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We at Compass Marine are providing a full range of marine surveys on sailing and motor yachts across the South Coast of the UK as well as in Europe – we are recently worked in countries such as: Croatia, Lanzarote, Italy, Greece and Turkey. We go the extra mile for each of our clients and provide an excellent, value for money service, no matter if you are buying, selling, refitting, building or just maintaining your yacht. And its doesn’t matter if it is wooden, steel, aluminium or GRP/FRP; 7 meters or 35 meters long – we are able to accommodate most makes and models for whatever situation.

Our range of services includes:

• We do pre-purchase, full condition, surveys which covers every aspect of the vessel, with a comprehensive and detailed report.
• We can supervise new builds, refits and other repairs. Some of our projects include managing an extensive refit of a Victoria 34 in the Solent, a refit of a Sigma 41 in Lanzarote, a major refit of a 1932 Cardnell mahogany on oak yawl, a refit and osmisis treatment of a Consessa (Dawn) 39 and a refit of a Choi Lee 46. We also have had the pleasure of supervising the almost completere-build in Athens of a 35m / 112ft mahogany motor yacht, which was originally built in 1942. For each of these projects, we did a pre-puchase survey first.
• We offer Insurance surveys, Damage surveys, and Tonnage surveys.
• We offer Partial surveys too, which includes hull plating thickness (steel), moisture (FRP/GRP) and rigging surveys.
• We offer sea trials which would provide useful additional information about the engine, navigation equipment, sails and rigging. Plus if your boat has been stored ashore for some time, inspecting her while afloat may also provide useful information as well.

Our surveys also include:

• We offer a thorough vessel inspection which will be conducted to the highest industry standards.
• They will be succinct, accurate and relevant reports with specification for any specialist repairs.
• We can help with survey arrangements.
• We can also advice and guide you throughout the process.

Please do not hesitate to get in contact with us for further information on any of our services – we would love to hear from you!

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61 Marineside, Brackelsham Bay, Chichester, West Sussex. PO20 8JJ

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Hello, I am Andrew Edmond, of Compass Marine Yacht Surveys, and I provide a full range of marine surveys on sailing and motor yachts and small commercial vessels along the South Coast of the UK and in Europe. 

I will go the extra mile to provide excellent quality and value for money, whether you are buying, selling, refitting, building or just maintaining your yacht and whether it is wooden, steel, aluminium or GRP/FRP, 5 meters or 50 meters long.

Here is a recent, unsolicited testimonial from a Danish client buying a boat in the UK. I did a pre-purchase survey and then assisted him in obtaining estimates for repairs that were needed:

"I would like to express my gratitude for all the work you have done. I could not be happier to have had the luck to have you as a surveyor, who knows what we would have got into otherwise. Thank you very much for the great support!"

Supervision and yacht management

As well as  routine surveys and partial surveys, I also provide supervision of new builds, refits and other repairs and yacht management. I am currently managing an extensive refit of a Victoria 34 in the Solent as well as a 1932 Cardnell mahogany on oak yawl and a Mitchell 28. I recently managed the almost complete re-build in Athens of a 35m / 112ft mahogany motor yacht, originally built in 1942. 

In each of these recent cases, I did a pre-purchase survey first.

Survey Types include:

Pre-purchase, or pre-sale full condition, surveys

Insurance surveys, Damage surveys, Tonnage surveys

Coding surveys of commercial vessels

Partial surveys, including hull plating thickness (steel), moisture (FRP/GRP) and rigging surveys or simply detecting the cause of a problem such as water ingress.

 All my surveys include

· Thorough vessel inspection conducted to the highest industry standards, using specialist      

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· Succinct, accurate and relevant reports with specification for any specialist repairs

· Help with survey arrangements

· Advice and guidance throughout the process

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When you need a surveyor for any relevant assignment – simple or complex.......

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Graydon Halge & Martin Leslie established Compass Marine in 2020.

Our combined career experience currently comprises 100 years.

Our careers included the path to Command of all manner of cargo carrying vessels (as Captains and Superintendents), subsequently dealing directly with the logistics of safe handling and distribution of these cargoes (in Port Authorities).

And in fortuitous symmetry and progression to then dealing extensively with risk prevention and surveys when damage occurs (as Marine Surveyors & Consultants).

Our expertise stems from extensive worldwide experience that is diverse and comprehensive.

All of this service – combined with considerable local knowledge and common sense – will be distilled into a report that will shed as much detail and clarity as is required by every particular aspect of each individual situation.

We are also in a position to facilitate your connection to respected fellow Surveyors in many other countries.

