Services
Condition and Valuation
This type of survey is usually conducted to describe the vessel, determine its overall condition, fair market and replacement values. Vessel details, findings, and recommendations are included in the report with the valuation.
These types of surveys are usually requested for marine insurance (risk assessment) and/or loan underwriting (appraisal) purposes. The vessel may be surveyed afloat and/or hauled out as required by the party ordering the survey.
Audio Gauging
Audio gauging is a non-destructive method of identifying otherwise undetectable deterioration or “wastage” in aluminum and steel shell plating, structural members, and tankage. Using a Cygnus 4 multiple echo digital thickness gauge, soundings are taken over the steel or aluminum hull’s external bottom plating and other surface areas. The vessel hull is gridded to provide even coverage of soundings.
In addition to audio gauge measurements, a visual inspection can be performed internally where accessible. Any signs of damage or previous repairs are noted.
Special attention is paid to areas that are known to be susceptible to corrosion, such as tank margins, bottom of bilges, chain lockers, plating beneath engine room batteries, compressors, and heads. Any notable thickness deficiencies will be examined further into the surrounding area in order to determine the extent of a deficiency.
Travel throughout Alaska and the Pacific Northwest is upon request. Travel expenses are billed to the customer accordingly. This expense typically includes necessary transportation to and from the vessel and lodging costs. If traveling to perform more than one survey, the travel costs are shared by customers.
--Payment is invoiced and received at time of inspection in all locations outside of Sitka--
This type of survey is usually conducted to describe the vessel, determine its overall condition, fair market and replacement values. Vessel details, findings, and recommendations are included in the report with the valuation.
These types of surveys are usually requested for marine insurance (risk assessment) and/or loan underwriting (appraisal) purposes. The vessel may be surveyed afloat and/or hauled out as required by the party ordering the survey.
Audio Gauging
Audio gauging is a non-destructive method of identifying otherwise undetectable deterioration or “wastage” in aluminum and steel shell plating, structural members, and tankage. Using a Cygnus 4 multiple echo digital thickness gauge, soundings are taken over the steel or aluminum hull’s external bottom plating and other surface areas. The vessel hull is gridded to provide even coverage of soundings.
In addition to audio gauge measurements, a visual inspection can be performed internally where accessible. Any signs of damage or previous repairs are noted.
Special attention is paid to areas that are known to be susceptible to corrosion, such as tank margins, bottom of bilges, chain lockers, plating beneath engine room batteries, compressors, and heads. Any notable thickness deficiencies will be examined further into the surrounding area in order to determine the extent of a deficiency.
Travel throughout Alaska and the Pacific Northwest is upon request. Travel expenses are billed to the customer accordingly. This expense typically includes necessary transportation to and from the vessel and lodging costs. If traveling to perform more than one survey, the travel costs are shared by customers.
--Payment is invoiced and received at time of inspection in all locations outside of Sitka--
