When it is needed
Before a transaction, on return from lease or in a dispute about condition at a particular date.
What we examine
- Vessel and equipment complement
- Accessible components
- Documentation being handed over
Materials to prepare
- Contract or draft terms
- Equipment inventory
- Vessel documents
- Previous inspection records
Sample questions
- What accessible condition was recorded during inspection?
- Does completeness comply with the handover documents?
- Which defects and traces of intervention were identified?
- Are there identification discrepancies?
- Which additional checks are appropriate for the task?
How the work is carried out
- Defining the inspection scope
- Recording condition and identifiers
- Comparison with handover conditions
Result
A record or report listing elements checked, photographs and established discrepancies.
What affects the conclusions
Inspection does not guarantee absence of concealed defects; docking and tests are included only in the agreed programme.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a market valuation?
No, technical condition and monetary valuation are separate tasks.
Can condition be recorded on return from lease?
Yes. Comparable documents and photographs of the initial handover condition are particularly useful.