Based in central Auckland, we look forward to assisting you with your independent boat survey, technical evaluation and reporting requirements.
“We provide comprehensive inspections/surveys with impartial, factual and clear vessel condition reports including recommendations for any issues found. Inspection methods include visual, percussion testing, moisture testing as required/appropriate. Digital images are usually included to supplement the report where required. My reports are delivered as soon as possible within a short time frame.
“For over 40 years I’ve been looking at boats of all types, analysing, designing, testing/building, sailing, motoring, fixing, imaging, improving, documenting, communicating, specifying.”
Paul Stock, Wainui Marine Director
Types of inspections and surveys:
Marine(boat) inspections and surveys
- Pre purchase inspections
- Insurance inspections (for local and international requirements)
- Commercial surveys for Maritime New Zealand MOSS vessels (MNZ commercial for GRP/composite and timber, IC3 and P3)
MCA tonnage measurement for registration
Tonnage measurement for MCA registration via the IIMS
The types of projects I do are:
Projects
Custom boat design,
Boat project management,
Vessel specification – for new boats or as built,
Operational/asset management technical manuals,
Schematic system drawings,
Component/system development
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