Ana Sayfa . Yacht & Small Craft Survey Services

Yacht & Small Craft Survey Services

Acquiring, insuring, or maintaining a luxury motor yacht, sailing vessel, or commercial pleasure craft requires rigorous technical assessment to protect your financial investment and ensure onboard safety. MP Inspection provides independent, 3rd-party yacht survey services, hull structural audits, and repair supervision for yacht owners, prospective buyers, marine insurers, brokers, and underwriters worldwide.

Key Services & Operational Scope

  1. Pre-Purchase Condition & Valuation Surveys
  • Comprehensive structural, mechanical, and electrical evaluation prior to yacht acquisition.
  • Seaworthiness assessment, safety equipment inspection, and fair market valuation reporting for financial institutions and buyers.
  • Sea trial supervision to monitor engine performance, steering systems, and navigational equipment under operational loads.
  1. Hull Integrity, Osmosis & NDT Testing
  • Detailed structural examination of GRP/fiberglass, steel, aluminum, carbon fiber, and wooden hulls.
  • Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) using ultrasonic thickness gauges and thermal imaging to detect hidden delamination, void spaces, and structural fatigue.
  • Moisture meter analysis for Osmosis detection in composite hulls and core integrity verification.
  1. Yacht Damage Appraisal & Insurance Claims
  • Independent investigation of maritime casualties, collisions, groundings, rig failures, machinery breakdown, and fire incidents.
  • Root-cause analysis, extent of damage valuation, salvage assessment, and repair cost estimation for P&I Clubs and marine underwriters.
  • Post-incident expert witness statements for legal and insurance dispute resolutions.
  1. Refit & Repair Supervision
  • Project management oversight during shipyard refits, hull painting, and major structural modifications.
  • Technical verification of repair specifications, material compliance, and workmanship standards.
  • Final sign-off and issuance of Yacht Seaworthiness & Repair Completion Certificates.

International Standards & Compliance

Our yacht inspection protocols strictly align with recognized marine construction and safety standards:

  • ISO Yacht Standards (ISO 12215 Hull Construction & ISO 8666 Principal Data)
  • ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council) Safety Standards
  • Classification Society Guidelines (Lloyd’s Register, RINA, Bureau Veritas)

Why Choose MP Inspection?

Feature Client Benefit
Unbiased 3rd-Party Reporting Conflict-free assessments recognized by underwriters, banks, and flag state registries.
Advanced NDT Equipment Precision detection of moisture, osmosis, and internal hull flaws without destructive sampling.
End-to-End Refit Oversight Professional technical supervision ensuring shipyard accountability and quality control.

Request a Yacht Survey

Protect your vessel and secure your maritime investment. Contact our yacht survey department today.