Superyacht Surveys

Expert surveys for all types of superyachts. Ensure your vessel is in top condition before purchase, for insurance purposes, or for ongoing maintenance. Our team provides detailed inspections and clear reporting to give you confidence in your investment.

Types of Superyacht Surveys We Offer

Every yacht and every owner has unique requirements. That’s why we offer tailored surveys for superyachts, including:

  • Pre-Purchase Surveys – Full inspection covering hull, deck, rig (for sailing superyachts), systems, propulsion, and appendages. Designed for buyers of motor yachts, sailing superyachts, explorer yachts, and support vessels.
  • Insurance & Valuation Surveys – Independent reports for insurers, financiers, or regulatory authorities, including detailed condition assessments and market valuation.
  • Systems & Onboard Equipment Surveys – Detailed inspection of engines, generators, electrics, hydraulics, plumbing, navigation, and safety systems. Ensures your superyacht is fully operational and compliant with insurance and maritime requirements..
  • Damage & Repair Inspections – impartial investigation of accident or storm damage, with written recommendations for repairs and costings.
  • Project & Refit Oversight – Independent assessment and monitoring during refit, repair, or customisation projects, helping ensure works are completed on time, on budget, and to the required standard.

Types of Superyachts We Survey

Our expertise covers the full spectrum of superyachts from sailing to explorer yachts.

Why Choose Our Superyacht Surveys?

  • Over 20 years of onboard operational experience – Our surveyors bring hands‑on knowledge from superyacht engineering and operations, ensuring your vessel is assessed with insight that only comes from real world experience.

  • Engineering‑led inspections – With specialists in marine systems, plant equipment and power‑generation, we assess beyond the hull: lithium battery banks, AC/DC power systems, generators, HVAC, stabilisers and more.

  • Systems & plant expertise you can trust – From propulsion systems and hybrid drives to hydraulics and automation, we inspect the integral systems that define modern superyacht performance and reliability.

  • Rigorous risk assessment of advanced technology – Lithium battery installations, bespoke electrical systems and high‑performance composites all carry new risks. We identify these and report on mitigation, compliance and ongoing safety.

  • Advanced non‑destructive testing and composite knowledge – We assess hulls, decks and appendages made of carbon fibre, sandwich‑construction or exotic materials, using UTM, thermal imaging and specialist NDT techniques.

  • Professional indemnity insured & globally recognised – Trusted by owners, brokers, insurers and finance houses, our impartial reports meet the standards demanded by the superyacht market.

  • Global coverage, bespoke service – Whether UK‑based or overseas, motor yacht or sailing yacht, support vessel or explorer craft, our service is tailored, discreet and aligned with high‑value ownership.

  • Independent and impartial – we’re on your side – We work for you, the owner or manager, never the seller or yard. Our goal is to provide you with clear, actionable insight and protect your investment.

FAQs - Your Superyacht Survey Questions Answered

We know booking a Survey can feel daunting – but it does not have to be. Here are answers to the most common questions we get from owners and managers in the Superyacht industry.

What types of superyachts can you survey?

We survey all superyacht types including Motor Yachts, Sailing Yachts, Support Yachts, Explorer Yachts, and hybrids. Our surveys cover all sizes and technical configurations.

Do you provide worldwide coverage?

Yes, our superyacht surveys are available worldwide, with a focus on UK, London, Monaco, Antibes, Nice, Italy, Spain, Palma, USA, China, and other key superyacht hubs.

Do you inspect advanced systems like lithium batteries?

Absolutely. We assess lithium battery systems, power management, hybrid drives, propulsion, hydraulics, and all critical onboard systems with specialist engineering expertise.

What types of surveys are available?

We offer Pre-Purchase Surveys, Insurance & Valuation Surveys, Condition & Integrity Surveys, Damage Assessment, and NDT Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement of composites and carbon structures.

Are your surveys recognised by insurers and brokers?

Yes, our surveys are independent, impartial, and professionally indemnity insured, recognised by leading superyacht insurers, finance houses, and brokers worldwide.

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