Yacht Surveys
Yacht Damage Survey
Following a grounding, collision, fire, lightning strike, storm or transport damage event — SVG Marine provides an independent damage assessment for owners, insurers and loss adjusters.
A damage survey establishes the cause, extent and consequence of the incident. As an independent yacht surveyor, SVG Marine documents the damage with photographs and measurements, scopes the repair, and provides an independent opinion on liability indicators where appropriate.
Reports are formatted to support insurance claims, repair tender packs and any subsequent legal proceedings, and are delivered throughout the UK, South Wales, Southampton, the Mediterranean and wider Europe.
From the damage survey casebook
Photo evidence is the foundation of any damage report. Below: a sample of what a typical inspection documents — grounding damage to bow and underwater fairings, propeller-shaft and running-gear deflection, electrical and water-system condition.
Frequently asked questions
What is a yacht damage survey?
A damage survey is an independent inspection following a grounding, collision, fire, lightning strike, storm or transport-damage event. It documents the damage, establishes the cause and extent, and scopes the repair — in a format suitable for owners, insurers and loss adjusters.
When should I commission a damage survey?
As soon as practical after the incident, and before any non-essential repair work begins. Early independent documentation protects your insurance position and helps avoid disputes over cause, extent or repair scope later.
Will my insurer accept your damage report?
Yes. SVG Marine's damage reports are formatted to support marine insurance claims and are routinely accepted by UK and European underwriters and loss adjusters.
What does a damage survey typically include?
A damage survey typically includes an on-site inspection (afloat and ashore where possible), photographic and dimensional documentation of the damage, an analysis of cause and extent, an indicative repair scope and cost guidance, and — where relevant — an independent opinion on liability indicators for the insurer or loss adjuster.
Can you appear as an expert in a marine insurance dispute?
Yes. Damage reports are written to a standard suitable for insurance claim files, repair tender packs and, where required, subsequent legal proceedings. We work closely with insurers, brokers, loss adjusters and yard managers.
Do you cover yachts in storage and during transport?
Yes. Damage discovered while a yacht is in winter storage, during a lift, on the hard, in transit on a road trailer or after delivery on a yacht-transport ship can all be surveyed — the earlier we attend, the cleaner the chain of evidence.
Where do you carry out yacht damage surveys?
Throughout the UK as a damage yacht surveyor — Southampton, the Solent, the South Coast and South Wales — and across the Mediterranean and wider Europe. Same-week attendance is usually achievable for urgent incidents.
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