Serving: New Jersey, Pennsylvania (Phila & Pittsburgh), New York, Delaware, Maryland
Commercial C&V Surveys
Condition and Value surveys are sometimes referred to as an "Insurance Survey". These surveys usually take place when an insurance company wants to know whether or not they should insure any particular vessel. If a vessel is insured, it should be covered with a high enough claim to cover the costs of replacing or fixing any and all damages.
The purposes of a Condition and Value Survey are:
- Evaluate the vessel and its worth based on the condition of the vessel and its geographical location.
- Prove that the vessel meets U.S. Coast Guard, National Fire Protection Association, as well as, the American Boat and Yacht Council safety standards.
- Identify any damages or possibly hazardous conditions surrounding the vessel.
Condition & Value
These types of "Insurance Surveys" commonly contain the following information:
- Purpose of the survey
- Date and Location
- Vessel Status (afloat, or hauled)
- Model, Builder, Year of Construction
- Vessel Type
- Hull, Registration, and Engine serial numbers.
- General Information about the vessel
- Significant Equipment Inventory
Categories to be Considered
Certain areas and parts of a vessel are looked at to determine the overall worth and value of the vessel as a whole. These areas can greatly influence the final number when determining the value.
Auxiliary Machinery & Generators - Basic Vessel Design - Cockpit Designs - Construction - Cooking Facility - Equipment - Electrical Systems - Fuel Systems - Plumbing Systems - Propulsion Machinery
On / off charter surveys
Remain free of liability!
You shouldn’t be held responsible for paying for existing damages to a vessel on charter. With our on/off charter surveys, you will be protected from absorbing repair costs from damages caused during your charter.
Our on-charter surveys include detailed descriptions of the vessel, including:
- Pictures of the plating, coating, water in the tanks, framing, deck, pre-existing damage etc.
- The structural condition of the cargo spaces and main deck area around the hatches and different compartments.
- State of cleanliness and available space.
- Quality of onboard bunkers.
- Whether there is portable equipment and securing materials on board.
Our surveyors conduct detailed internal and external surveys during hot summer when internal tanks need careful consideration. At JW Marine Surveyors, we ensure that your on/off charter surveys save you money rather than cost you more. Even a slight collision can cause lasting damage that can reverse profits as you find yourself paying for or at the business end of litigations for damages you should not be liable for.
We conduct surveys before a vessel is delivered into a charter or redelivered from one. Each of the reports our surveyors make includes details that are critical for the success of charters and protect our clients from costs they should not have to take care of.
Just because a charter is a day-long doesn’t mean these surveys should be ignored. Even a few hours is enough to cause damages that can lead to costly repairs and legal liabilities. Contact JW Marine Surveyors today for your number one choice in Marine & Cargo Surveyors.
Dead ship tow condition inspections
JW Marine Surveyors are experienced in dead ship tow inspections.
A dead ship – a ship lacking sufficient means of self-propulsion or with malfunctioning steering gear – requires advance planning, additional towing resources and special attention. While towing companies engage in tows on an almost daily basis, dead ship tows warrant additional safety measures. The specifics of these guidelines are not intended for towing companies involved in their normal day-to-day operations for which other industry and company standards likely already apply.
Shipping and Cargo Container Surveys
Experienced and Certified
Just like containers themselves, Shipping Container Surveys come in all shapes and sizes. Fortunately, there isn't much our professionals haven't seen or can't do. Our surveyors at JW Marine Surveyors are highly experienced in Container Surveys of all types, including Liquid Tanks, and are certified by the National Cargo Bureau (NCB), International Tank Container Organization (ITCO), and International Institute of Container Lessors (IICL), and are capable of delivering quality independent survey reports for just about any client or container surveying need. We are knowledgeable in CFR, IMSBC, ISO, and IMDG codes. Take a look below to see the specific container services we offer.
Container Damage Surveys
When things go wrong with cargo and shipping, they can go very wrong, very fast. If your container and/or goods were or might have been damaged in transport, call JW Marine Surveyors to have us perform a Cargo Damage Survey right away! All of our surveyors are certified by the IICL and NCB. We will survey the cargo with the utmost care are accurately report any damaged caused by fire, explosion, water, or other liquids, shortages, or other Cargo related damages. Container and Cargo Damage Surveys are required by many insurance companies in order to file an accurate, third party verified loss claim. Don't get stuck with Damaged Goods!
Cargo Container Repair Inspection
Shipping containers are regularly damaged in transport. Sometimes cosmetic, but other times structural. When damages do occur, and can be repaired, it is routine for a survey to be performed upon completion of the repair work. JW Marine Surveyors follow the standard 7-point container inspection checklist and give a complete and detailed report.
This inspection survey ensures the container is once again suitable for the transportation of goods, will be able to withstand rated weight loads, and any other unique and specific rating the container might have. If you had a damaged container repaired and are in need a a survey to ensure it is good to go, JW Marine Surveyors is your best resource.
Cargo Container Cleanliness & Suitability Surveys
If you've been in the cargo and shipping industry for a while, you already know that not all shipping and cargo containers were created equal. Even if they are created equal, time and wear mean that some are simply not suitable for continued use anymore. Don't risk damaging and/or contaminating your cargo by using a sub par shipping container. Have JW Marine Surveyors do a detailed and comprehensive inspection of your shipping containers before use within the 2.5 year or 5 year inspection window.
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