QLD SHIP SURVEYORS
INSURANCE CLAIMS
QUEENSLAND SHIP SURVEYORS
MARINE INSURANCE CLAIMS
If your vessel becomes damaged at sea or while it’s being repaired on land, it’s important to clearly understand the Cause, Nature and Extent of the damage. This helps the insurance company decide how to best process the claim.
An example of some of the types of Insurance claims we have been involved with are Grounding, Sinking, Hull impact damage, Fire onboard and Collision damage
If you need help with an insurance claim for your boat, call Queensland Ship Surveyors today!
Thorough & Detailed
Inspections
Queensland Ship Surveyors is the top choice for insurance companies and businesses due to our use of advanced technology and expert survey methods to gather accurate information.
Advanced Tools
Technology
We use the latest tools and techniques to assess damage, find out what caused it, and estimate repair costs.
Insurance Claims
Surveys
If making and insurance claim, you will require a survey to carry out a cause, nature and extent of damage including cost to repair.
What We Inspect
Coverage
The type of survey includes the inspection of those parts of the vessel that has suffered damage such as hull, deck, bulkheads. keel, machinery, running gear and/or navigational equipment.
QUEENSLAND SHIP SURVEYORS
What we Inspect for Insurance Claims
Marine Insurance Claims
After an incident, your Insurer may ask for a damage assessment survey report in order to process your claim.
The report looks at the causal factors, extent of any damage sustained and estimated costs to repair.
MARINE SURVEYING SERVICES
Propeller Shafting and Rudder Surveys
We carry out surveys of propeller shafting, propeller and rudders that includes non-destructive testing such as Dye Penetrant and or Magnetic Particle crack testing
AMSA COMMERCIAL SURVEYS
As an AMSA-accredited marine surveyor, Queensland Ship Surveyors ensures compliance for your domestic commercial vessel (DCV).
CONDITION & VALUATION SURVEYS
Typically conducted for insurance or financing purposes in order to assess the fair market value. These surveys are performed when the vessel is either afloat or in dry dock.
CARGO LASHING & TOW OUT SURVEYS
Cargo lashing secures freight to prevent movement or loosening during transport, especially in rough seas, protecting both crew and cargo. QSS inspects and assesses cargo safety to ensure compliance with marine standards.
INSURANCE CLAIMS
If your vessel sustains damage at sea or in dry dock, a marine insurance claim survey is needed to determine the cause, nature, and extent of the damage. Queensland Ship Surveyors provides thorough inspections for hull, machinery, cargo equipment, and overall vessel damage.
on/off hire bunker cargo & hold
On-hire and off-hire surveys provide an independent survey of a vessels condition at the start and end of a charter. These assessments help determine any damage incurred during the charter period by comparing the vessel's condition before and after hire.