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2. It is just as important to report upon items/areas not inspected as upon those that are inspected.
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Such as: Survey
“Cargo hold (tank) Nº __________ was not available for internal examination due to cargo in way (tank
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fully/partially loaded).” Vessels Survey
Freshly coated areas may hide deficiencies and should be closely examined and noted in the report as
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"freshly painted".
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3. Every survey report should contain an appropriate preamble similar to the following: Surveyor Guide Notes for Towing
“It is to be clearly understood that the conditions and/or states of items reported upon herein below are Arrangement Survey...
strictly the opinions of the undersigned and that those opinions fairly reflect the findings made during the Surveyor Guide Notes for MODU Towing
course of this survey. All statements of condition are made in comparison with new condition.” Arrangements....
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4. The Survey report should have an appropriate summary and conclusion similar to the following: Tests.
“Based on findings of limited physical inspection, without exposing areas normally concealed, testing or Surveyor Guide Notes for Ship Stability,
opening out the machinery, gauging the structure, or testing for tightness, it is the opinion of the Inclining...
undersigned that subject vessel was generally in (good, fair, poor, or unsatisfactory) condition on (insert Surveyor Guide Notes for P&I insurance
day/month/year), subject to exceptions which may be set forth herein above.” Surveys
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5. If a Pre-Purchase Condition Survey is being carried out (vessel is not ABS Classed), it is important to Survey
note that the memorandum of agreement of the ship sale will specify that the prospective purchaser must
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make his declaration of intention within a certain time frame (such as 48 or 72 hours) after completion of Tailshaft/Propeller Assemb...
survey inspection. Therefore, immediately after completion of the survey a short preliminary report (hand
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written if necessary) must be faxed to the client informing them of significant conditions found (good and
bad) and that our formal survey report will be air expressed ASAP (normally this should be within three (3) Surveyor Guide Notes for Marine Diesel
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days).
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6. It is also most important that a representative set of photographs suitably labeled, be taken which will My Blog List
give a general overall impression of the vessels condition, plus any damage or unsatisfactory areas.
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7. In order for our services to be of any value to our client, our information must be forwarded as soon as
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possible to our client as instructed. It is an aid in their decision on making process, and places them in a
competitive position. The importance of this promptness to our clients is stressed as a reminder to avoid Estabilidad del Buque I
complacency and to maintain our competitive position in meeting the requirements of our clients.
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8. In conclusion, we would add the following instructions to Surveyors, the intent of which should be clearly
understood before writing up the report;
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a) Condition Surveys must contain statements of fact as to the actual condition of the vessel. No
unsubstantiated opinions and no recommendations as to method of repair are to be included in the ABS
report. American Club Mutual P&I Association
b) There must be no comments which are vague or ambiguous. AWS online
c) All statement contained in the survey report can be supported and defended in a court of law. Binco
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