Mike Beijar Marine Surveyor
Marine Risk C&V Survey
Please review the enclosed information carefully. Its what to expect from our survey process.
A link to a sample Marine Risk Survey is at the bottom of this page.
The Marine Risk C&V Survey is a general inspection made to allow an underwriter to make a decision as to the risk of casualty loss due to fire, explosion, flooding, personal risk, etc. It is a visual inspection with limited percussion testing and no operational testing or sea trials. It may or may not encompass a haulout for a bottom inspection. Its report is intended for the general needs of the marine insurance industry and it omits information that may be considered valuable to a prospective purchaser. An opinion as to the estimated current value and reconstruction (replacement) cost is included, but remembering that the vessel is not being held for sale.
The Marine Risk C&V Survey is a visual inspection of the hull and deck areas of a vessel and it’s reinforcing components, including limited percussion testing. The inspection includes the installed systems pertinent to the operation and safety of the vessel and systems and equipment normally found a vessel of the size and class being inspected. This includes machinery (propulsion and / or auxiliary engines including component cooling and exhaust systems); fuel (tanks and their plumbing and valves, etc.); electrical (DC and / or AC including wiring, terminals, etc.); pumping and plumbing (including through-hulls and associated piping and fittings); and other onboard equipment. Unless proven otherwise, all vessel components are presumed to be original.
The inspection is conducted without making removals, or opening up to expose areas normally concealed. No invasive or destructive testing is normally conducted. Dirt, marine growth, coating buildup, rust and / or corrosion, bilge water, etc., all will inhibit the surveyor’s ability to inspect. Unless otherwise proven, all vessel components are presumed to be original.
Given today’s complicated vessel systems, few marine surveyors are expert in all matters. If a vessel owner has a concern about a particular system (or systems) on the vessel or when the surveyor relays a concern (verbally or written) to the owner, the owner should strongly considered engaging an expert. This may include a rigger, mechanic, electrician, etc.
Generally, machinery and other gear and equipment is not enabled for a Marine Risk C&V Survey, and, in no case, will the surveyor start any machinery or equipment including propulsion engines, generators, stoves, heaters, etc., which are fueled by combustible fuels. If it becomes necessary, this is a responsibility for the owner or owner’s representative. Nor will the surveyor go aloft for any inspections. Sails will not be opened for inspection. Nor will the surveyor place himself or herself in any position of personal physical risk.
Preparing the vessel for inspection is an owner’s (or owner’s representative) responsibility. Specifically, there should be reasonable access to all areas of the vessel (lazarets, lockers, machinery compartments including steering, fuel spaces, etc.). This may mean the temporary relocation of sail bags, inflatable small boats, heavy furniture, carpets, etc.; and personal equipment and gear, especially in the case of live-aboard boats, prior to the arrival of the surveyor. Bilges should be as clean and dry as possible.
The commissioning party (usually the owner) is responsible for all payments. This includes payment to the surveyor which is required at the time of the on-site inspection unless other terms are approved in advance by the surveyor. For general survey fee information, please visit our Survey Fee page (link at left).
The report. The survey is not complete until the report is delivered to the commissioning party. After the on-site inspection process is completed, a written report will be issued. This process may take up to four working days after the on-site inspection. This time is required to allow the surveyor to review the inspection findings, conduct research, or make additional inquiries or consultations, as necessary.
The report is typically delivered as a PDF via email unless a different delivery method is requested. This allows you to archive, and then forward the report as a PDF or to print it as desired.