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Areas in Dorset covered
include:-
Axmouth
West Bay
Lyme Regis
Weymouth
Portland
Swanage
Poole
Wareham
Christchurch |
Marine surveyors in Dorset |
Marine Techniques is a nation-wide
professional marine surveying practice, specializing
in leisure and commercial vessels.
We provide high quality
marine surveys and a first class personal service wherever
the location. |
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All our
surveyors qualifications are internationally recognized
within the marine industry relating to
boat construction, design, marine engineering
and management. All are members
of the I.I.M.S or Y.D.S.A. |
Marine Techniques surveyors have
many years experience in the industry and have been appointed by
various institutions including insurance companies, finance houses,
M.C.A, M.E.C.A.L, Y.D.S.A and the R.Y.A. |
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Types of Survey:
We
offer several types of survey, ranging from the full
pre-purchase survey through to insurance and damage
surveys. In addition we also carry out full engine examinations
plus our specially tailored multi boat package.
Should you be considering
buying a yacht, a small leisure craft or a commercial
vessel we are here to help and will always take the
time to discuss your specific requirements.
Below is a brief overview
of the services we provide. Please click the links above
on the left for more detailed information about our
marine surveying services.
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Pre purchase surveys:
These are carried out in order to establish the true
condition of any vessel. A pre-purchase survey will
highlight defects within the structure and list any
cosmetic work required. In addition our marine surveyors
will give advice about the appropriate course of action
for any repair work required and supply a valuation.
Insurance surveys: Many insurers
require a survey before issuing a policy. A pre-purchase
survey will normally cover this requirement. There are
however, situations where an insurance survey will be
more appropriate, for example, as a boat ages, the insurance
company may require periodic surveys. This survey is
will establish the safety and seaworthiness of any vessel
prior to underwriting.
Damage Surveys: These are usually
commissioned by an insurance company after an incident.
An insurance company will wish to know that the vessel
can be repaired within its market value. The survey
will identify the type and extent of the damage, the
cost of any repairs and a schedule of works to be carried
out.
Engine inspections: A external visual
examination is carried out which will identify any patent
defects. Marine Techniques also have specialist marine
engineers who can investigate any suspect internal components.
Three boat package: It is usual to
consider more then one vessel at the initial stage of
the buying process. Marine Techniques offers a discounted
three boat inspection package. A preliminary inspection
is carried out on three boats that are being considered
by the purchaser.
Viewings: If you are some distance
away from the boat you are considering, our marine surveyors
can inspect the boat on your behalf. This is a preliminary
inspection and the cost of it will be deducted from
the pre-purchase survey fee if a full survey is later
done on the boat.
Winter layup: An end of season schedule
of work will be compiled which will include winterization
of the engines and checking of the safety equipment
and a report on the findings.
Pre launch checks: These can be carried
out the start of the sailing season approaches. to establish
the overall condition of a vessel and her safety and
highlight any defects that may require attention prior
to launch.
Sea Trials: These are more common
for powerboats but sailing yachts also sometimes have
sea trials. Engines are run over a length of time under
load, All instrumentation and fittings are tested for
functionality and wear.
Tonnage Surveys: A Tonnage survey is
required if a yacht is to be placed on Part I of the
Register of Shipping. Part I registration is frequently
required by finance companies when a marine mortgage
is taken out. The tonnage survey provides the official
measurements of the vessel for the Register. A tonnage
measurement must be authorised by a governing body such
as the YDSA, or IIMS.
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Marine Techniques will be happy to assist or discuss
any requirements you may have for any boat requiring
a marine survey |
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All Marine Surveyors within Marine
Techniques that are based in Dorset have an in depth knowledge
of the local area.
