DC MARITIME / EXPERTISE

Pre-Purchase Survey

A vessel purchase needs information you can assess. A pre-purchase survey helps document the condition observed at attendance and highlights matters for further consideration.

01 / SERVICE SCOPE

How we support you

Agreement of inspection scope and available access
Review of available records and observed vessel condition
Reporting of findings and items requiring further investigation

The exact scope, timing and deliverables are agreed after reviewing your enquiry.

Rudder inspection in dry dock, Ilwaco, 2020.
Levi Read / U.S. Coast Guard · Public domain · Resized; display crop.

Industry photographs illustrate the work described and are not DC Maritime personnel or projects. No affiliation or endorsement is implied. The appearance of U.S. Department of War (DoW) visual information does not imply or constitute DoW endorsement.

03 / BEFORE WE START

A clear working arrangement.

What happens after an enquiry?

We review the information you provide, clarify any missing details and discuss the appropriate scope and next steps.

How are timing and cost agreed?

The vessel, location, access arrangements and requested work inform the proposal. Timing and commercial terms are agreed before the work starts.