Eric Takakjian SAMS®  Surveyor Associate | (508) 789-5901 | [email protected]

Marine Surveying

Quest Marine Services is uniquely suited to meet all of our clients needs for commercial and recreational vessel surveys. We take the time to conduct detailed and comprehensive surveys for all of our clients, providing detailed written reports covering all aspects of each survey.

Quest Marine Services in-house commercial marine surveyor has over 40 years of experience in the work boat industry. This includes serving as a liaison between clients and shipyards providing oversight on repair and major conversion work on many types of commercial vessels. The commercial maritime industry is under going a period of rapid change and dramatic increase regulatory requirements. Quest Marine has the ability to assist clients in insuring their vessels are in compliance with the latest regulatory requirements, as well as provide a full range of commercial vessel survey services.

Quest Marine Services in-house marine surveyor also has over 40 years of experience with recreational vessels both sail and power. Our in-house surveyor has personally completed several complete refits on both sail and power boats as well as commercial vessels.

Surveys provided on all commercial vessels including:

  • Commercial Fishing Vessels
  • Inspected Passenger Vessels
  • Dry and Liquid Bulk Cargo Vessels
  • Tugboats & Barges
  • Research Vessels
  • Shipping container surveys for intended use and shipping line requirements

Surveys provided on recreational vessels including:

  • Fiberglass (GRP)
  • Wood, steel & aluminum hulls
  • Sailing vessels
  • Power boats
  • Traditional Watercraft

Survey Services Include:

  • Pre-Purchase and periodic condition and valuation surveys for lending institutions and insurance companies.
  • Hull and deck evaluations for elevated moisture levels within core laminates on fiberglass vessels, utilizing moisture meters and percussion testing.
  • Inspection and testing of all installed systems, including machinery, electrical, plumbing, domestic, navigation, communications, rigging and safety
  • Corrosion surveys
  • Safety inspections
  • Sea trials