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• Marine Cargo Insurance Surveys on Behalf of Insurers or Carriers.
• P & I Vessel Condition Surveys (Annual and New Entry).
• P & I Surveys Including Hull Damage, Grounding, Wharf Damage, Cargo Claims, And Equipment Claims.
• Cargo Outturn Surveys with Follow Up at Consignee’s Facility. Survey Carried Out on Behalf of Carrier’s Club, Consignees Or Stevedores.
• Load/Secure Surveys Including Securing of Heavy-Lifts for Road, Rail and Sea Transport.
• Surveys for Load/Stow In Containers with Tally and Quality Inspections

• Flag State Condition and Safety Inspections.
• On/Off Hire Survey on Behalf of Charterers/Owners, including Bunker Surveys.
• Warranty / Towage Approval Surveys.
• Warranty Surveys - Single Voyage Permits (Demolition, Etc.)
• Drydock Supervision
• Discharge and Draft Surveys
• Container Inspections
• Refrigerated Cargo Surveys
• Risk Assessment/Warehouse Inspections
• Recommendations on Risk Mitigation Practice & Procedures

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Tips from a Marine Surveyor: Avoid These Yacht-Buying Pitfalls

Career marine surveyor Tarn Kelsey wants you to know that marine surveys are a lot more than just a required step in the yacht-buying process: they're an opportunity. Purchasing a yacht is an exciting time, but prospective buyers would be wise to leverage the marine survey process to their advantage. We sat down with Tarn to talk through the marine survey process and his tips and advice for how you can get the most out of your next survey and avoid the common pitfalls he sees yacht buyers make.

Survey Says...

So what is a marine survey? Marine surveys are reports and valuations prepared by certified marine surveyors, who are like expert witnesses, acting as impartial third parties in a transaction. They are like a home inspector and an appraiser rolled into one, both inspecting and assigning a value. Tarn's specialty is pre-purchase inspections. He inspects the boat and prepares a written report for the prospective buyer, as well as for the insurance and financing companies involved. Tarn has been in the marine business since he began working in boat repair at 18. At 36, he hung up the tool belt and began apprenticing with a marine surveyor, and has been surveying boats ever since. 

When does a marine survey happen?

Pre-purchase inspections happen after a prospective buyer contacts a listing broker, decides they want to buy a boat, and signs a contract to start the purchasing process. That contract starts a clock for the rest of the process, and that's when it's time to get a marine surveyor like Tarn on board to take a look at the boat. 

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Choosing a marine surveyor you trust is key. Most folks find Tarn through word-of-mouth recommendations from happy past clients, so reaching out to your networks can be a great way to get a few names to start with; brokers will usually recommend several names to preserve impartiality in picking surveyors. If you're searching online, look for names that come up again and again while cross-referencing forums, websites, and/or boat manufacturers' owner's groups. As the one who's ultimately buying the boat, you have the final say on who your marine surveyor is. It's a good idea to interview a few to find the right fit. You'll need to know if a potential surveyor:

- has enough career experience under their belt;

- is available to perform the survey and produce the report within the given timeframe;

- is familiar with the type of boat you're buying (sail vs. power, etc.); and

- tests engines, generators, and/or other specific equipment on the boat, and to what extent.

If you're going through the purchase process solo, you may want to keep in mind that some marine surveyors will only work with buyers who are working with a broker. Working with a broker can make the purchase process go much more smoothly for you overall, and the survey day for your marine surveyor: they know the ins and outs of how to prep the boat to ensure a successful day.

Macro to Micro

When Tarn arrives to survey a boat, he starts with the big things first: Are there basic structural problems? Is the rudder falling off? Is the deck rotting? Has the engine obviously caught on fire? After he's gotten an initial feel for the boat as a whole, he tackles the details, working his way through systems, and taking the boat out for a test run to check navigation systems and the sails on sailboats. Does the refrigeration work? How well? Are the hoses in good condition? How many hours are on the engine? This macro-to-micro approach allows him to systematically assess the boat's condition and begin working toward a valuation. Different used boats have different levels of wear and tear, and a marine surveyor can give you fantastic insight into the lifespans of various onboard systems and how well you can expect the boat to perform for your intended purposes. 

How do surveyors assign value to a boat?

It depends on the boat! Some boats are easy because they're from a popular brand with a lot of comps on the market to compare value to. Custom boats with no sister ships can be a little trickier and you have to get creative to figure out fair comparisons. Overall, the basic question is whether the boat is above or below average for what it is and how it compares to similar boats.

