| A marine surveyor is a responsible person who | | | | of the boat, observation, safety features and suitability |
| undertakes valuation and evaluation of ships both | | | | issues should be discussed in detail. |
| before and after they are pulled out of water. Usually, | | | | |
| a marine survey takes an entire day to complete all | | | | - Recommendations given on priority that addresses |
| the requirements. But, before compiling the final report, | | | | for the vessel to be safe, and standard |
| a marine surveyor has to ensure that the report meet | | | | recommendations or suggestions that are important |
| all the standards and regulations set by the official | | | | for brining the vessel into full compliance with the |
| governing body of the concerned state. In order to | | | | ongoing industry standards. Standards that define an |
| ascertain values, a surveyor does hours of research | | | | acceptable level of safety and security for the vessel |
| to dig out facts and information that matter in the | | | | are taken into consideration as well. |
| exact valuation of the ship. | | | | |
| | | | | - The appraised value that also includes replacement |
| Important components of the survey report: | | | | and market value figures should be mentioned as well. |
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| - Complete information regarding the identification of | | | | - A cover letter and a disclaimer or statement of |
| the vessel which includes its name, official number, | | | | limitations describing sections which are not covered |
| dimensions, layout, description of configuration and brief | | | | under the general inspection should be discussed as |
| description of inventory equipments. | | | | well. |
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| - A description on the type of build, making details, | | | | - Photographs taken in the vessel inspection duration |
| modifications if any, description of the present condition | | | | should be included as well. |