Capt. William “Bill” Brindamour, SAMS® AMS® | Principal Marine Surveyor

How To Prepare For A Marine Survey

Time and additional expense can be saved by preparing the vessel for inspection and making her more accessible.

Arrange to present a clean, shipshape boat, and have all papers and miscellaneous gear ready. If applicable, you will need to make arrangements with the marina to haul the vessel for bottom inspection, and retain a captain for sea trials. Lockers and cabin areas should be cleared of all miscellaneous gear.

The surveyor should never be asked to prepare a boat for inspection. The surveyor may request minor dismantling of interior ceilings, headliners, flooring, etc. in order to gain access to the suspected areas. Random removal and examination of below-the-waterline fasteners on wood boats may be required. Any dismantling and re-installation of parts should be performed by qualified personnel and is the responsibility of the person ordering the survey.

Written authorization from the owner may be needed to board and/or to remove part of the vessel.

ONCE YOU RETAIN THE SURVEYOR, HE OR SHE WORKS ONLY FOR YOU AND REPORTS TO NO ONE ELSE. THE SURVEYOR IS THERE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS!.

Striking Submerged Objects

Contact Us

Marine Logistics Company
Hampton, New Hampshire

Capt. William “Bill” Brindamour SAMS® AMS®
Principal Marine Surveyor
Phone: (603) 770-7711
Email: capt123@aol.com

Marine Logistics is a full service maritime consulting firm, with a principal office in New Hampshire. Regional associates are located nationwide, and several overseas affiliates are available to support our clients. Surveys for pre-purchase, condition and valuation, and marine claims, primarily conducted in Northern New England.