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Assesstment of a boat
To carry out the survey, a standardized procedure will be adopted, and the report must be read with the procedures based on the following guidelines:
• The hull profile above and below the waterline will be checked for any deformations or defects, identifying potential applicable causes.
• The hull above and below the waterline will be examined for cracks, damage, or corrosion that may cause structural problems.
• Thickness measurements of the hull plate and structures will be taken using ultrasound, following the procedural standard described by ISO 16809:2012.
• The adequacy of the protective paint coating system for metals will be checked, including safety, effectiveness, and the likely lifespan of all sacrificial anodes.
• The safety level of the installations and the sealing of the hatches, closures, and the adequacy of the materials used will be verified.
• All discharges, bow thruster pipes, stern thruster, scuppers, vents, drains, and outflows will be checked for waterproofness and weather tightness, ensuring they comply with the required conditions.
• The efficiency of the valves and sea inlets will be verified; no valve will be disassembled during the inspection.
• The interior of the boat will be examined for signs of dezincification through sample scraping of the most suspect parts.
• All valves and sea chests will be opened and closed to the fullest extent possible.
• All structural bolts will be tested with a hammer where accessible. Metal valve parts or sea inlets will be tested with a hammer inside the boat.
INSURANCE VALUATIONS
The advice for insurance valuation is also available, mainly aimed at insurance companies, but also useful for the owner in the event of litigation.
COMPENSATION FOR SINKING BOAT
In the case of insurance companies, the objective is to ascertain the extent of the damage caused by extraordinary events, agree on the methods of functional and aesthetic restoration and carry out an appropriate commercial assessment for settlement.
For the owner, in the event of a dispute, the advice serves to assert his rights against the person who caused the damage or who is responsible for compensation.
All closures on the deck will undergo thorough testing inside the boat to ensure the hull's safety.
INSURANCE VALUATIONS
The advice for insurance valuation is also available, mainly aimed at insurance companies, but also useful for the owner in the event of litigation.
COMPENSATION FOR SINKING BOAT
In the case of insurance companies, the objective is to ascertain the extent of the damage caused by extraordinary events, agree on the methods of functional and aesthetic restoration and carry out an appropriate commercial assessment for settlement.
For the owner, in the event of a dispute, the advice serves to assert his rights against the person who caused the damage or who is responsible for compensation.
INSURANCE VALUATIONS
The advice for insurance valuation is also available, mainly aimed at insurance companies, but also useful for the owner in the event of litigation.
COMPENSATION FOR SINKING BOAT
In the case of insurance companies, the objective is to ascertain the extent of the damage caused by extraordinary events, agree on the methods of functional and aesthetic restoration and carry out an appropriate commercial assessment for settlement.
For the owner, in the event of a dispute, the advice serves to assert his rights against the person who caused the damage or who is responsible for compensation.
All stainless steel clamps on piping and all accessible pipes will be checked for safety. All hose fittings below the waterline will be verified to ensure their doubling and positioning.
• All sea inlets will be checked for proper installation and ease of access. The type of construction material of through-hull fittings and valves will be verified for their quality and function.
• All sea inlets and strainers will be inspected to ensure that they are free from marine growth and that water can flow through the grilles, grids, and roses, ensuring that closures are secure. All closures related to propulsion and steering systems will be checked for safety, condition, and waterproofness.
• The internal hull will be inspected for cracks, damage, and corrosion that may contribute to structural weakening or waste. Where surfaces are covered by linings, some will be removed to check for risks or signs of hull weakening.
• All bilge compartments will be checked for damage, cracks, corrosion, or the presence of oil or water in the compartments.
• All scuppers in the frames, stiffeners, bulkheads, and other internal reinforcing structures will be checked for their condition and ensure proper drainage of bilge water.
• All compartments, lockers, technical rooms, and other openings will be checked for cracks, damage, and corrosion that may contribute to structural weakening or the formation of weak points.
• All bulkheads and their connections with the hull and deck will be checked for any signs of damage, cracks, or corrosion that could contribute to structural weakening or corrosion formation.
