MARINE & YACHT SURVEYING SERVICES

A condition & valuation marine survey evaluates a vessel’s overall condition, safety, equipment, and current market value. These surveys are commonly requested by marine insurers, lenders, and vessel owners for insurance and valuation purposes.

A seller's survey is a proactive inspection, often referred to as marine assessments, conducted before listing a vessel for sale. By identifying any deficiencies or maintenance issues in advance through thorough marine surveying, the owner can make necessary repairs, ensuring the vessel is in optimal condition when presented to potential buyers. This not only helps justify the asking price but also builds buyer confidence, streamlines the sales process, and reduces the likelihood of unexpected issues arising during a buyer's pre-purchase survey or vessel inspections.

Moisture testing is a critical component of every marine assessment conducted by Iridium Marine Group. Using professional-grade moisture meters, our surveyors accurately measure moisture content within fiberglass laminates, hull core materials, and wooden structures during marine surveying. Elevated moisture levels can lead to serious structural issues over time, including delamination, rot, and hull degradation. Early detection through moisture testing allows vessel owners to address problems before they escalate into costly repairs during vessel inspections, helping to protect both the safety and value of their vessel.

Iridium Marine Group employs state-of-the-art thermal imaging technology as a standard component of our marine assessments and surveying process. This innovative approach enables us to uncover hidden defects and anomalies that may not be visible to the naked eye. Our advanced thermal imaging technique is especially effective in identifying issues like moisture intrusion, delamination, and structural irregularities beneath a vessel's surface during comprehensive vessel inspections.

The thermal image above was taken during the inspection of a mega yacht, where our thermal imaging successfully revealed a previously repaired area that had begun to delaminate from the core material — a defect that showed no visible signs on the surface. The lower photograph illustrates the same area post-repair, showcasing the surface being faired and prepared for painting.

A marine assessment of repair work is conducted to ensure that any maintenance, repairs, or modifications performed on a vessel adhere to the highest industry standards. This type of marine surveying offers vessel owners, insurers, and financial institutions the assurance that all work has been completed correctly, utilizing appropriate materials and methods. As a result, vessel inspections provide confidence that the safety, integrity, and long-term performance of the vessel are not compromised.

Ultrasonic audio gauge testing is utilized in marine assessments to accurately measure the thickness of aluminum and steel plating, identifying any deterioration or metal loss in critical areas such as underwater hull sections, tanks, sea chests, pipes, and structural components. One of the key advantages of this marine surveying method is that it can be performed without removing existing coatings or paint, saving vessel owners the significant time and expense associated with surface preparation. This non-invasive approach allows our surveyors to conduct vessel inspections and deliver accurate and reliable results while minimizing disruption to the vessel.