present in the marine trade. The information in your marine survey will help you make the right decision when buying your vessel. For example, did you know that boats that have a long history of good maintenance can be sold for much cheaper than those with a short history? And what about new boats – are they properly inspected? The answers to these and many other questions that you may have will be provided by your marine survey.