• All hinges and closures, both watertight and non-watertight, will be checked for the efficiency of closing mechanisms and their stability.
• All areas around hatches will be checked for cracks, damage, and leaks, including checking conditions and any interventions needed to ensure the seal and functionality of the drains.
• The engine and its supports, as well as the gear support, will be checked by a specialist for any damage and excessive wear, including possible damage to the hull.
•The propeller shaft will be visually inspected with rotation to verify its straightness and ability to move, tested with a magnet to check the quality of the stainless steel.
• The engine room will be inspected with all available means for traces of rust and corrosion. Flexible tubing will be checked for defects, as well as certifications, if available. Any clamps and connections found in the engine room will be inspected with mirrors and hammers.
• The safety level of the housing will be verified along with the waterproofness of the pipe's seal. The bronze components in the engine room will be checked and scraped for any zinc loss and possible weakening.
• The hull will be visually inspected along with some components using a galvanometer to check for any leaks.
• The plating of the hull around the intake strainer and mounting flange will be inspected for impacts, damage, cracks, or corrosion that could cause structural weakening, waste, or water ingress.
• The foundations and supports, bolts, and joints of all machinery in the engine room and technical areas will be checked for cracks, damage, or corrosion that may cause structural weakening or water ingress.
• The hull profile above and below the waterline will be checked for any deformations or defects, identifying potential applicable causes.
• The hull above and below the waterline will be examined for cracks, damage, or corrosion that may cause structural problems.
• Thickness measurements of the hull plating and structures will be carried out using ultrasound, following the procedural standard described by ISO 16809:2012.
• The adequacy of the protective paint coating system for metals will be assessed, including safety, effectiveness, and the likely lifespan of all sacrificial anodes.
• The safety level of the installations and the sealing of the hatches will be verified, along with the adequacy of the materials used.
• All discharges, bow thruster pipes, stern thruster, scuppers, vents, drains, and outflows will be checked for impermeability and weather tightness, ensuring compliance with the required conditions.
• The efficiency of valves and sea inlets will be verified; no valve will be disassembled during the inspection.
• The interior of the boat will be examined for signs of dezincification through sample scraping of the most suspect parts.
• All valves and sea chests will be opened and closed to the maximum level where possible.
• All structural bolts will be tested with a hammer where accessible. Metal valve parts or sea inlets will be subjected to hammer testing inside the boat.
• All deck closures will undergo thorough testing inside the boat to ensure hull safety.
• All stainless steel clamps on piping and all accessible pipes will be checked for safety levels.
• All hose fittings below the waterline will be verified for their doubling and positioning.
All sea inlets will be checked for proper installation and easy access. The type of construction material of through-hull fittings and valves will be verified for their quality and function.
• All sea inlets and strainers will be inspected to ensure that they are free from marine growth and that water can pass through grilles, grids, and roses, ensuring that closures are secure.
• All closures related to propulsion and steering systems will be checked for safety, condition, and waterproofness.
• The internal hull will be inspected to assess for cracks, damage, and corrosion that may contribute to structural weakening or waste. Where surfaces are covered by linings, some will be removed to check for risks or signs of hull weakening.
• All bilge compartments will be checked for damage, cracks, corrosion, or the presence of oil or water in the compartments.
• All scuppers of the frames, stiffeners, bulkheads, and other internal reinforcing structures will be checked for their condition, ensuring proper drainage of bilge water.
• All compartments, lockers, technical rooms, and other openings will be checked for cracks, damage, and corrosion that may contribute to structural weakening or the formation of weak points.
• All bulkheads and their connections with the hull and deck will be checked for any signs of damage, cracks, or corrosion that could contribute to structural weakening or the formation of corrosion.
• All hinges and closures, both watertight and non-watertight, will be checked for the efficiency of closing mechanisms and their stability.
• All areas around hatches will be checked for cracks, damage, and leaks, including checks on conditions and any necessary interventions to ensure the integrity of seals and the functionality of drains.
• The engine and its supports, as well as the gear support, will be checked by a specialist for any damage and excessive wear, including possible damage to the hull. The propeller shaft will be visually checked with rotation to verify its straightness and ability to move, tested with a magnet to check the quality of the stainless steel.
