SHIP PRE-PURCHASE SURVEY
Independent Ship Pre-Purchase Survey
A Ship Pre-Purchase Survey is carried out to assess the overall visual condition of a vessel. The survey provides an independent assessment of the vessel's condition in accordance with the client's requirements and the agreed inspection scope.
WHEN REQUIRED
A Ship Pre-Purchase Survey provides an independent assessment of the vessel's general condition and identifies existing deficiencies, maintenance issues and other observations that may affect the vessel's operational reliability.
The inspection may include examination of the vessel's hull, main deck, forecastle deck, poop deck, cargo holds or cargo tanks, machinery spaces, accommodation, navigation bridge, safety equipment, statutory certification and other onboard systems in accordance with the agreed inspection scope or the client's checklist.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
- Inspection of the vessel's overall external condition
- Inspection of cargo holds or cargo tanks
- Inspection of hatch covers
- Inspection of the main deck, forecastle deck and poop deck
- Inspection of mooring arrangements
- Inspection of the vessel's hull for damage, dents, deformation and corrosion
- Assessment of coating condition and surface rust
- Inspection of the engine room
- Inspection of accommodation areas
- Inspection of the navigation bridge
- Inspection of safety equipment and firefighting appliances
- Verification of relevant statutory and operational certificates
- Performance of agreed operational tests
- Comprehensive photographic documentation
- Preparation of detailed survey reports
REPORTING
A detailed Final Survey Report is issued together with comprehensive photographic documentation. The report records the vessel's apparent condition, observed damage, structural deficiencies, maintenance issues, machinery observations, operational test results where performed and other survey findings relevant to the agreed inspection scope.