Purchase Survey
Alliance Marine Surveyors prides itself in performing independent, accurate, and unbiased marine surveys in Grenada and the Caribbean
Purchase surveys are carried out when requested by a potential buyer during the purchasing process. The survey normally commences after a deposit has been paid and the buyer and other stakeholders are satisfied with the findings of the survey report.
A Purchase Survey is normally more detailed than the Insurance survey and would entail a sea trial which allows AMSC to assess the performance characteristics of the vessel. Following the survey, the prospective purchaser would be provided with a detailed report outlining all the findings and the recommendations where applicable. The information in the survey report is used to determine whether or not the purchaser and or stakeholder would proceed with the purchase.
When purchasing a vessel the buyer should always consider how expensive both maintenance and the purchase cost can be. As such, the buyer(s) should protect their interests and investments by ensuring they have all the facts associated with the vessel before completing the purchase transaction.
Contents of our Purchase Survey:
Hull, Deck and Structure
- Details of Subject Vessel, (General Description, Dimensions, Registration etc.).
- Keel
- Hull below Waterline
- Topsides above Waterline including Rubbing Strake etc
- Deck and Superstructure Moulding
- Flybridge
- Hull/Deck Join
- Bulkheads and Structural Stiffening including Internal Mouldings
Steering, Stern Gear and Skin Fittings etc
- Stern Gear
- Rudders and Steering
- Trim Tabs & Bow Thruster
- Cathodic Protection
- Skin Fittings and other through Hull Apertures
On Deck
- Ports and other windows
- Main Companionway and other accesses to Accommodation
- Ground Tackle and Mooring Arrangements
- Pulpit, Rails and Mast
- Boarding Ladders, Swim Platform & Passerelle
- Sails & Covers
- Navigation Lights
- Lifesaving and Emergency Equipment
- Bilge Pumping Arrangements
- Fire-fighting Equipment
Engine
- Engine Installations and Controls
- Fuel System
Accommodation and On-Board Systems
- Accommodation general
- Gas Installation
- Water Tanks and Supply
- Heads
- Electrical Installation
- Electronic and Navigation Equipment
- Heating, Refrigeration System & Microwave
- *Other equipment including but not limited to- Outboards, Dingies, Life Rafts etc. will also be inspected if present when surveyed
Alliance Marine Surveyors prides itself in performing independent, accurate and unbiased marine surveys in Grenada and the Caribbean. It is highly recommended that the vessel be hauled out of the water for detailed inspections to be carried out.