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Annual Survey

A scheduled annual survey keeps your vessel's registration, classification, and insurance requirements current.

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Overview

Many vessel categories, particularly commercial and classed vessels, require a recurring annual survey to confirm ongoing seaworthiness and compliance, separate from one-off surveys used for purchases or damage claims.

We track annual survey due dates for vessels under our management and coordinate the surveyor and any yard access the survey requires, so the requirement does not lapse.

Benefits

Due-date tracking so annual surveys are not missed.

Coordinated alongside classification and registration renewal cycles.

Consistent surveyor relationships year over year.

Findings feed directly into any required follow-up work.

Our process

  1. 01

    Due-date confirmation

    We confirm when your vessel's annual survey is due based on its classification or registration record.

  2. 02

    Surveyor and access scheduling

    The surveyor and any required yard or marina access are scheduled ahead of the due date.

  3. 03

    Survey execution

    The annual survey is carried out and a report is issued.

  4. 04

    Follow-up coordination

    Any findings requiring follow-up work are flagged and coordinated with you.

Required documents

  • Previous annual survey report
  • Current registration and classification certificates
  • Vessel maintenance log, where available

Frequently asked questions

Is an annual survey the same as a classification survey?+

Not always. A classed vessel may have class-specific survey requirements, while other vessels may need annual inspection for registration or insurance. We confirm the applicable route.

What happens if my annual survey is overdue?+

An overdue survey can affect registration, classification, or insurance status. We can review the quickest route to restore compliance.

Do privately owned yachts need an annual survey?+

Some privately owned yachts may need periodic surveys depending on registration, insurance, size, and use. We check the requirement against your vessel details.

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