The engine room will be inspected with all available means for traces of rust and corrosion. Flexible piping will be checked for defects, as well as certifications, if available. Any clamps and connections found in the engine room will be inspected with mirrors and hammers.
The safety level of the housing will be verified along with the waterproofness of the pipe’s seal. The bronze components in the engine room will be checked and scraped to check for zinc loss and possible weakening. The hull will be visually inspected along with some components using a galvanometer to check for any leaks.
The plating of the hull around the intake strainer and mounting flange will be inspected for impacts, damage, cracks, or corrosion that could cause structural weakening, waste, or water ingress.
• The bases and supports, bolts, and joints of all machinery in the engine room and technical areas will be checked for cracks, damage, or corrosion that may cause structural weakening or water ingress.
• All piping in the cooling room will be checked, as well as the bearing and the watertightness of the rudder's bearing to check for leaks or corrosion. The rudder bearing will be checked for safety from inside the hull. All bushings will be checked, and the clearances verified and measured. The transmission components of the steering, including the sector, will be visually inspected. The emergency steering system will be verified.
• All navigation, deck
• All piping in the cooling room will be checked, as well as the bearing and the waterproofing of the rudder's bearing for leaks or corrosion.
Estimating the value of a boat
The "commercial value of boats" assessment service is aimed at buyers, boat leasing companies, insurance companies and for the determination of VAT on imported boats. The "commercial value" is established by the ship surveyor based on market conditions and the main characteristics of the vessel, after an on-board inspection to collect the necessary information. Advice on the "commercial value of vessels" is provided to buyers, for the purpose of paying VAT in case of importation, and for leasing companies and insurance companies. If requested, the advice can be integrated with a report on the state of the vessel, useful for confirming the value established by the Maritime Broker or for any reductions, based on problems that emerged during the technical investigations.
Verification of delamination and detachment in boats
D During a nautical appraisal (pre-purchase, evaluation, damage check) a wooden hammer is used to ascertain whether or not there are delaminations/detachments and/or imperfections between the leathers and the material between themSometimes it happens to have thicknesses that do not allow you to evaluate, with simple percussion, the existence of imperfections (in the case in the photograph the imperfections have been artificially made) and if below the imperfection there are any Other. The artificially made hole is located under a lamination of the outer skin with a lack of adhesion to the core (internal material) probably occurred during the production of the product.
Until now, ultrasounds are used to be able to do a non-destructive analysis, i.e. a sensor that defines a thickness. It often happens that if you are not aware of the rolling and construction plans, an echo can give uncertain results.
In order to be able to give certainty of the anomalous situation found, verification from within the point in question is often used. It often happens that inside there are counter-molds, furniture and/or equipment that do not allow this counter-verification.
The need that is therefore created is to have a tool that gives the possibility to verify (in a non-destructive way) having a defined and clear image.
Partial naval appraisal
The partisan naval appraisal is a fundamental tool in the event of litigation and naval accidents, used by both the parties involved and law firms. During a dispute concerning technical and/or commercial issues relating to a vessel, the Judge may decide to acquire additional information to support his decision, appointing a Court-appointed Technical Consultant (CTU).
COMPENSATION FOR DAMAGES TO THE MOTORBOAT
The parties involved have the right to appoint their own Party's Technical Consultant (CTP) to draw up the naval survey and participate in the expert operations together with the technician designated by the Judge. The CTP has the task of providing useful elements to facilitate the work of the party's lawyer and contribute to the success of the trial.
INSURANCE VALUATIONSThe advice for insurance valuation is also available, mainly aimed at insurance companies, but also useful for the owner in the event of litigation. COMPENSATION FOR SINKING BOATIn the case of insurance companies, the objective is to ascertain the extent of the damage caused by extraordinary events, agree on the methods of functional and aesthetic restoration and carry out an appropriate commercial assessment for settlement. For the owner, in the event of a dispute, the advice serves to assert his rights against the person who caused the damage or who is responsible for compensation.
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