Mistakes Yacht Buyers Make

As a career marine surveyor, Tarn has seen a lot of prospective yacht buyers on their prospective yachts, and he's noticed some common pitfalls excited buyers can make:

Getting too attached before the marine survey.

It's natural to be excited when you are close to buying a new boat, but getting carried away by your emotions can cloud your judgment. Try to maintain neutrality until after you've absorbed the marine survey report. If you've already got your heart set on a yacht and then discover the engine will need to be replaced within a couple of years, it might be difficult to accurately assess whether that's a future expense you actually want to sign on for.

- Not doing enough homework on the type of boat they're buying and the systems involved.

This one is pretty self-explanatory: it's hard to know what are key features or potential problems on a boat if you're not familiar with it, and if you're overwhelmed by a marine survey report on systems you don't understand, you could miss something critical that might make you decide whether or not to buy the boat.

- Overpaying for a boat or buying too much boat for what they have the experience for.

Some folks think it's best to buy as much boat as you can afford, but if you're not an experienced boat owner, you may not realize what it costs to maintain a larger boat after the initial purchase, which could be up to 5-10% of the boat’s value per year, not including where you keep it! It's not uncommon for marine surveyors to survey one boat twice within a couple years because the first buyers were overwhelmed and disillusioned by too much boat.

- Inviting "expert" friends to weigh in. 

Sure, some friends really do know what they're talking about and having an extra head aboard during the purchasing process can bring some balance to the equation, especially if you know you struggle with staying neutral. But choose who to bring into the decision-making process carefully. How experienced are they? Sometimes soliciting too many opinions can be unhelpful, especially if they're just opinions rather than expert advice.

- Not working with a broker or using a "hands off" broker who doesn't prep the boat before the survey.

As mentioned previously, some marine surveyors won't work with you if you're not working with a broker, and for good reason. Prepping a boat for a survey can be involved, and brokers know the ropes: all the systems should have been turned on, the batteries should be charged, etc. If a boat has been untouched for months (or years!) until the marine surveyor arrives, a lot of their limited time can be wasted on last-minute repairs and troubleshooting systems.

Get the Most from a Survey

So now that you know what mistakes to avoid, here's how you can go beyond and get the most out of your marine survey:

- Have an active dialogue with the marine surveyor throughout the survey.

Instead of waiting until the end to get a report you're left to decipher alone, get engaged with the surveying process. Ideally, nothing in the report should be a surprise because you had one-on-one time with the marine surveyor as they went through their process. No matter what your technical background is, you're sure to learn something helpful about the boat and its systems. Simply ask, "Do you mind if I go with you?" at the start of the survey to kick off an active dialogue that you only stand to gain from.

- Consider the time of year.

If you're surveying a boat north of the Carolinas in winter, it has likely been winterized; therefore, there are systems you either can't test or that are not cost-effective to test. Sometimes you can't help it: the boat will be gone if you wait until spring. But if you want to be sure everything can be tested and included in the survey, it's good to keep this in mind in terms of how you time your yacht-buying search.

A marine survey is so much more than an item on the yacht-purchasing process checklist. By doing your homework and staying engaged in the marine survey process, you can ensure that you have a clear picture of the boat you're hoping to buy and make a confident, informed decision about your yacht purchase. Happy boat buying!

Interested in getting a marine survey done by Tarn Kelsey? Reach out here: [email protected]. And if you're looking for a broker to aid in the entire yacht-buying process, learn why David Walters Yachts buyer's agents are some of the best in the business here [LINK TO BUYER'S AGENT BLOG] .

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How do i choose a marine surveyor.

Anyone can title him or herself as a Marine Surveyor and start a business. Certain marine surveyors are permitted to use a designation denoting membership in accrediting organizations that require members to meet strict professional, technical and ethical standards.

Surveyors should provide you with a professionally prepared report that can be accepted by your bank and/or insurance company. Talk with prospective surveyors and ask questions! What does the survey include and what type of reporting format is used? Do they use ABYC, NFPA and USCG standards in their surveys? How much will the inspection cost? How long will the onboard inspection take?

Well conducted surveys can provide good information on the vessels’ condition, but they are not guarantees. The surveyor reports the condition in accessible areas only as it exists at the time of inspection.

Why should you have a vessel surveyed? Most insurance companies and banks will require them on older vessels. They will need to know her condition and fair market value in order to finance and/or underwrite the vessel. Knowing her condition and fair market value before you purchase is also important. However, the most important reason to survey your vessel is for the safety of the passengers and crew.

What Type of Survey Do I Need?

