Marine survey process

All of our surveys begin with a full background investigation or "PRELIMIMARY" of the Vessel utilizing the following online based systems:

- Boat History Report (identifies any title liens, damage claims, auction sales, theft, recall issues)

- USCG PSIX lookup (identifies any USCG official boardings, USCG documentation information)

- BucValue Pro Report (identifies real time value of vessel in current market and state of repair)

We then continue with an onsite survey of the vessel to identify and document the following through our rigorous 550-point Survey inspection process:

- U.S.C.G / CFR Code / ABYC standards safety equipment inspection.

- Auxiliary Safety Equipment inspection.

- Bilge Pumping system inspection and compliance with ABYC standards.

- Auxiliary gas system (LPG, LNG) 

- Hull and structural inspection to include the use of a Moisture Meter (with mapping) Percussion testing, and infrared imaging as well as U.S.C.G and CFR code compliance of all identified equipment.

- Deck material and arrangement inspection to include the type of deck material, any deck 

overlay, and structural integrity of the Hull-to-Deck Joint, fasteners, and bedding compounds used during construction. 

- Inspection and testing of the Superstructure if applicable.

- Inspection and testing of the Bridge, inventory of its arrangement, and any and all covers and tops associated.

- Inspection and testing of all Exterior Hardware and Equipment on board.

- Ground tackle inspection and testing to ensure U.S.C.G. / CFR code and ABYC standard compliance.

- Fishing Equipment inventory and inspection.

- Inspection and inventory of all Interior systems and equipment.

- Inspection and testing of all Audio/Visual equipment.

- Inspection and testing of all Galley equipment and systems.

- Inspection and testing of all Propulsion systems, gear drives, machinery and bilge space equipment.

- Steering system inspection and testing.

- Fuel system inspection and testing for compliance to all ABYC standards and U.S.C.G / CFR code requirements.

- Inspection and testing of all DC & AC electrical systems

- Inspection and testing of Gensets.

- Freshwater system inspection and testing.

- Hot water system inspection and testing.

- Backwater/Plumbing system inspection and testing.

- Greywater system inspection and testing.

- Testing, Inventory of and functionality of all Electronics & Navigation equipment onboard which includes a full NMEA 2000 system diagnostic scan if applicable.

- Underwater equipment and Hull Inspection.

- Sea Trial of vessel.

- Full summary of condition and valuation of vessel to American Society of Appraisers Standards.

At JW Marine Surveyors, we strive to exceed your expectations on every survey we do.  Above and beyond is our motto.  We offer a complete video survey to all of our clients at no additional cost.  All videos are posted to our Youtube channel after the completion of the survey report is sent.

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