As our Marine Surveyors operate in their own locality they
are familiar with the local services provided by the various
ports and Marinas and can give advice and information concerning
the facilities of each port around the coastline relating
to a marine survey. |
Marine Surveyors - Axmouth, Dorset |
There are yacht and fishing craft moored at Axmouth but
facilities are mostly limited to those provided by the local
sailing club. Marine Techniques will be happy to assist in
arranging cranage and storage for any boat requiring a marine
survey in this area. |
Marine Surveyors - Lyme Regis, Dorset |
Lyme Regis is a small drying harbour, and although picturesque
and a popular tourist destination, has very limited marine
facilities. Marine Techniques will be happy to assist in arranging
cranage and storage for any boat requiring a marine survey
in this area. |
Marine Surveyors - West Bay, Dorset |
West Bay, near Bridport is a small partially drying harbour,
which has very limited marine facilities at present, though
there are plans to develop this. Marine Techniques will be
happy to assist in arranging cranage and storage for any boat
requiring a marine survey in this area. |
Marine Surveyors - Weymouth, Dorset |
Weymouth
is a busy port on the south coast of England offering much
more than just a UK stopover port for channel sailing. Weymouth
offers a safe haven from the predominantly south westerly
winds and enjoys one of the lowest tidal ranges in the UK,
allowing for safe and easy access at all states of the tide.
Weymouth
marina has 300 berths including visitors’ berths,
and is accessible at all states of the tide, although it is
beyond the lifting bridge in Weymouth town. There is also
an adjacent council-run marina, but this has no visitors berths
or facilities. |
Marine Surveyors - Portland, Dorset |
A brand new marina has now opened in Portland
with extensive facilities giving 600 annual berths, plus 120
visitor berths, which are accessible at all states of the
tide. It has full cranage facilities for boats up to 320 tonnes.
A boatyard & extensive storage ashore are also available
which are ideally suited to anyone commissioning a marine
survey. Clarkes Boatyard at Castletown can also arrange lift-outs
and carry out repairs and refits. Marine Techniques will be
happy to assist in arranging cranage and storage for any boat
requiring a marine survey.
Weymouth and Portland are proud to have been chosen as the
sailing venue for the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic games |
Marine Surveyors - Poole, Dorset |
Poole Harbour is one of the world’s largest natural
harbours. Much of the shoreline is undeveloped and there are
many inlets and small islands to explore by boat. Brownsea
Island, the largest of the islands in the harbour, is owned
by the National Trust and its woodland area is home to all
sorts of wildlife. Out of the harbour to the east lies the
Solent
There are many marinas in Poole, including the new boat haven
on Town
Quay, with 100 pontoon berths for visiting craft right
in the town centre. Cobbs
Quay Marina has over 1,000 berths at Hamworthy in Holes
Bay. Parkstone
Marina has 60 berths and swinging moorings in Parkstone
Bay, with lifting facilities for craft up to 25 tonnes. Parkstone
Marina also offers a dry berth system in which boat owners
can have access to and use their boats at any time with short
notice.
Lake Yard Marina has 44 pontoon berths and 99 swinging
moorings, plus lifting facilities for vessels up to approximately
60 ft. Salterns
Marina has 285 berths, and yard facilities include a 45
tonne travel hoist for boats up to 20 meters and a 5 tonne
gantry hoist for smaller boats up to 8.2 meters. There are
also full yard facilities for winter storage ashore.
The well known Sunseeker
yacht builders are based in Poole. The name Sunseeker is known
world wide and is synonymous with prestige power boats. Sunseeker
have a brokerage at their modern sales centre and experienced
technicians based alongside their manufacturing facility to
give a full range of marine services.
A few miles outside Poole harbour is Swanage, with a substantial
number of yachts on moorings, but no lift-out or boatyard
facilities except for very small boats. Marine Techniques
will be happy to assist in arranging cranage and storage for
any boat requiring a marine survey in the Poole area. |
Marine Surveyors - Christchurch,
Dorset |
Christchurch is a shallow harbour east of Bournemouth.
Rossiters Yachts
offers boatyard and layup facilities near the town Centre. |
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