BMP Marine - Marine and Cargo Surveyors of NY and NJ
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Marine Damage Survey

The purpose of a Marine Damage Survey is to assess the extent of the damage sustained by the hull, rig, systems, or elsewhere on the vessel. The report presents information on the probable causes of the damage, recommendations on repairs, and estimates the costs for such work. Boats get damaged. Sometimes requiring only minor work to be done, other times it is completely beyond repair.

  Surveyors are typically hired by insurance companies to investigate claims. Sometimes a surveyor is hired by a boat owner directly to investigate out of the ordinary degradation or damage, especially on newer boats.  

Some of the typical types of damage investigations include: 
  • Boat Trailer Accidents
  • Leaking Fuel Tanks
  • Fire / Arson
  • Pollution Mitigation
  • Severe Weather
  • Sinking
  • Collision
  • Allision
  • Groundings
  • Striking Submerged Objects
  • Mechanical Problems
Damaged Boat
Boat Damage Survey

Marine Damage Report
    A damage survey report typically includes: 

  • Reported circumstances of the damage
  • Statements from owners, operators and witnesses
  • Identification and description of the vessel and its condition
  • Description of damages
  • Opinion as to the cause of loss
  • Review of repair estimates for reasonableness
  • If no estimates, Preparation of a Damage Appraisal
  • Pre-Loss and Post-Loss valuation of the vessel

If necessary, the surveyor will identify and recommend any third party experts needed to further evaluate damage and help define suitable repairs.

Such expects are usually needed in cases of:

  • Fire investigations
  • Complicated mechanical problems
  • Large areas of hull damage
  • Electrical problems in complex systems
Marine Fire Damage Survey
Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors New Jersey New York
National Fire Protection Association Marine
BMP Marine Consultants and Surveyors
Secaucus, NJ 07094​
info@MarineSurveyNY.com
(201) 893-5756
BMP Marine Consultants and Surveyors
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Please Note: We DO NOT offer pre-purchase surveys. 
  • Home
  • About
    • Our People >
      • Code of Ethics
      • Professional Memberships & Credentials
    • Our Clients
  • Services
    • Pre-Vetting Inspections
    • Navigation Audits and Assessment
    • TMSA Preparation
    • ISM, ISPS, MLC Audits
    • Bulk Vessel Inspections
    • Pre Purchase Inspections
    • Cargo Supervision
    • Safety & Compliance Supervision
    • Marine Consultancy
    • Flag State Inspections
    • Accident and Incident Investigation
    • VDR Analysis
    • Remote Navigation Audits
    • ISM SMS Development, Simplification & Gap Analysis
  • Cargo Surveys
    • Shipping Container & Cargo Surveys >
      • Cargo Damage Surveys
      • Container Repair Inspection
      • Container Cleanliness & Suitability Survey
      • Produce Cargo Surveys
    • Port Captain Services
  • Draft Surveys
  • Bunker Surveys
  • Appraisal Surveys
  • Contact