Pre-purchase survey
Independent condition inspection before you commit, with defects, priorities and practical next steps.
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Marine surveys across Australia
Find the right marine surveyor for your boat in Australia
Request an independent marine surveyor in Australia for a yacht, recreational boat or commercial-vessel assignment. State, yard, vessel use, lift access and long-distance travel determine the practical match; domestic commercial work may require an AMSA-accredited surveyor or recognised organisation.
State-led survey planningQueensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia and beyond
Scope-led matchingVessel, material and report purpose reviewed
Independent choiceYou appoint and instruct the surveyor
01Describe the assignment
02We review location and scope
03Choose your surveyor
Survey types
One request, matched to the actual job
A pre-purchase inspection is not the same assignment as a tonnage measurement or commercial-code survey. We keep the scope clear from the beginning.
Insurance & valuation
Condition and market-value reporting shaped around the information your insurer or lender requests.
Request this surveyDamage & claims
Evidence-led inspection following grounding, collision, water ingress, machinery failure or storm damage.
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Routing to a surveyor with the right appointment when a flag, registry or recognised organisation requires it.
Request this surveyRig, engine & specialist
Focused inspections for rigging, machinery, composites, steel, aluminium and other specialist scopes.
Request this surveyCommercial & coding
Survey support for commercial yachts, charter activity and code-compliance work where applicable.
Request this surveyHow it works
A practical route from request to inspection
The platform helps structure the enquiry and introduce suitable professionals. The selected surveyor remains responsible for agreeing scope, fee and terms with you.
Tell us about the yacht
Share the vessel, survey purpose, location, timing and any buyer or registry deadline.
We review the scope
We check geography, material, size, specialist needs and whether formal acceptance matters.
Receive a suitable introduction
Where available, we connect you with a surveyor whose stated capability fits the assignment.
Appoint independently
You compare the scope and terms, resolve conflicts and instruct the professional directly.
Important distinction
Professional membership is not automatic flag approval
For pre-purchase and condition work, competence, experience, insurance and independence are central. For tonnage, registration, coding or statutory work, the flag or accepting organisation may also require a specific appointment.
Check my survey requirement✓
Credential — membership, qualification or professional designation
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Capability — the right vessel, material, size and survey experience
✓
Appointment — authority from the relevant flag or organisation
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Acceptance — confirmation that the resulting report or certificate will be accepted
Australian survey locations
Plan the survey around Australia’s widely separated boating centres
Australia is not one travel market. Confirm the state, marina or yard, vessel use, lift capacity and whether the assignment is recreational, insurance-led or domestic commercial before a surveyor is approached.
New South Wales
A large brokerage and service market. Confirm yard access, lift limits, sea-trial route and whether any commercial-vessel accreditation is required.
Find a surveyor in this region →Queensland
Long coastal distances and tropical exposure make the exact base important. Identify cyclone or repair history and specialist access where relevant.
Find a surveyor in this region →Victoria & Tasmania
Seasonal weather and Bass Strait travel can affect attendance. Confirm launch status and whether a local or travelling specialist is practical.
Find a surveyor in this region →Western Australia
Western Australia is a separate travel market from the east coast. Yard booking, travel and report timing should be agreed before appointment.
Find a surveyor in this region →South Australia & Northern Territory
Widely separated locations require early confirmation of surveyor availability, haul-out capability and any commercial-yard access procedures.
Find a surveyor in this region →Frequently asked questions
Before you appoint a marine surveyor
What details are needed for an Australian marine survey quote?
Provide the state, exact marina or yard, vessel particulars, construction, use, survey purpose and preferred date. Include lift, wash and sea-trial access plus any insurer, lender or commercial-vessel requirement.
When is an AMSA-accredited marine surveyor required?
Australian domestic commercial vessel certification and survey work can require an accredited marine surveyor or recognised organisation. Confirm the certificate, vessel category and permitted scope before appointment; this is separate from an ordinary recreational pre-purchase survey.
Can one surveyor cover different Australian states?
Some surveyors travel, but distances and travel cost can be substantial. Start with the correct state and then check vessel type, material, accreditation, availability and report-recipient requirements.
Are haul-out and sea-trial costs included?
Only if expressly included. Lift, pressure wash, relaunch, skipper, fuel, travel and specialist testing are normally separate arrangements.
Does professional membership guarantee report acceptance?
No. Membership, vessel competence, AMSA accreditation for an applicable commercial task and acceptance by an insurer or lender are separate checks.
Who appoints the surveyor?
The client appoints the independent surveyor directly and agrees scope, fee, limitations, report use and terms. Australia Marine Survey provides information and introductions only.
Can you help with other specialist marine survey assignments?
Potential assignments include domestic commercial vessel work, new-build & alteration surveys, repair inspections, on-hire & off-hire surveys, electrical & machinery inspections, stability-related work, cargo & condition surveys, accident investigation. Availability depends on the location, vessel and required specialist capability or formal appointment.
International marine survey network
Need a survey in another country?
Select the country where the vessel is located, or send the exact port, marina or yard so the assignment can be reviewed.
AustraliaNew South Wales · Queensland · VictoriaView regions
New ZealandAuckland and Hauraki Gulf · Northland · Bay of PlentyRequest survey
SingaporeSingapore marinas · Shipyards and commercial waterfrontRequest survey
ThailandPhuket and Phang Nga · Krabi · Gulf of ThailandRequest survey
MalaysiaLangkawi · Penang · Kuala Lumpur and Port KlangRequest survey
IndonesiaBali and Lombok · Jakarta · Riau IslandsRequest survey
PhilippinesManila Bay · Subic Bay · CebuRequest survey
United Arab EmiratesDubai · Abu Dhabi · SharjahRequest surveyPrefer to speak with us?
Start with the right survey scope.
Tell us the vessel, Australian location and reason for the survey. We can help clarify access and report requirements before you request an introduction.
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