Marine surveying and surveyor training - Marine surveying and surveyor training
September-October 2011
September-October 2011
September MCA coding and Cayman Islands Tonnage Measurement of new Sunreef 70 Catamatan in Gdansk, Poland. October 2011 part of delivery crew from Gibraltar to Sicily.
August 2011
August 2011
Insurance survey of Colin Archer inspired ferro ketch built by her Owner and with 4 Atlantic crossings to her credit. Beautiful!
July 2011 survey
July 2011 survey
Tee piece in gas system tucked away under deckhead with poor access. long term seepage from deck fitting above causing serious corrosion to tee piece and piping.
June 2011
June 2011
MCA Coding to Cat 3 of 20.7m dredger in Faro Portugal through MECAL, www.mecal.co.uk
 : Once the paint was removed extensive decay to the frames and hog was found in way of the fastenings due to electro chemical decay as a result of current leakage. This was repeated throughout the vessel which required extensive repair. The electrical system was also replaced
Once the paint was removed extensive decay to the frames and hog was found in way of the fastenings due to electro chemical decay as a result of current leakage. This was repeated throughout the vessel which required extensive repair. The electrical system was also replaced
Classic Motor Yacht
Classic Motor Yacht
January 2011 survey revealed extensive electrochemical decay around fastenings
 
110 year old Thames Sailng Barge
110 year old Thames Sailng Barge
In drydock May 2011 for major repair and structural survey for compliance with the updated mandatory Code for Sailing Barges carying up to 12 passengers. Looking into hidden parts of her structure probably not seen for 110 years using an extended snake inspection camera was quite an experience. Yes I know I should get out more.