Pre-purchase survey
Independent condition inspection before you commit, with defects, priorities and practical next steps.
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Marine surveys across Colombia
Find the right marine surveyor for your boat in Colombia
Request an independent marine surveyor for a yacht, launch, fishing vessel, workboat or commercial assignment in Colombia. Matching starts with the exact Caribbean, island, Pacific or inland location, vessel and survey purpose, Spanish-language and security coordination, haul-out plan and whether the work is private or must satisfy Dirección General Marítima, insurer, lender, flag or class.
Colombia-wide planningCaribbean yacht centres, islands, Pacific ports and inland waterways use different travel, access and inspection arrangements.
Scope-led matchingPrivate, insurer, registry and specialist requirements separated
Access checked firstTravel, yard, haul-out and sea-trial arrangements reviewed
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.
Request this surveyDamage & claims
Evidence-led inspection following grounding, collision, water ingress, machinery failure or storm damage.
Request this surveyTonnage & registration
Routing to a surveyor with the right appointment when a flag, registry or recognised organisation requires it.
Request this surveyRig, engine & specialist
Focused inspections for rigging, machinery, composites, steel, aluminium and other specialist scopes.
Request this surveyCommercial & coding
Survey support for commercial yachts, charter activity and code-compliance work where applicable.
Request this surveyHow it works
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
Colombia marine survey locations
Plan the survey around Colombia’s coasts and waterways
Colombia has two coasts, offshore islands and major navigable rivers. The capitanía, marina, terminal, yard or anchorage and the local access contact must be specified before a surveyor is routed.
Cartagena & Bolívar
Separate marina or yacht-yard work from controlled industrial terminals. Confirm lift, mast handling, agent and trial area.
Find a surveyor in this region →Santa Marta & Caribbean east
State marina, river or commercial-port access. Wind and swell can affect trials and haul-out schedules.
Find a surveyor in this region →San Andrés & Caribbean islands
Island flights, launches, weather and limited specialist facilities should be scoped separately.
Find a surveyor in this region →Pacific coast
High tides, heavy rainfall and controlled facilities require agent, access and safe-transfer planning.
Find a surveyor in this region →Inland rivers & lakes
Identify the river kilometre, town, ramp or yard and whether the vessel can be presented ashore.
Find a surveyor in this region →Frequently asked questions
Before you appoint a marine surveyor
What details are needed for a Colombia marine survey?
Provide vessel particulars, exact marina, port, island, river or yard, survey purpose and deadline, local contact, report recipient and any haul-out, trial or specialist requirement.
Is a private survey a Dimar inspection?
No. Dirección General Marítima registers, inspects, classifies and certifies Colombian vessels and naval craft. A private buyer, insurer, lender or owner survey is separate.
Who may perform Colombian statutory inspections?
Dimar states that its inspection function uses inspectors, delegated organizations and licensed maritime experts. Dimar must confirm the correct appointment and certificate scope.
Can a surveyor attend San Andrés or the Pacific coast?
Potentially. Flights, launches, accommodation, security, weather contingency and repeat attendance should be priced for the exact location.
Is Spanish-language reporting required?
It depends on the recipient. Spanish is important for local authorities and facilities, while a foreign buyer or insurer may request English or bilingual reporting.
Are access, travel and yard costs included?
Only if listed. Agents, passes, flights, launches, lift, wash, relaunch, skipper and testing can be separate.
Can you help with commercial and specialist work?
Potentially. Fishing, damage, machinery, cargo, ultrasound and on-hire or off-hire assignments require suitable experience and any Dimar, flag, class or client acceptance.
International marine survey network
Need a survey in another country?
Choose the country where the vessel is located, or send the exact port, marina or yard so the assignment can be reviewed.
ColombiaCaribbean, islands, Pacific and inland watersView regions
UruguayMontevideo, Punta del Este, Colonia and inland watersVisit site
EcuadorGuayaquil, Manta, Salinas and GalápagosVisit site
PeruCallao, Paita, central and southern portsVisit site
BelizeBelize City, Placencia, San Pedro and the caysVisit site
ArgentinaRío de la Plata, Atlantic ports and PatagoniaVisit site
BrazilBrazilian coast and principal yachting centresVisit site
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Start with the right Colombia survey scope.
Tell us the vessel, exact Colombian location and reason for the survey. We can help clarify access, travel and report requirements before you request an introduction.
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