Boat and vessel surveys in Fremantle.
Pre-purchase boat inspections, yacht insurance surveys and AMSA commercial vessel surveys at Fremantle’s marinas, boatyards and slipways. Perth-based, AMSA-accredited and AIMS-certified, with the electronic report back within 24 hours.
What we survey in Fremantle
Fremantle is one of the busiest places in WA to buy, sell and maintain a boat, and many of our jobs happen while a vessel is on the slip. That’s the best time to see what’s going on below the waterline.
- Pre-purchase surveys — an independent boat inspection before you commit to buy, out of the water where the sale allows. See what’s included and pricing.
- Insurance surveys — condition surveys and valuations for yachts, cruisers and catamarans needing new cover or a renewal. More on insurance surveys.
- Commercial vessel surveys — AMSA domestic commercial vessel surveys, including fuel tank pressure testing and BINDT-accredited thickness testing. More on commercial surveys.
- Surveys during haul-out — if the vessel is already coming out for antifouling or maintenance, that’s a good time for an insurance or condition survey. Let us know the yard booking.
Out-of-water insurance survey on Mirabella at SFM Marine, North Fremantle.
An out-of-water insurance survey on SV Mirabella, a 14.5m auxiliary catamaran, while she was on the hard at SFM Marine in North Fremantle.
The survey covered:
- Calibrated moisture meter testing through the hull and structural composite, not just a visual once-over
- Full inspection of the LPG system, shut-off valves and fittings for compliance and safety
- Hull, keel and underwater surfaces assessed properly out of the water, where problems actually show themselves
An insurance survey isn’t just paperwork for the policy file. If something goes wrong, the report is what an insurer will look at, so it needs to hold up under scrutiny.
Common questions
Do you work at Fremantle boatyards and slipways?
Yes. We regularly survey vessels on the hard at Fremantle yards. Let us know the yard and booking and we’ll work around it.
Who arranges and pays for the haul-out?
Haul-out, slipping and yard fees are arranged separately, usually by the buyer or seller depending on where the sale stands. They’re not included in the survey fee.
How much does a pre-purchase survey cost?
Pre-purchase survey pricing is set by vessel length, starting from $450 + GST for boats up to 19 ft with one engine. The full table is on the Recreational Surveys page, and we’ll confirm the quote before booking.
Do you survey commercial vessels in Fremantle?
Yes. We’re AMSA-accredited for domestic commercial vessel surveys, including initial, periodic and renewal surveys. See the Commercial Surveys page for details.
Need a survey in Fremantle?
Tell us the vessel and where it's located, and we'll confirm a time.