New partner appointment
Yacht Survey Partners are delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Lockhart as a partner in the business as of 01 January 2025. In making Paul a partner, we are delighted to recognise his ongoing support and commitment to the business in our mission to offer first class survey and technical support to the superyacht […]
How to get the most from your survey report
Should a yacht buyer make time to read and understand the pre purchase survey report that they’ve commissioned? Naturally we say yes (but we’re realists and accept that they might not get beyond the executive summary and budget estimates, leaving the fine detail to the rest of the buyer’s team to read) but we also […]
47m San Lorenzo Explorer Yacht in Antigua
We recently had the pleasure of surveying the 47m San Lorenzo built motor yacht ARROW from their Expedition 500 explorer yacht range in the beautiful surroundings of Nelson’s Dockyard in English Harbour, Antigua over a period of 4 days for a previous client. Arrow is a full displacement twin screw diesel powered motor yacht of […]
Is AI the future of superyacht surveys?
A few weeks ago, I found myself speaking with Rob Hodgetts of Superyacht Investor about our approach to superyacht surveys in the context of the possible future role of AI (artificial intelligence) in yacht surveys. Rob wondered if our profession might be a prime target for the introduction of AI based survey systems that could […]
Navigating Superyacht P&I Insurance Claims
In the previous article we looked at handling insurance claims covered by your hull & machinery (H&M) insurance policy, which is where a claim is made for loss or damage to your own yacht. This follow up article looks at what happens when there is a third party involved, which is where your yacht’s protection […]
Superyacht Investor article featuring Yacht Survey Partners
Last week we spoke with Rob Hodgetts from Superyacht Investor around the idea of whether AI would change the face of superyacht surveys, or whether a cup of tea and a chocolate Hobnob always be a key part of the survey process (for the record, I’m a fan of chocolate Hobnobs!). Rob’s article raises some […]
Navigating Superyacht Hull & Machinery Insurance Claims
In this article we focus on navigating superyacht insurance claims. No matter how professional and diligent are their captains and crew, many yacht owners and managers will end up having to deal with an insurance claim at some point, whether under the yacht’s hull and machinery (H&M) policy, or through their protection and indemnity (P&I) […]
Unlocking the secrets of a successful sea trial
The sea trial is one of the most important elements of the entire survey process, with a lot of tests for us to complete within a short period of time, so time spent planning and briefing before the sea trial is always well spent. This article discusses goals, timings, priorities, pre-conditions, preparations to be made […]
Using specialists as part of a superyacht survey
When planning a major survey, one of the early discussions with the buyer’s team will be the extent to which they wish to use specialist contractors as part of the survey process. Typically, we would potentially consider the use of contractors in the following areas: paint consultants; main engines, gearboxes and generators; noise & vibration; […]
Haulout or no haulout?
One of the key questions that comes up during survey planning discussions with the buyer’s team is whether or not to haulout using a synchrolift, travelhoist or dry dock to undertake a detailed inspection of the underwater hull as part of a superyacht survey. Of course, the answer is that our preference would always be […]