Monday, February 1, 2010

Ship Damage Inspections

Ship damage inspection is an important task if you have come across a major loss. Many times due to bad weather or normal wear and tear can cause heavy damage to your vessel. Isn’t it? Such assignments are rather evenly distributed between undertakings within landbased industry and undertakings within maritime industry. Hence, it covers both ships in service and production of machinery and equipment for ships and off-shore industry.

Usually independent surveyors and inspectors execute hundreds of assignments comprising:

Industrial inspections and expediting tasks:
It includes various kinds of technical equipment on behalf of worldwide inspection agencies and purchasers of equipment and machinery. It further includes pre-inspection meetings, inspection of manufacturing stage, final inspection and witnessing of industrial equipment e.g. combustion engines, transformers, electric machines, electrical switch gear, pressure vessels, switch gear, valves and complete lien of manufacturing equipment that are available in various forms. After that, expediting services of machinery and equipment as mentioned here are included.

Marine Surveys - Necessary Inspections For Classic Boats

Many people love to collect classic boats and vessels. However, lovers of old vessel collectors perfectly know the fact that water and rot can wreak havoc on an old hull. They also are aware of the fact that the best insurance coverage can definitely save their interests to a great extent. So when it's time to buy Classic Boat, do not forget to enquire about insurance schemes and policies that can protect your interests largely.

Following tips represent a comprehensive Marine Survey that the insurance companies will accept to underwrite insurance on your boat.

It is important to obtain a full out-of-water and condition survey. It will help to understand the current market and replacement values for the boat, as well as detailed descriptions of the construction and condition of the hull as well as the boat's major systems (fuel, electrical and engine/drivetrain).

The survey should reveal the fact that the surveyor inspected the boat for compliance with The American Boat and Yacht Council (AYBC), the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Coast Guard standards.