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Frigate Marine Surveyors, Elizabeth City, North Carolina, USA Serving Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, The Chesapeake, And The US East Coast Lloyd E. Griffin, III, SAMSŪ AMSŪ Principal Marine Surveyor
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Prepurchase Condition and Value SurveysThis is the most comprehensive type of inspection, and is strongly advised when purchasing a new or used vessel. Condition and overall operation of the vessel should be examined. This covers structural integrity, electrical systems, the propulsion system, the fuel system, other machinery, navigation equipment, miscellaneous on-board systems, cosmetic appearance, electronics, and overall maintenance as well as an out-of-water inspection and a sea trial. A Condition and Valuation survey is typically required for most small pleasure craft, commercial & fishing vessels. It consists of a complete survey of the vessel using non destructive methodology. This type of survey, will include our standard survey report describing the vessel, its condition, market value and replacement costs, recommendations as to standards compliance, and photographs. |
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| Insurance Condition and Value Surveys This inspection is performed so that the insurance company can determine whether or not the vessel is an acceptable risk. They are interested in structural integrity and safety for its intended use. Most insurance companies require a survey on older boats. They will also want to know the vessel's fair market value. |
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| Appraisal Surveys This inspection is performed to gather enough information to justify or determine the fair market value of the vessel. This is normally needed for financing, estate settlements, donations and legal cases. |
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| On and Off Hire Surveys On Off Hire surveys are often undertaken on behalf of a client who is considering charting a vessel for commercial purposes although it maybe for any kind of a vessel including commercial or pleasure. The registration and all documentation associated with the vessel is examined and reported. All components of the vessel or items associated with the vessel including machinery, cargo handling gear, accommodations, holds and cargo storage areas including decks and hatches, navigational equipment, containers if any, and a measurement of the bunkers aboard are normally part of such a survey. |
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Damage SurveysDamage surveys are performed on all vessels from pleasure craft, yachts, fishing vessels as well as commercial vessels. We commence a Damage Survey by obtaining all of the particulars, to include a description of the vessel as well as the incident preferably in the form of a signed and witnessed statement. We will then perform a complete inspection of the damage as well as a field survey report. Our client will be provided with our preliminary report on the extent of damage. Typically we proceed to supply the client with a preliminary survey report to include details of the facts, details of the damages, photographs of the damages as well as comments from owners as to the cause of the incident. We are available to monitor repairs and repair invoices as requested. |
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| Cargo Damage Surveys The primary reason for a Cargo Damage survey is to determine the reason & extent of the damage to the cargo. These types of surveys maybe completed on any type of cargo. Cargo damage surveys are generally commissioned by the carrier, insurers, receivers or shippers. Our report provides all details of the shipment and carriage. Where possible, we will identify the reason for the damage. |
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| Container Damage Surveys Container damage surveys will typically be accompanied by photographs. Repair estimates can be provided if required. With an emphasis in Port of Hampton Roads and North Carolina ports in the United States we also will undertake assignments on a worldwide basis. |
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| P & I Surveys P & I surveys are carried out for the benefit of P & I clubs (Protection and Indemnity Clubs). They can be as general or specific as the need may require. They may include details of cargo damage, hull damage or full loss investigation. Complete details of the vessel its crew, cargo, loading procedures, unloading procedures, conditions of its hatches, weather, ships log and other particulars specific to the Club are included in the report. |
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| Oil Analysis The use of a spectrograph analysis can determine the presence of water, fuel, and organic material(nonmetallic) material that may be the result of excessive oxidation or nitration. In areas where the motors are used a minimum hours per year, oil can become highly acidic and therefore corrosive. Two other types of testing are particle counting and ferrography. These test identify abnormal wear or identifies on coming engine failure. |
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| Barge Draft Surveys This survey involves inspecting the barge when empty and loaded to determine the amount of cargo and its condition that is placed on the barge |
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| Barge Surveys Barge Surveys are of interest to the buyer, shipper, broker and the insurer of cargo. They can consist of a pre-voyage inspection of the barge to insure it suitability of the voyage and to register it's condition. Subsequently the barge survey will be conducted to calculate the amount of cargo, and it's condition that is placed on the barge. If required it can be verified on arrival at the barge unload destination. There are two methods to a Draft Survey; the Displacement Method and Draft Tables. Both are methods utilized by our team. |
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| Tug & Tow Surveys: A Tug and Tow Survey is sometimes referred to as Suitability for Tow Survey. It identifies the vessels to be towed as well as their condition. It also provides detail on the towing vessel including it's design characteristics, propulsion system, and auxiliary equipment. It provides Details of the Crew, Planed Towing Arrangements, Route Details and a Projected Weather Forecast. It then will make recommendations as to Tow and Weather Restrictions. It can include the Master's Agreement. |
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