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We offer a high quality, professional service

• Our marine surveyors have expert knowledge of vessels constructed of GRP, wood, steel, aluminium, ferro-cement and composite materials.

• Overseeing restoration or refurbishment projects, osmosis treatments and repairs.

Commercial Marine Surveys

Available for commercial operators, loadline surveys:.

To ensure the hull of any vessel is capable if becoming watertight both at the weather deck and freeboard.

Draught surveys

In order to establish the weight of cargo a draught survey is carried out prior to or after loading / unloading

On off hire / condition surveys

This survey is to identify any damage sustained to the vessel during any particular charter, An on/off hire survey covers, visible shell plating, cargo spaces, holds, weather deck, hatches and deck cranes.

Ship Inspection

We carry out full ship inspections on a variety of vessels

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Nick Healey Marine Surveys, Falmouth, Cornwall

Yacht surveying credentials and accreditations .

Over the past two decades Nick Healey Marine Surveyors Ltd has completed over 3000 yacht & boat surveys as a professional yacht surveyor. He is a full member of the International Institute of Marine Surveying.

During this period, he has built a portfolio of customers on the foundation of a three-year apprenticeship with the long-established yacht surveyor ‘Jim Pritchard Associates’ who are based in Hamble, Southampton. Much of his work is through repeat business from existing clients due to his commitment in providing a quality service at a competitive price.

Marine Accreditations include:

• Member of the International Institute of Marine Surveying
• Royal Yachting Association ‘Yacht Master’ (more than 20 years)
• Royal Yachting Association ‘Dingy instructor’ and ‘Power Boat’ driver
• National Diploma in ‘Engineering & Boatbuilding’
• Three-year apprenticeship in ‘Yacht Surveying’; completed in 2000
• Founder of the South West annual surveyors meeting on behalf of the YDSA
• Yacht Survey Experience and Types of Boat Surveyed 

Nick Healey’s twenty years of Yacht Surveying, with an earlier career as a boat builder plus personal experience of refitting his own boats (including steel, wood and GRP boats) gives him the skills and confidence to provide a quality survey and professional service for a large range of boat types; from family day sailors to ocean-going vessels, including:

• GRP motor and sailing vessels
• Steel motor and sailing vessels
• Aluminum motor and sailing vessels
• Wooden motor and sailing vessels

The following boat brands have been surveyed (this is not an exhaustive list); Moody, Sadler, Swan, Princess, Beneteau, Jeaneau, Cornish Crabbers (Select Yachts), X-Yachts, Azimut, Sunseeker, Hallberg Rassy, Hunter, Gibsea, Nauticat, Sealine, Bavaria, Fairline, Searay, Dufour, Westerley, Contessa, Cranchi and Nimbus. 

Locations: Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Europe

We are conveniently located in Falmouth, Cornwall and have been involved in surveying yachts within the local area including; Falmouth, Penryn, Mylor, St Mawes, Helford, Fowey, Camel Estuary, Penzance, Plymouth, channel islands and the Isles of Scilly.

We are also willing and happy to travel into Dorset and Devon to conduct marine surveys. In particular we have surveyed yachts based in Plymouth on the Tamar River and also in Dartmouth.

We have travelled extensively throughout Europe surveying, especially to Barcelona as flights from Newquay are so easily and cheaply available. 

Personal Yacht and Boating Experience 

Nick Healey is a keen sailor and has in past years delivered, raced and sailed his own yachts over 15,000 miles, thus gaining experience of the stresses, strains and the requirements of ocean, coastal and racing yachts.

Sailing experience includes cruising, racing and delivering yachts and boats in the following regions:

• The English Channel
• Bay of Biscay
• Transatlantic
• Pacific Ocean
• Panama Canal 

To date Nick Healey has owned and restored the following vessels; timber folk boat, steel 47′ Van Der Stat yacht and a fibreglass fishing vessel.

He is also a keen surf boat rower gaining world and European titles. Yacht surveying can be physical and require the surveyor to access areas of the vessel that require flexibility and agility.

About Nick Healey

All surveys are conducted by Nick Healey. Nick has surveyed more than 3000 yachts during his 20 year career as a marine surveyor. Nick Healey lives in the Port of Falmouth but can survey yachts in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and throughout Europe.

Read more about Nick…

Nick Healey Yacht Surveys Freemans Wharf, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8AD.

07881 507865

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KERRIDGE yacht surveys

Company profile.

Paul Kerridge yacht surveyors & consultants ltd.

I pride myself on being a thorough and efficient marine surveyor providing an experienced, professional opinion.

professional qualifications

Accredited Member of the Yacht Designers & Surveyors Association (AMYDSA)

Full Member of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (MRINA)

Diploma in Marine Surveying from Lloyd's Maritime Academy & The National Sea Training Center

YDSA / MCA approved Tonnage Measurer

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore (18yrs)

Qualifications in Engineering, Yacht & Boatbuilding, Yacht Manufacturing Technology and Marine Industries Management

I hold full Professional Indemnity & Public Liability Insurance to a level recommended by the Yacht Designers & Surveyors Association.

marine experience

Not only yacht surveying.

Nearly a decade of experience as an independent yacht surveyor.

