Our experts provide surveying activities on behalf of H&M Underwriters and P&I Clubs on ships which have suffered damage or loss, mainly involving:
- Verification of nature and extent of damage or loss
- Gathering of evidence and investigation of cause
- Consideration of recommended method of repairs and costs
- Naval Architecture
- Examination of Owners claim to verify the quantum is justified
Our Marine Surveyors are called by H&M Underwriters, P&I Clubs or legal firms on accident investigations in anticipation of a civil case and on occasion invited to act as expert witnesses in a court of law. Such investigations mainly involve:
- Gathering of evidence: documentary evidences, photographic evidences, physical evidences
- Investigation by witnesses interview
- Seeking for breaches of any regulations involved
- Analysis of AIS data in case of collisions
- Liaising with Lawyers
- Providing technical guidance and preparing opinions for legal advisors
Our Company technically support major P&I Clubs in the event of a dispute or litigation, providing expertise in the following areas:
- Collision and Grounding
- Hull and Machinery Damage
- Non-Contact Damage
- Damage to property
- Pollution
- Fire
- Personal Injury
Our Company offer Sale and Purchase Consulting of second-hand large ships, leisure yachts and small crafts as well as Vessel Condition Consulting services for Charterers through:
- Hull and Structural Surveys
- Marine Engineering Surveys
- Coating Condition Surveys
- Inspections in accordance with International Codes, Conventions and Associations
- Non-Destructive Testing
- Functioning Testing and Sea Trials
- Examination of all Vessel Certificates and Verification of their compliance
- Examination of all design documents such as, inter alia, technical plans and drawings, stability booklets and calculations
Our knowledge and skills of managing repair and new building projects, and our on-board vessel operating experience enable us to accurately appraise the actual condition of the vessel, type and method of any repair work to be carry out in order for restore the vessel to the highest international standards, as well as approximate costs for such repairs.
Our Marine Surveyor provide technical assistance acting as Owners representative during new building, conversion or major repair, attending at the shipyard to monitor the work of construction to verify that it meet the requirements of the technical specification and Classification Societies.
Our Experts offer technical guidance to legal firms in anticipation of a civil case preparing opinions for legal advisors and they can also act as expert witnesses during litigation in a court of law.
The experience of our qualified and skilled staff enable us to provide the Principals with Yacht Management activities and services, mainly including:
- Technical Supervision
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control
- Safety Management
- Economic assessment of the project
- Problem solving/troubleshooting
- Information technology systems
- Control cost of yacht operation
Project and Refit Management activities include:
- Working with the clients to meet the project criteria
- Following the project to ensure the yacht is constructed to the highest standards
- Providing on-site technical assistance
- Guiding the client in all aspects of a new construction process and pre-owned purchase
- Planning refits, obtaining quotes and supervising the work
- Cost control
Our Experts have direct access to private yachts worldwide and are well-positioned to help you find your specific boat, or the specific owner for your boat, in a timely fashion that will best suit your individual needs and preferences. Whether you are willing to purchase a new boat, or sell your current boat, our Experts can assist you in all your needs and requests.
- Large databases of pre-owned selected yachts
- Project management on new constructions (monitor each stage of constructions)
- New yachts advising
- Onboard inspections and round the clock support
- Appointing surveyors and technical consultant
- Insurance surveyor
- Purchase surveyor and valuation
- Pre-Owned yacht inspection and valuation