Naval Architects & Marine Surveyors
Boating is the leisurely activity of travelling by boat, or the recreational use of a boat whether these boats are powerboatssailboats, or man-powered vessels (such as rowing and paddle boats), focused on the travel itself, as well as sports activities, such as or waterskiing. It is a popular activity, and there are millions of boaters worldwide.
The Euro Marine Consultants represents the European leisure marine industry in Europe and worldwide.
Naval architecture is an engineering discipline dealing with the design, construction and repair of marine vehicles. Naval architecture involves basic and applied research, design, development, design evaluation and calculations during all stages of the life of a marine vehicle. Preliminary design of the vessel, its detailed design, construction, trials, operation and maintenance, launching and dry-docking are the main activities involved. Ship design calculations are also required for ships being modified (by means of conversion, rebuilding, modernization, or repair). Naval architecture also involves formulation of safety regulations and damage control rules and the approval and certification of ship designs to meet statutory and non-statutory requirements.
What is a Marine Survey? marine surveys Basically, it is a detailed inspection of a boat, hopefully done by a qualified, diligent, intelligent and honest surveyor, for the purpose of determining its current condition and seaworthiness. In particular, to determine if the vessel is safe to use in conditions for which it was designed, and what maintenance and repairs are required, or are likely to be required in the near future.
Why Should You Get a Marine Survey? The short answer is to stay alive, physically and financially. The open water can be a treacherous place, subject to the whims of weather and lady luck. It is no place for a deficient boat, especially one with an inexperienced owner and an inept crew (read first time boaters). And, as the old saying goes, a bad boat is a hole in the water that you pour money into.