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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.