We offer a wide variety of surveying, inspection and reporting services, and have the experience to handle and document the job professionally. We perform many types of surveys on both boats and cargo.
Our types of surveys generally include: Condition and Valuation (C&V) and Pre-Purchase Surveys on both Private Pleasure Craft and Commercial Vessels, including both Sail and Power. We survey: Damaged Cargo, Tug & Barge, Barge Tonnage, and Steamship Containers. Please contact us and we can discuss your needs.
We survey countless types of cargo including: anything from wire coil steel to retail clothing to machinery to frozen food cargoes to automotive parts, raw materials, electronics and all types of bulk cargos.
Yes, we travel worldwide.
Our clients include: Steamship Cargo Lines, Insurance Companies, Individuals, Yacht Brokers, Salvage Brokers, Steel Mills, Marinas, Barge Lines, Warehouses, Freight-Forwarders, Attorneys, Relocation Companies, Banks, Government Agencies and Business Owners.
A Marine Surveyor is a valuable resource by providing a third party independent evaluation of a claim or issue regarding boats, docks and cargo of all types. In many situations they could be viewed as an inspector, an appraiser, a representative, or the eye's and ear's for you or your company. They are similar in ways to an insurance adjustor, but they have specialized knowledge and training that is relevant to the claim, and do not make decisions on coverage or issue payments. A surveyor will report on and document conditions and then make recommendations by indentifying the cause, nature and extent of damages. Our aim is to protect your interests by providing you with the information required to a make an informed business decisions.
A Marine Surveyor can bring clarity to a claim or issue by providing up-to-date first hand information to a claim, specialized knowledge regarding the claim, industry contacts, and most importantly, the credentials and strong report writing skills and photography to properly document and substantiate a claim in a clear and concise manner.
Please see our Services page or contact us to see how we can help you or your company.
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We can generally travel to and attend survey for a vessel or cargo within 48 hours. While every situation is different, the final report is usually sent out within 5 days, if not earlier. A Preliminary Report can usually be sent via email, with photos, on the same day or next day after the survey.
Memphis is located at the SW corner of TN, in a tri state area that includes Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas.
Located at mile marker 740 on the Mississippi River, Memphis has the 4th largest inland port in the country. The Memphis metro area has a population of over 1 million people and is logistically a central point within the country and even known as, "America's Distribution Center". Memphis is also within driving distance of numerous lakes and rivers.
Memphis has access to 3 major interstates, I-69, I-55 and I-40 which is the busiest trucking corridor in the US. Memphis has 5 Class I railroads including: BNSF, CSX, Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific and Canadian National.
Memphis is also home to an Aerotropolis that includes the Memphis International Airport and has also been ranked as the busiest cargo airport in the world for 17 consecutive years.
The cost of each survey is different. It depends on the type of survey, the type of boat or cargo, and the location. Our rates are competitive with rates of other reputable and professional accredited Marine Surveyors. You are paying for knowledge, experience, education, professionalism and proper documentation and reporting of the findings. Contact us to discuss your needs and to receive a quote.
Generally, each report will contain background information, list of all equipment or cargo, description of the conditions found with photographs, and a summary of recommendations and any supporting documentation or reports. The report is confidential and sent only to those who are authorized by the owner of the report to receive a copy. Our reports are accepted by banks and insurance companies worldwide.
Many brokers are not interested in having a professional and thorough Marine Survey performed because they feel that any deficiencies found may interfere with the sale. Our aim is to protect your interests by providing you with the information required to make an informed decision.
Remember, the broker may be looking out for their client's best interests, or even their own interest's in the sale, not yours. While we feel that most brokers operate with the best intentions during a sale, some don't, or they may simply not have the experience to do so.
We recommend that you speak to and choose your own surveyor. There can be a big difference!
Ask questions. Find out if he or she is accredited; ask about relative experience, report formats, references and what nationally recognized standards would be used as a basis for the survey or consultation.
Our preferred method of payment is company check. We also accept personal checks, cashier's check, bank wire and credit cards via PayPal.
No, but we can refer you to one as needed, and properly collect samples of materials that require further evaluation and scientific analysis.