SERVICES

CanMar Marine Surveyors Ltd. based in Atlantic Canada have extensive experience in conducting various types of Marine Surveys in Halifax Nova Scotia (NS), New Brunswick (NB), Prince Edward Island (PEI), Cape Breton Nova Scotia (NS), Newfoundland (NFLD), Maine, the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and beyond.

These include Damage, P&I, Hatch, Container Damage, Cargo Loading, Cargo Damage, Condition and Valuation, Total Loss Investigations, Barge Surveys, Tug & Tow Surveys , Draft Surveys & Marine Electrics.

DAMAGE SURVEYS:
Damage surveys are performed on all vessels from pleasure crafts, yachts, fishing vessels as well as commercial vessels. We commence a Damage Survey by obtaining all of the particulars, to include a description of the vessel as well as the incident preferably in the form of a signed and witnessed statement.

We will then perform a complete inspection of the damage as well as a field survey report.

Our client will be provided with our preliminary report on the extent of damage. Typically we proceed to supply the client with a preliminary survey report to include details of the facts, details of the damages, photographs of the damages as well as comments from owner's as to the cause of the incident.

We are available to monitor repairs and repair invoices as requested.

CONDITION AND VALUATION SURVEYS:
A Condition and Valuation survey is typically required for most small pleasure craft, commercial & fishing vessels. It consists of a complete survey of the vessel using non destructive methodology.

This type of survey, will include our standard survey report describing the vessel, its condition, market value and replacement costs, recommendations as to standards compliance, and photographs.

ON AND OFF HIRE SURVEYS:
On Off Hire surveys are often undertaken on behalf of a client who is considering charting a vessel for commercial purposes although it maybe for any kind of a vessel including commercial or pleasure. The registration and all documentation associated with the vessel is examined and reported. All components of the vessel or items associated with the vessel including machinery, cargo handling gear, accommodations, holds and cargo storage areas including decks and hatches, navigational equipment, containers if any, and a measurement of the bunkers aboard are normally part of such a survey.

TOTAL LOSS INVESTIGATIONS:
A Total Loss Investigation is carried out in the event of a total or constructive loss. Cause and salvage costs are a primary focus of this survey.

CARGO DAMAGE SURVEYS:
The primary reason for a Cargo Damage survey is to determine the reason & extent of the damage to the cargo. These types of surveys maybe completed on any type of cargo.

Cargo damage surveys are generally commissioned by the carrier, insurers, receivers or shippers. Our report provides all details of the shipment and carriage. Where possible, we will identify the reason for the damage.

P & I SURVEYS:
P & I surveys are carried out for the benefit of P & I clubs. They can be as general or specific as the need may require.

They may include details of cargo damage, hull damage or full loss investigation.

Complete details of the vessel its crew, cargo, loading procedures, unloading procedures, conditions of its hatches, weather, ships log and other particulars specific to the Club are included in the report.

CONTAINER DAMAGE SURVEYS:
Container damage surveys will typically be accompanied by photographs. Repair estimates can be provided if required.

With an emphasis in Canada on the Saint John New Brunswick (NS), Halifax Nova Scotia (NS), St. Johns Newfoundland (NFLD) areas as well as in Maine in the United States we also undertake assignments on a worldwide basis.

BARGE SURVEYS:
Barge Surveys are of interest to the buyer, shipper, broker and the insurer of cargo. They can consist of a pre-voyage inspection of the barge to insure it suitability of the voyage and to register it’s condition.

Subsequently the barge survey will be conducted to calculate the amount of cargo, and it’s condition that is placed on the barge. If required it can be verified on arrival at the barge unload destination.

There are two methods to a Draft Survey; the Displacement Method and Draft Tables. Both are methods utilized by our team.

TUG & TOW SURVEYS:
A Tug and Tow Survey is sometimes referred to as Suitability for Tow Survey. It identifies the vessels to be towed as well as their condition. It also provides detail on the towing vessel including it’s design characteristics, propulsion system, and auxiliary equipment.

It provides Details of the Crew, Planed Towing Arrangements, Route Details and a Projected Weather Forecast. It then will make recommendations as to Tow and Weather Restrictions. It can include the Master’s Agreement.

DRAFT SURVERYS:
Draft Surveys, using Archimedes's Principal are used to calculate the weight of cargo loaded on a vessel or a barge at its embarkation point and unloaded at its destination. Although the principal is simple the procedure is complicated involving many factors including ballast, consumables onboard such as fuel oil, fresh water, etc., the accuracy of the vessel's hydrostatic tables, conditions of the draft markings on the vessel's hull, weather and sea conditions at the time of survey. Our personnel derives weight from mathematical formulas utilizing interpolation methodology, an exacting process to address correction to the perpendiculars, hull deformation, trim, heel, density for displacement, etc.

Common draft surveys include bulk commodities such as fertilizer, pulp, gravel, , molasses and oil, etc.

MARINE ELECTRICS:
Perform installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of marine electrical (AC/DC) and electronic systems for powerboats, sailboats and Commercial Shipping applications. Our Marine Electricians troubleshoot problems for customers, provide recommendations for problem resolution; provide estimates to customer for repair, replacement, and installation according to problem diagnosis and repair/replacement recommendation.