Marine surveyors in inland waterways - Wales

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.

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.

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.

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: For boats used only in the summer months, these can be carried out as the start of the boating 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.

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 around the inland waterways of England 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 boatyards and marinas and can give advice and information concerning the facilities available within each area of inland waterway relating to a marine survey.

Marine surveyors - Llangollen Canal

The Llangollen Canal commences at Nantwich in Cheshire and runs westwards to the mountains in North East Wales. Fron Nantwich the canal moves in a south westerly direction where it passes through the Hurleston flight of locks and the Baddiley Locks before reaching Wenbury. From Wenbury the next pace of note is the Grindley Brook flight of locks before reaching the small town of Whitchurch.

The canal travels on without any locks for a number of miles before encountering the Ellesmere and on to the last two locks on the Llangollen Canal at New Marton. From here it passes over the impressive Chirk Aqueduct and through the Chirk Tunnel and into Wales.

Within a short distance is the one of the greatest feats of engineering on any canal network, designed and built by Thomas Telford. The “Pontcysyllte Aqueduct” is constructed of cast iron and supported on huge stone pillars. It carries the Llangollen Canal over the River Dee 120 feet below. After leaving the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct the town of Llangollen is only a short distance further on.