Vessel & yacht surveysYacht condition & valuation
An impartial assessment of a yacht’s condition, appearance, and functionality, with information to support insurance valuation and ownership decisions. Photographs support the written findings.
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Vessel & yacht surveys
A clearer picture.
A sounder decision.
Independent vessel assessments and photographic reporting for owners, buyers, managers, and marine projects.
Captain Jeffrey A. Perlstein Master Mariner
Fort Lauderdale base26.12° N 80.14° W · Approx. city coordinates
Independent AssessmentWritten & Photographic ReportingFort Lauderdale · International Reach
01 / Independent marine assessment
Know the vessel.
Understand the condition.
A survey brings an independent technical perspective to a vessel or marine project. SafeShip helps clients understand condition, appearance, and functionality through assessments tailored to the purpose of the engagement.
Pre-purchase vessel surveys
Examination of readily accessible areas, afloat or on the hard, to help potential buyers assess vessel condition. Pre-purchase inspections also support due diligence for banks, insurers, and P&I clubs.
Project & marine warranty surveys
Independent examination of marine operations, including processes, rigging, lashings, and weather requirements, against the agreed project requirements and scope.
Cargo condition & damage documentation
Photographic documentation of cargo condition during transit, loading, discharge, and handover, helping record observed damage and the condition of cargo at agreed stages.
Choose the right starting point
The purpose shapes the survey.
Discuss the vessel, the decision you need to make, and any insurer, lender, or project requirements before confirming the scope.
Buying a vesselCondition information for your due diligence.
Share the vessel particulars, location, purchase timeline, and any specific concerns. Agree which areas and activities will be included, along with access arrangements and the reporting requirements.
Ownership & insuranceAn independent assessment for the stated purpose.
Discuss whether you need condition information, valuation support, or documentation requested by an insurer or other party. Provide their requirements so the scope can be considered before the survey is arranged.
Marine projects & cargoDocumenting operations and condition at key stages.
Describe the cargo or operation, load and discharge locations, schedule, and the rules or requirements that apply to the project. Identify the stages where attendance or condition documentation is needed.
Understand.Independent perspective · Practical reporting
02 / Findings you can work with
Clear reporting.
Useful detail.
SafeShip’s survey services combine written observations with photographic documentation to give clients a record of the vessel, cargo, or operation within the agreed scope.
- Observed condition, appearance, and functionality relevant to the assignment
- Photographs supporting reported findings
- Condition and damage documentation at agreed stages of a project
- Reporting requirements and timing discussed before engagement
Captain Jeffrey A. Perlstein brings experience in command, shipboard safety, inspections, and vessel operations to his survey work.
Meet Captain Perlstein03 / Plan the assignment
A little preparation.
A clearer scope.
The vessel or project
Type, dimensions, location, current status, and the purpose of the survey.
Access & requirements
Available access, relevant documents, and any buyer, insurer, lender, or project requirements.
Schedule & reporting
Preferred attendance dates, operational constraints, and the deadline for your report.
04 / Before we speak
Your survey.
Your questions.
Can a pre-purchase survey be carried out afloat?
SafeShip describes pre-purchase inspections as examinations of readily accessible areas, afloat or on the hard. The appropriate arrangements depend on the vessel, access, and the agreed purpose and scope. Discuss those details before booking.
Do yacht surveys include photographs?
Yes. SafeShip’s yacht survey reports are supported by photographs. Written and photographic reporting is also available for cargo condition and marine project assignments.
Can you provide information for insurance purposes?
Yacht surveys can include information supporting insurance valuation. Share the insurer’s specific requirements before arranging the work so the proposed scope can be discussed.
What does a project or marine warranty survey cover?
The assignment can examine marine operational processes, rigging, lashings, and weather requirements, with attendance around loading or discharge and documentation of cargo condition at agreed stages. The scope is set for the project.
How long will a survey take?
Timing depends on the vessel, access, location, and assignment scope. Contact Captain Perlstein with the particulars and any purchase or project deadline to discuss availability, attendance, and reporting timing.
Discuss your survey
Start with the vessel.
Plan the next step.
Contact Captain Perlstein with the vessel or project details, location, and timing.