Structural Hull Surveys

Structural hull surveys give a detailed insight into the strength, integrity and condition of a hull and its apertures.

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The survey covers the hull, its stiffening and supporting structures, its keel(s), rudder(s), skeg(s), hull to deck join, deck, coachroof, superstructure and through hull fittings.

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Structural hull surveys are vital if it is suspected that a vessel has been damaged in heavy weather, during transport or been involved in a collision, or if osmosis, corrosion or and/or rot is suspected.

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If the vessel is a project, and requires full restorative work, it is important for a surveyor to thoroughly inspect a hull to know the structure is sound before commencing that work, as the bulkhead tabbing, floors, stringers, frames and belly pans are difficult/impossible to access once the fit out has begun.