• Local boatyard manager.
• Owner / manager of a company specialising in GRP & composite repairs, painting and slurry blasting, becoming a recognised osmosis centre for boats from 6m to 24m.
• Professional crew on luxury yachts and superyachts, with several thousand miles afloat completed.
• Active member of the sailing scene locally, racing both classic wooden yachts and production keel boats, whilst also enjoying cruising on the family Westerly yacht.

testimonials

Westerly vulcan.

"Paul Just a short note to say thank you for the survey on the Westerly Vulcan. The results were very professionally presented (both as a hard copy and electronically) clearly and concisely, backed up with loads of extra photographs (almost 200 of them). The degree of detail given and the reasons for each recommendation and their priority graded was most helpful and enabled us to negotiate with the seller and complete a successful purchase. I would have no hesitation in recommending your services to friends. Regards Collin P"

Colvic Countess

"Mr Kerridge, thank you for the survey report which we have now thoroughly read. There's a lot of good information in it and I can see why your service was recommended to us. Many thanks."

Jeanneau Merry Fisher 585

"You have been a great help in buying our first boat and made it easy for us to negotiate a better price. We will definitely use your services again."

It's quick and easy.

Online forms make it quick and easy to arrange and book your yacht survey. I accept all payment methods, including PayPal.

No expenses or travelling costs.

There are no additional costs for yacht surveys throughout Cornwall & Devon, and I currently do not charge VAT.

Detailed survey reports

Survey reports arrive quickly by email and/or post. They contain precise explanations of the yacht's condition and are supported with lots of photos.

Continual Development

With a background in boat building, yacht repair, fitout and servicing I am best placed to provide you with a thorough, in-depth assessment of the vessel; not only concerning the structural integrity of the yacht but also the systems onboard. Yachts and boats of all sizes have become increasingly more complicated and an ever-increasing percentage of the value is within the systems onboard. Where possible all the systems are tested for functionality and inspected for suitable installation. I also use a range of specialist testing equipment to ensure you get the best yacht survey possible.

testimonial

“Paul was an absolute pleasure to work with and presented a really detailed survey within days of viewing the boat in Italy.” “ Not only did Paul Kerridge uncover some very significant problems with a potential purchase he also came up with a clear strategy and costings to correct the issues. This was most helpful and beyond a normal surveyor's work” “ Over the years I have worked with numerous yacht surveyors and I would not hesitate to recommend Paul. I will definitely use him again."

Mr. R. Graffy, Searanger 50, Mylor

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Types of survey and services offered.

Pre-purchase or “Full” survey

A comprehensive survey commissioned by a potential buyer prior to purchase. The report may also be used by a finance house if one is involved and the client’s insurance company when they come to insure the vessel after purchase. Primarily we will be looking for faults that could potentially make the vessel unsafe and costly to repair which can affect the negotiation of a sale. A full report will describe the vessel in a categorised way covering all aspects of its structure, function and systems, any issues found will be summarized up front and also highlighted in the body of the text.

Insurance Survey

Commissioned by the owner of a vessel when their insurer has requested a survey prior to renewing an existing policy. Typically, these are required when the vessel is twenty years old though some can request them within as little as five years from build, most renewal intervals vary between five and seven years thereafter depending on the broker. The body of the survey is on the potential risk a vessel presents to an insurer, this being focused on the structural safety and suitability of the craft.

Damage Survey

Usually commissioned by the marine insurance company when a vessel they cover has suffered loss or damage. Criteria required by the broker will vary case to case but there will usually be an additional investigative element, estimates of repair are often required and I can offer my advice when these need to be agreed.

Tonnage Survey

This is an exercise of measuring and a calculation based on a set formula, it is required for part1 registration with the U. K’s shipping register for commercial ships and pleasure vessels and a part3 registry is for the registry of the unique name and proof of the vessels existence only. Fees are charged against a set scale, this service can be requested through a YDSA application. This service can also be included as part of another survey.

Marine Consultancy and Project Management

Repairing or refitting any vessel can be a costly affair, this is where I can help save money and guide where it can be best spent on a project, preliminary tests and careful dismantlement can be a good way to make those tricky decisions during the early stages of an undertaking, when budget and time frame are the most pressing factors. With subcontracted undertakings, I can aid in choosing the most sensible approach to a project having been in business for over 10 years.

Osmosis Treatment

Assessing the extent of moisture ingress the FRP laminates has sustained efficiently, advising the best method of drying and returning the substrate to a strong, fair water resistant state is the aim. This can be a labour intensive undertaking and with a multitude of conditions there is no single method of treatment that will cover all osmatic forms. We can offer a service where an initial recording of moisture levels, followed by monitoring the drying process prior to advising on an appropriate application of new coatings.

Wooden Yacht Surveys

Before contracting a full survey it may be sensible to carry out an initial check over of the structure, the focus will be upon material deterioration from. A visual inspection will be carried out to reveal any evidence of movement in the planking and fastenings, hammer sounding will be used to detect areas of decay. It is important that a thorough examination as possible by getting good access to the hull and frames is conducted. The costs of repairs with wooden vessels can often be higher than the market value of the boat, so it is vital for you to get a clear idea of what you are assessing from the outset.

Sea trials are undertaken to establish the working condition of the vessels systems. This involves testing all through hull fittings, rigging, steering gear, instruments and engines. For performance power cruisers or large sailboats this involves bringing the engines up to operating temperature and run for a period under full load. All instrumentation, systems and installations will be examined.

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