Surveying Services

BMT Groups Yacht Surveying Services

Condition Surveys

Working with private clients and their representatives we primarily undertake inspections to establish the overall condition of a vessel prior to purchase. But also for insurance purposes, on hire and off hire. Individual requirements that demand a more focused inspection on a particular aspect are also undertaken. 

Casualty Management

Our global network of surveyors provides a 24/7 capability for promptly attending a casualty whenever and wherever it occurs. With staff surveyors in strategic locations worldwide we have the ability to ensure quick response times to facilitate effective handling of the situation. Our aim is to minimise our client’s risk and costs, from emergency recovery assistance to hull & machinery damage inspections, through to litigation support. We utilise the latest investigative equipment and methods to determine the full extent of damage giving the repair yard the necessary information to produce a more detailed repair schedule with a refined estimation of costs. 

Pre-Insurance Risk Inspections

With our experience and expertise in dealing with damage claims our surveyors are effective placed to carry out inspections on behalf of exacting owners or underwriters prior to the yacht being put on risk. 

Shipyard Build and Project Risk Assessments

Under BMT’s ShipShape suite of risk management services we have developed a world leading track record in shipyard and project risk assessments. We regularly carry out risk assessments in response to the request of owners, banks and other interested parties. Risks associated with shipyard build capability and delivery schedules represent a key element of project risk. 

Feasibility Studies

Risk assessments and feasibility bring together many of the fields of expertise of BMT. These studies can be carried out on any number of projects, from a damaged yacht being taken to a repair port to the fitting of a helipad on a converted offshore support ship. Many marine projects are the first of their kind. Before proceeding both owners and underwriters need to know how practical or safe a particular project is. Our assessment can help our clients in understanding and managing the risk. Necessary modifications can be priced and arranged at the outset rather than later in the project when the costs will invariably be much higher.

Expert Witness

Internationally BMT Group has build a reputation for its expertise in the investigation of all aspects of marine accidents and disputes and for its professionalism and integrity as Expert Witness in claims for damage and loss. Acting as technical representative we assist law firms in resolving yachting claims covering aspects such as new build contract disputes, fit for purpose, hull damage repairs, machinery failures, grounding/ collision, personal injury and damage during shipment. 

Personal Injury Investigation

We are well accustomed in dealing with investigating the unfortunate circumstances surrounding personal injury within the maritime sector, conducting enquiries in a sensitive and discrete manner. 

Yacht Shipping Surveys

We have unrivalled expertise in this field, combining our commercial ship and yacht knowledge we offer marine warranty surveyor and marine advisor services to Underwriters, Carriers, Charter Parties and Private Clients for third party review, check and supervision for the loading, securing and unloading operations. 

Specialist Inspection

We offer a range of technical and scientific services which we utilise to identify cause of failure, extent of damage and necessary repairs. The most frequently used methods are; Metallurgical Analysis, Corrosion Analysis, Oil, fluid and drinking water analysis, Destructive & Non-Destructive Testing, Laser Shearography, Thermal Infrared Imaging, Paint & Coating Analysis and Underwater Inspection utilising the latest ROV equipment. Some of the equipment we have ourselves, such as ultra sonic thickness, ultra sonic tightness, thermal infrared thermometer and thermal infrared imaging. Besides the above, we have a continuous expanding group of independent external consultants, which services we use when investigating reefer / cooling and air conditioning installations, environmental issues, auditing for offices, (MCA) coding surveys and flag state inspections.

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