MSES offers a New Build Inspection Program to builders, dealers and buyers. This independent inspection is carried out while the vessel is still with the builder and includes the seatrial. The vessel is inspected in detail and deficiencies noted providing the opportunity for the deficiencies to be corrected at the builders’ site instead of at owner’s location often thousands of miles away.

MSES’ reports are totally impartial and can be used by all parties involved in the purchase chain.

 The vessel will be thoroughly checked against:

• sale order to verify all optional extra’s are installed and functioning

• build standards to verify that the vessel is completed according to the stated contract quality

• operating performances to verify all systems are working as could be expected from a brand new boat and

• against legal documents, checking where possible conformity with required standards

Our New Build Inspection Program can be completed with a survey carried out at any stage during construction period. An independent survey at stages can bring deficiencies to light that might otherwise go un-noticed until delivery has been made.

We perform extended quality controls with regard to hull, engine and equipment installations. We will verify whether the build conforms to specification and complies with appropriate regulatory authority and / or Port Authorities.

Getting it right at this stage saves time, money and enhances the builders image and the buyers purchase satisfaction.

MSES offers a range of Safety Checks based on the clients intended yacht usage, registration and the personnel preference of the initiator. These checks are performed against our in-house prepared detailed checklists and are reported in tick box form with detailed comments on deficiencies and recommendations.

Typically we are requested to review the safety equipment and systems on board a yacht prior to her departure for a cruise or delivery of significant duration; the request may come from the Owner, skipper or Underwriters all who maintain a vested interest in the vessels safe operation. These safety checks are integral part of our Pre-purchase and insurance entry/ condition surveys.

Our Safety checks are prepared based on each individual boat and follow the regulations and codes pre-agreed with the client. These regulations/ codes include:

• Hong Kong Marine Department Code of Practice for Safety Standards for Class IV,
• International Institute of Marine Surveyors Guide to Yacht & Small Craft Safety Equipment,
• Royal Yachting Association requirements for a yacht proceeding offshore,
• MCA (UK) Code of Practice for Yachts in Commercial Service,
• and others

For the less experienced yachtsman this provides a reassurance that he is on track to provide the required level of support to the Adventure and for the Underwriters they acknowledge that the yacht is proven to be ready to undertake the venture.

The check takes about 3 hours for a 40’ power boat if all is prepared. The Owner or Skipper must be present during the inspection in order to prepare the equipment and answer questions relating to maintenance etc.