marine surveyor

inspect and evaluate ships, fishing boats or yachts to make sure that the government classifications are met.

Also check the vessels against the international regulations. In times of an accident, a marine surveyor can be called as an expert witness as well as an investigator.

perform inspections as requested by the international conventions as well as domestic statues.

attend court as an expert witness. They can also assist coroners in figuring out what causes deaths in accidents.

inspect vessels prior to a sale.

conducting an inspection on a vessel, there are many sections of the vessel that will be inspected. The hull will be the first thing inspected to make sure that the vessel is sea-worthy.

The vessel will be dry-docked so that the part of the hull that is normally under water can be fully examined.

However, the inspection does not end there, next will come the inside of the vessel. Different parts of the vessel such as:

the sea valves, the rudders and the propellers will be inspected along with ventilators, bulkheads, hatchways freeing ports, and fittings.

will take readings on the vessel’s tail shaft and tail shaft bearings.

observe how the vessel reacts during tests on the different machinery and equipment

working with insurance companies handle with insurance claims.

examine the vessel involved and files a report detailing what they have found.

conduct fraud investigations to help protect the insurance companies from invalid fraud claims.

provide a detailed report on all aspects of the condition of the vessel, the marine surveyor helps insurance companies weed out fraudulent claims and process legitimate claims.

Cargo gear will be tested and compared with testing standards to make sure that they are i

intense knowledge of both the water and the vessels,  interpret what happened in the accident.

good grasp of mathematics and measuring because they are often called upon to measure ships for tonnage.

This is very important as an incorrect load line with too much tonnage being loaded could cause the ship to have extreme difficulties on its voyage.

oral, written and people skills must be excellent.

An inquisitive mind is necessary when investigating or examining a survey.

must be adaptable.

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