The professional, qualified and experienced Marine Surveyor exists by his ability to examine the condition of yachts and other vessels in a factual unbiased manner.  Authorised by the IIMS and RYA certifying Authoritiy's to undertake examinations in connection with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency Code of Practice for Small Commercial Vessels we can also advise on MCA requirements for the various codes of Practice and issue tonnage and carving and marking certificates for various registries.

Bodrum marine Services surveyors are FULL (Small Craft Surveyor ) members of the International Institute of Marine Surveyors (I.I.M.S.), hold Diplomas in Marine Surveying (DipMarSur, accreditation in Small Craft, vessels under 150ft) issued by National Sea Training Centre(NSTC)an associate college of Greenwich University, London and hold professional indemnity insurance to marine survey world-wide of  £ 250,000 pounds sterling underwritten by Lloyds of London.  We posses non-destructive testing equipment, moisture meters, digital ultrasonic measurement devices for steel, aluminium and GRP and moisture meters. We are the only British, I.I.M.S., Y.D.S.A., RYA and MCA accredited, qualified and internationally PI insured marine surveyors in Turkey. Please see some client recommendations .

Remember that before you pay any more than a deposit on a vessel, you have the right to learn from a qualified expert what its condition may be.  A marine survey of a vessel can be performed for a variety of reasons, the most common of which for yachts are Pre-Purchase Condition Surveys.  The process is as follows:

1) Contract to Purchase

The normal procedure when purchasing a yacht is for an offer to be made, subject to survey, and a deposit paid. 

2) Contract with Surveyor

In normal circumstances the prospective purchaser is responsible for selecting and instructing the Surveyor. Normally all boatyard and other costs in connection with the survey are in addition to the Surveyor's fees and expenses and are the responsibility of the prospective purchaser. The buyer is responsible for the hauling charges.  The seller, when a broker is not involved, is responsible for the cost of someone to operate the vessel such as a paid captain, as well as insuring that it hasadequate fuel. A boat with a very dirty bottom needs to be cleaned. Establish with the seller who is going to pay this cost. NOTE: Haul out fees must be paid at the time of the lift out.

3) Preparation for Survey

The Surveyor will carry out a detailed examination of the craft as presented and it is in this respect that purchasers can assist the Surveyor and help procure a more complete report by arranging the best possible access to the craft. If the vessel concerned is difficult to examine internally due to the existence of lining, screwed down sole boards, locked areas, etc., then the purchaser should do all that he can to ensure that the boat is `exposed' to the Surveyor's examination as fully as possible.

It is therefore recommended before survey that the boat is hauled out, perhaps linings removed, bolts and fastenings extracted, covers and traps made free to open, etc. 

Purchasers are advised to discuss thoroughly with the Surveyor any particular requirements beforehand.

4) The Survey

The Yacht Surveyor's job primarily is to examine and report upon the actual condition of a vessel with particular attention being paid to the condition of the hull structure.  The typical survey can consist of three parts: a static, in water survey,haul out for inspection of the underbody and, a full sea trial if requested. These three aspects of the survey need to be conducted in a particular order, and under conditions favorable to providing the best results. It is important that the buyer and his surveyor control the survey process, not the seller and/or his agents. 

5) The Survey Report

This will include a detailed description with photographs of the vessels condition, list the defects found in the survey along with general recommendations for repair.

The Report may be used to negotiate the final purchase arrangements

Survey reports issued by I.I.M.S. Surveyors are recognised by all leading Insurers and Marine Finance Companies.

Regardless of the reason for the survey, it is important that the inspection be thorough, and that the final report be comprehensive, clear and easy to understand. Nothing can irritate an owner, buyer, agent or banker more than a survey report that is overly complicated or difficult to understand.

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