Serving New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New York
our pledge
Trusted Marine Surveying Services for over 25 years!
At JW Marine Surveyors, we pride ourselves on our extensive experience in the maritime industry. Our team of ACMS Certified Marine Surveyors are all former members of the USCG and current members of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. Our core values of trust and reliability and 100 percent guest satisfaction have earned us the loyalty of both individual clients and major commercial accounts, who continue to partner with us for years making all of our clients family. We feel so strongly about our Services that if you are not satisfied with your survey report we will
Re-Survey the vessel for free!
SURVEY services offered
Appraisal Surveys
JW Marine surveyors holds certification through the ASA (American Society of Appraisers) for Yacht appraising for Marine Surveyors. The Appraisal Inspection is conducted to determine the fair market value of a vessel for financing, estate settlements, donations, and legal cases (such as divorce). As the focus is to simply provide the surveyor’s overall impression of the vessel’s condition, an appraisal inspection is a less in-depth inspection as compared to a C&V. The written report will contain basic vessel information, general comments on overall condition and an estimated fair market value.
Insurance Surveys
We are certified in Inland & Ocean Marine Insurance through the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance. An insurance survey is conducted to assist underwriters in determining a vessel’s condition and insurability for initial policy issuance or renewal. The primary focus of an insurance survey is structural integrity, safety, and inspection of system installations per NFPA and ABYC standards. Safety gear is inspected and noted for compliance with federal requirements, while pertinent identification information is recorded for future reference, valuation and claims adjustment.
The content of a typical insurance survey’s written report is similar to that of a C&V survey, providing detailed vessel information, discrepancies, and recommendations. In many cases, an insurance survey (depending on the surveyor) is similar in scope to a condition and value survey. The biggest difference is that in some cases (typically policy renewal for an established client) underwriters will accept an “in water” survey.
Condition &Valuation Survey
The most comprehensive assessment a vessel will likely receive, a condition and value survey (C&V for short) provides clients with an informed, professional opinion of a boat’s condition and fair market value. It includes an in-depth, visual inspection of structural integrity, safety equipment and a general overview of all other miscellaneous on board systems including (electrical, propulsion, sanitation, potable water, navigation, etc) as well as an out-of-water hull inspection.
The written report of a C&V survey provides detailed information on the vessel and contains a list of noted discrepancies or variations from the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) and National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) standards, as well as deviations from United States Coast Guard requirements and prudent seamanship. The report will also contain a “Recommendations” section listing in detail all major and minor safety, electrical and engineering maintenance and repair deficiencies needing to be addressed.
other services offered (not covered in regular surveys)
Engine & Auxiliary Equipment
Engine & Auxiliary Equipment
Engine & Auxiliary Equipment
-Marine Engine
Surveys / Inspections
-Marine Electrical
Surveys / Inspections
-Oil / Fluid Analysis
Analysis & Testing
Engine & Auxiliary Equipment
Engine & Auxiliary Equipment
-Corrosion & Bonding Surveys
-Carbon Monoxide Air Analysis
-Winterization/De-winterization
-Borescoping Services
Shipping & Commercial
Engine & Auxiliary Equipment
Shipping & Commercial
-CFV Hull Surveys
-Pro-Active & Re-Active Cargo Surveys / Inspections
-Container & Dry Van
Surveys / Inspections
-Barge On & Off Hire Surveys
Marine Safety
Engine & Auxiliary Equipment
Shipping & Commercial
-USCGAUX Vessel Safety Exams
-USCGAUX Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety Exams
-AMSEA Certified Safety Drill Instruction
MEMBERSHIPS & Affiliations
