Much like the pre-purchase inspection the Phase-Out survey is designed to give deep insight into the condition of the vessel and her systems. Inspections/reports provide the client and the charter companies with detailed information / deficiencies listing to assist with the maintenance and repairs necessary to bring the vessel into acceptable condition before formal handover to the owner.
Inspections focus on:
- Hull, deck and internal structures (visual inspections, soundings, moisture meter readings, identification of damages and old repairs).
- Mast, standing rigging and deck hardware (external condition, end of life, recommended maintenance).
- Machinery (operation, installation, external condition).
- Electrical (operation, installation to marine standards and physical condition).
- Tankage (recording of material and capacity and external condition).
- Waste/Sanitation (operation, fit for purpose, operating condition).
- External Hull Fittings (visual inspections, operation, marine standards).
- Safety (listing of equipment, date verification and fit for purpose).
- Cooking fuel systems (condition, operation, fit for purpose).
- Overall cosmetic condition and level of maintenance (identify areas with above average wear and tear and deterioration for age/usage).
It is highly recommended that the vessel be hauled out of the water for Phase out surveys to allow for detailed inspections of the wetted surface areas. Grounding damage is common but sometimes undetected and can have significant implications for the safety of the vessel and its crew especially if planning offshore passages.
On completion of inspections the client will be provided with a list of findings for areas of concern. This list can be provided to the charter yacht operator to augment their usual phase out maintenance procedures.
On completion of phase out maintenance we offer compliance inspections for our clients to ensure that the areas of concern identified in the survey have been addressed to acceptable standards.
The high attention to detail and persistent follow ups provided by Hirst Marine in this area has been greatly appreciated by clients over the years.
Charter Phase-Out Survey Rates
Production Fiberglass Vessels
Rate
$56/ft
Minimum
$2,240
Vessels over 55 feet will be quoted on individually. Please contact us for a custom quotation.