Marine Surveys are performed for a number of reasons, and the procedures for each vary to best suit your needs: Pre-Purchase Survey

Pre-Purchase Survey

This is the most comprehensive type of inspection and is strongly advised when purchasing a new or used vessel. Condition and overall operation of the vessel should be examined. This covers structural integrity, electrical systems, the propulsion system, the fuel system, other machinery, navigation equipment, miscellaneous onboard systems, cosmetic appearance, electronics, and overall maintenance as well as an out-of-water inspection and a sea trial.

Insurance Survey

This inspection is performed so that the insurance company can determine whether or not the vessel is an acceptable risk. They are interested in structural integrity and safety for its intended use. Most insurance companies require a survey on older boats. They will also want to know the vessel’s fair market value.

Appraisal Inspection

This inspection is performed to gather enough information to justify or determine the fair market value of the vessel. This is normally needed for financing, estate settlements, donations and legal cases.

Damage Inspection

The surveyor can be retained by an insurance company to determine the cause of a loss and determine the extent of loss related damage and may be asked to recommend repairs, review estimates, and determine the pre-loss value of a vessel. A vessel owner can retain a surveyor for the same purposes, but for the owner’s behalf.

How Should I Prepare for a Marine Survey?

Time and additional expense can be saved by preparing the vessel for inspection and making her more accessible.

Arrange to present a clean, shipshape boat, and have all papers and miscellaneous gear ready. If applicable, you will need to make arrangements with the marina to haul the vessel for bottom inspection and retain a captain for sea trials. Lockers and cabin areas should be cleared of all miscellaneous gear.

The surveyor should never be asked to prepare a boat for inspection. The surveyor may request minor dismantling of interior ceilings, headliners, flooring, etc. in order to gain access to the suspected areas. Random removal and examination of below-the-waterline fasteners on wood boats may be required. Any dismantling and reinstallation of parts should be performed by qualified personnel and is the responsibility of the person ordering the survey.

Written authorization from the owner may be needed to board and/or to remove part of the vessel.

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SAMS ® has two membership classes of marine surveyors. The Accredited Marine Surveyor (AMS ® ) and the Surveyor Associate (SA). Listed below are the items required to apply for membership. A more detailed description will be included in our Membership Request Packet. If you are interested in becoming a SAMS ® member, please send your request to [email protected], and include your full name and mailing address .

If applying as an Accredited Marine Surveyor you will need to submit the following:

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Tim Barker Anchor Marine Surveys Northney Marina Northney Road Hayling Island Hants PO11 0NH UK 07973 836499 [email protected] www.anchormarinesurveys.co.uk

Mike Chadwick 134e Loughborough Rd Ruddington Nottingham NG11 6LJ Mobile: 07798 897397 [email protected] www.mikechadwicksurveys.co.uk

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Hugh Ellacott Isis Marine 3, Penton House Donegal Street London N1 9QE UK 07956 371 614 [email protected] www.isis-marine.co.uk

John Julian Cardiff Marine Surveyors and Consultants 41 Wyndham Road Cardiff South Glamorgan CF11 9EL 00447709376588 [email protected] www.cardiffmarine.co.uk

Joe Kershaw Joe Kershaw Yacht Surveys 38 High Street North, West Mersea, Essex CO5 8JX UK 00447770 520 737 [email protected] www.joekershawyachtsurveys.co.uk

Simon Kidd Southern Marine Surveys 74 Reigate Road, Epsom Surrey KT17 3DT 00447766 020034 [email protected] www.southernmarinesurveys.co.uk

Leon Jennings Leon Jennings Yacht Surveys 6, Foxs Close, Holwell Sherborne Dorset DT9 5LH UK 00447883348104 [email protected] www.leonjenningsyachtsurveys.co.uk

Adam Loftus AJL Yacht Surveys 41 Ceanarvon Avenue Burnley Lancashire BB12 6BE UK 00447976 209364 [email protected] www.ajl-yachtsurveys.co.uk

Aidan Tuckett Brighton Marine Surveys 12, Buxton Road, Brighton East Sussex BN1 5DE UK 00447765 35 2364 [email protected] www.brightonmarinesurveys.co.uk

Guy Simmons GMS Marine Surveys 6 South Hill Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 2AA 00447768 279866 [email protected] www.gmsmarine.co.uk

Matt West Marine Surveys UK 4 Brook Cottages, Mill Lane, Emsworth Hampshire po10 8rt 00447798554535 [email protected] www.marinesurveysuk.com

Gerry Ridge Ridge Marine Surveying Llwyn Ffynnon Caernarfon Road Pwllheli, Gwynedd LL53 5YA North Wales Office: 0871 237 9322 Mob: 07734 169 215 Home: 01758 613438 [email protected] www.gerryridge.co.uk/

