Surveys & Inspections

Buy with clear eyes.

Accredited IIMS, SAMS and YDSA surveyors listed on OpenSea24. Pre-purchase, insurance renewal, damage assessment and MCA compliance inspections.

42+ vetted providersPalma · Antibes · Genoa · Athens

IIMS, SAMS, YDSA and RINA-affiliated professionals only.

Full condition and valuation reports before you commit funds.

On-water performance and machinery inspection with detailed findings.

What providers offer

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Pre-purchase survey

Full condition assessment, sea trial and market valuation.

Insurance survey

Reports accepted by all major yacht underwriters.

Damage survey

Post-incident inspection with cost estimates for repairs.

Tonnage & registration

Measurement for flag-state registration and MCA coding.

Osmosis & moisture

Advanced moisture and osmosis diagnostics for GRP hulls.

Rig & sail inspection

Standing rigging, spars and sail condition reports.

How long does a survey take?+

Typically one full day for a 40–60ft yacht, plus 3–7 days for the written report and valuation.

Do I need to attend?+

Recommended but not required — buyers usually join for the sea trial portion.

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