SOME
HELPFUL TIPS FOR
READYING YOUR VESSEL FOR SURVEY
The vessel's ship's papers, Federal Document or State Registration
should be on board vessel.
Vessel's operation manual and plans should be on board.
All equipment manuals (including engine manuals) should be on board.
Any records of the vessel's maintenance and repair history.
All equipment should be on vessel and connected (including all electronics
and safety gear).
Vessel's storage batteries should be fully charged.
The vessel must be as fully commissioned as possible.
Gear/equipment associated with the vessel but not on board should
be listed and presented to surveyor along with model, type and serial
numbers (for their inclusion in the survey equipment list.
All lockers and drawers should be empty.
Water tanks should be Pressed-Up (full).
Fuel tanks should be Pressed-Up (full).
All loose gear should be removed from vessel's engine room.
Any item not part of the sale should be removed.
Sails (if any) should be made available in a dry, warm location
where they can be laid out (if possible) and inspected.
All bilge voids should be dry and clean.
Bring known vessel problems to the attention of the attending surveyor.
Winter covers and frames should be fully removed from the vessel.
Ladder should be available for boarding the vessel.
The owner should consider a general cleaning and straightening out
of gear aboard the vessel
*Winter surveys present challenges
please check with your surveyor for other preparations or conditions
that may be necessary.
GENERAL
:
CLIENTS
ARE WELCOMED AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THE SURVEY .
PREPARATION FOR SEATRIAL
Has a Captain, crew or authorized person in charge been assigned
to operate the vessel and show/demonstrate operation of equipment?
Fuel, water, engine fluids topped off.
All up to date safety gear on board.
All systems fully commissioned and ready to be tested.
Have dock trials been previously performed.
Bring known operational deficiencies to the attention of the attending
surveyor.
All gear/equipment secured for sea.
Access made available to attending surveyor engine compartment,
electrical systems, bilge, etc.
These
helpful tips will hopefully assist you, the broker and/or the owner
for preparing the vessel for survey.
Good
preparation helps facilitate the survey going forward smoothly and
in a more timely fashion. Thank you. |