Geoff Skinner London Marine Surveys South Dock Marina London SE16 7SZ 0044 7785 871503 [email protected] www.londonmarinesurveys.com

Andrew Edmond Compass Marine Yacht Surveys 61 Marineside Bracklesham Bay Chichester PO20 8JJ 01243 672661 07714 340 487 [email protected] www.compassmarinesurveys.com

Hugh Ellacott Isis Marine 3 Penton House Donegal Street London N1 9QE UK 00447956 371614 [email protected] www.isis-marine.co.uk

Jonathan Massey UK Yacht Surveyors Bridge House Buckland Newton Dorchester Dorset DT2 7DP UK 00441300 355001 [email protected] www.ukyachtsurveyors.com

Dale Bradley Marine Sea Services Ltd 32 AbbeyGrove Ramsgate Kent CT11 0JG UK 077 400 710 15 [email protected] www.marineseaservices.com

Guy Nicholls Solent Marine Surveys Ltd 84 Brook Lane Warsash Hampshire SO31 9FD UK 0800 599 9634 0784 590 9634 [email protected] www.SolentMarineSurveys.com

Mike Buggy 7 Green Road Alverstoke Gosport Hants PO12 2et UK 00447867 805595 [email protected]

Jonathan Reynolds Marine Claims Service Ltd Marine Building Victoria Wharf Plymouth PL4 0RF 00447825 287 516 [email protected]

Melanie Smith Suffolk Marine Surveys 51 Linden Road Aldeburgh Suffolk IP15 5JH 0787 1385563 [email protected] www.suffolkmarinesuveys.co.uk

Alf Cackett Alf Cackett Yacht Surveys 3 Granary Cottages High Street Brasted Kent TN16 1JA 07808 586332 [email protected]

Alan Plummer AP Marine Surveys Karenza Grenville Road Salcombe Devon TQ8 8BJ 07557 145566 [email protected] www.apmarinesurveys.co.uk

Peter Fenna MetOcean Yacht Surveys PennyRoyal Willey Lane Sticklepath West Devon EX20 2NG +44 (0)1837 849228 or 07442 536316 [email protected] www.met-ocean.co.uk

Vladimir Chorbadzhiev Horizon Marine Surveys 2 Painswick Close Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 5FX 00447796392770 [email protected] www.hmssurveys.co.uk

Mark Douglas Mark Douglas Marine 94, Church Street, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire PE6 8HD 07596 454701 [email protected] www.markdouglasmarine.co.uk

Paul Morris Morris Marine Surveys 1 Robina Road St Helens Merseyside WA9 3NY 07725 877216 [email protected]

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Compass Marine Yacht Surveys offers a range of services for wooden boat owners and purchasers including comprehensive pre-purchase surveys .  Our pre-purchase surveys include:

•   A thorough inspection of the hull structure: planking, keel strengthening, fastenings, deck and coachroof , all openings in the hull and deck including all portlights and deadlights, hatches, companionways and through hull fittings
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•   Inspections of the rig, as far as possible using an electronic rig tester where appropriate
•   An assessment of the safety and other equipment including mooring and anchoring, bilge pumps, firefighting and life saving equipment etc
•   Accommodation and on board-systems including the gas electrical and water systems
•   A detailed report is provided with every survey
•   A list any repairs or maintenance work needed (ranked according to their urgency)
•   Advice on any specialist investigations required
•   A chance to discuss any aspect of the report with me on the phone
•   Additional survey options — see below

A full rigging survey is included for no additional charge if the mast is unstepped and laid out .

We want to maximise the usefulness of your survey. To achieve this we do the following:

•   Discuss all aspects of your boating plans to tailor our survey to your needs 
•   Take steps before the survey to maximise access to all necessary parts of the yacht and so minimise the number of times we have to say we could not inspect a certain part because we could not gain access
•   Where possible we include inspections afloat, ashore and in the slings
•   Use a range of tools and non-destructive testing equipment to maximise the amount of useful factual information contained in the report

 Alongside the main survey we offer the following additional options:

•   Valuation — a balanced opinion on the market value of the yacht
•   Oil Analysis — an engine oil analysis (useful if it has been done previously or will be repeated)
•   Sea trial

Sea trials provide useful additional information, especially about the engine, navigation equipment, sails and rigging and if the boat has been stored ashore, inspecting her while afloat will also provide useful information.

If you'd like more detailed information, to discuss your requirements or book a survey please contact us +44 (0)7714 340 487  or  [email protected]

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