Pre-purchase survey
Independent condition inspection before you commit, with defects, priorities and practical next steps.
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Marine surveys across Ireland
Find the right marine surveyor for your boat in Ireland
Request an independent marine surveyor in Ireland for a pre-purchase, insurance, valuation, damage or specialist assignment. Matching starts with the coast or inland waterway, exact marina or yard, haul-out availability and any insurer, lender or formal vessel requirement.
Coast and inland-waterway planningDublin, Cork, Atlantic west, Shannon and the north-west
Scope-led matchingVessel, material and report purpose reviewed
Independent choiceYou appoint and instruct the surveyor
01Describe the assignment
02We review location and scope
03Choose your surveyor
Survey types
One request, matched to the actual job
A pre-purchase inspection is not the same assignment as a tonnage measurement or commercial-code survey. We keep the scope clear from the beginning.
Insurance & valuation
Condition and market-value reporting shaped around the information your insurer or lender requests.
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Evidence-led inspection following grounding, collision, water ingress, machinery failure or storm damage.
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Routing to a surveyor with the right appointment when a flag, registry or recognised organisation requires it.
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Focused inspections for rigging, machinery, composites, steel, aluminium and other specialist scopes.
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Survey support for commercial yachts, charter activity and code-compliance work where applicable.
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A practical route from request to inspection
The platform helps structure the enquiry and introduce suitable professionals. The selected surveyor remains responsible for agreeing scope, fee and terms with you.
Tell us about the yacht
Share the vessel, survey purpose, location, timing and any buyer or registry deadline.
We review the scope
We check geography, material, size, specialist needs and whether formal acceptance matters.
Receive a suitable introduction
Where available, we connect you with a surveyor whose stated capability fits the assignment.
Appoint independently
You compare the scope and terms, resolve conflicts and instruct the professional directly.
Important distinction
Professional membership is not automatic flag approval
For pre-purchase and condition work, competence, experience, insurance and independence are central. For tonnage, registration, coding or statutory work, the flag or accepting organisation may also require a specific appointment.
Check my survey requirement✓
Credential — membership, qualification or professional designation
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Capability — the right vessel, material, size and survey experience
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Appointment — authority from the relevant flag or organisation
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Acceptance — confirmation that the resulting report or certificate will be accepted
Irish survey locations
Plan the inspection around Ireland’s widely separated boating regions
Irish yacht centres and yards are spread around the Atlantic, Irish Sea and inland waterways. Confirm the exact location, lift and wash access, tidal window, sea-trial route and whether specialist rig or machinery attendance is required.
Dublin & east coast
The largest concentration of east-coast marina services. Confirm tidal or marina access, lift booking and authority for a sea trial.
Find a surveyor in this region →Cork & south coast
A strong sailing, brokerage and commercial-marine region. Travel between harbours and yard access should be agreed before attendance.
Find a surveyor in this region →West coast
Atlantic weather, tides and longer travel corridors can affect inspection timing. Confirm whether the vessel can be hauled and safely trialled.
Find a surveyor in this region →Shannon & inland waterways
Inland motorboats and cruisers require the exact marina, lifting method and systems status; sea-going assumptions may not apply.
Find a surveyor in this region →North-west & Donegal
Dispersed harbours and commercial facilities require early confirmation of travel, yard permissions and appropriate vessel experience.
Find a surveyor in this region →Frequently asked questions
Before you appoint a marine surveyor
What information is needed for a marine survey quote in Ireland?
Provide the exact marina, harbour or yard, vessel details, construction, survey purpose and preferred date. Include lift, wash, tidal access, sea trial and any insurer, lender or formal certificate requirement.
Can one surveyor cover both east and west coast Ireland?
Some surveyors travel, but distances and yard access are material. A regionally practical match can reduce travel, while a vessel or assignment specialist may still need to attend from elsewhere.
Are lift and sea-trial costs included?
Only when the written quote says so. Lift, pressure wash, relaunch, skipper, fuel, marina access and specialist diagnostics are commonly separate arrangements.
Can an inland cruiser be surveyed in Ireland?
Yes, subject to location and access. Give the waterway and marina, lifting method, vessel construction and whether machinery and systems can be operated.
Can any surveyor complete formal fishing-vessel work?
No. Ireland’s Department of Transport publishes a current panel for surveys of fishing vessels under 15 metres. Other vessel categories or tasks may use different formal routes, so confirm the exact requirement first.
Who appoints the marine surveyor?
The client appoints and instructs the surveyor directly after agreeing scope, fee, timing and terms. Ireland Marine Survey provides information and introductions only.
Can you help with other specialist marine survey assignments?
Potential assignments include pre-purchase specialist inspections, fishing-vessel assignments, new-build & refit supervision, rig & mast inspections, engine diagnostics & oil analysis, osmosis, moisture & corrosion, damage & expert-witness work, on-hire, off-hire & delivery surveys. Availability depends on the location, vessel and required specialist capability or formal appointment.
International marine survey network
Need a survey in another country?
Select the country where the vessel is located, or send the exact port, marina or yard so the assignment can be reviewed.
United KingdomSouth Coast · South West · East CoastVisit site
IrelandDublin and east coast · Cork and south coast · West coastView regions
NetherlandsIJsselmeer · North Sea coast · ZeelandRequest survey
GermanyBaltic coast · North Sea coast · Lake ConstanceRequest survey
BelgiumBelgian coast · Scheldt and Antwerp · Brussels and inland waterwaysRequest survey
DenmarkCopenhagen and Øresund · Zealand · FunenRequest survey
SwedenStockholm archipelago · West Coast · South CoastRequest survey
NorwayOslofjord · Sørlandet · Western NorwayRequest surveyPrefer to speak with us?
Start with the right survey scope.
Tell us the vessel, Irish location and reason for the survey. We can help clarify access and report requirements before you request an introduction.
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