Pre-purchase survey
Independent condition inspection before you commit, with defects, priorities and practical next steps.
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Marine surveys across Samoa
Find the right marine surveyor for your boat in Samoa
Request an independent marine surveyor for a yacht, alia, fishing vessel, passenger craft or commercial assignment in Samoa. Matching starts with the exact island, harbour, anchorage or yard, vessel and survey purpose, English or Samoan coordination, travel and haul-out plan and whether the work is private or must satisfy Samoa’s Maritime Division, insurer, lender, flag or class.
Samoa-wide planningApia is the principal maritime centre; Savaiʻi and other locations require ferry, road, launch and facility planning.
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
Samoa marine survey locations
Plan the survey around Samoa’s coasts and waterways
Samoa’s survey logistics differ between Apia’s controlled harbour, exposed anchorages and Savaiʻi. State the village, wharf, marina, mooring, ramp or yard and safe access method.
Apia & north Upolu
Confirm port permission, boarding point, lift or slipway availability and a suitable trial window.
Find a surveyor in this region →South & east Upolu
Open-coast weather, reef passages, road transfer and local ramp or crane access must be checked.
Find a surveyor in this region →North Savaiʻi
Ferry and road travel, local contact, accommodation and any vessel relocation should be included.
Find a surveyor in this region →South & west Savaiʻi
State the exact landing or anchorage and whether safe ashore access or lifting is available.
Find a surveyor in this region →Manono, Apolima & project sites
Launch transfer, client access, weather, safety requirements and communications need written confirmation.
Find a surveyor in this region →Frequently asked questions
Before you appoint a marine surveyor
What information is needed for a Samoa marine survey?
Provide vessel particulars, exact island, harbour, village, anchorage or yard, survey purpose and deadline, local contact, report recipient and any haul-out, trial or specialist requirement.
Is a private survey an official Maritime Division inspection?
No. Samoa’s Maritime Division is the designated Maritime Administration and holds the national register of ships and vessels. A private survey is separate.
What does Samoa’s Maritime Division regulate?
Its official functions cover ship and vessel registration, safety, ports, seafarers and marine-environment matters under Samoa’s shipping framework. Confirm the applicable official process for the vessel.
Can a surveyor attend Savaiʻi?
Potentially. Ferry, road travel, accommodation, local support, weather and repeat attendance should be quoted for the exact site.
Is haul-out available everywhere?
No. Suitable lifting or slipway access can be limited away from Apia. Confirm dimensions, displacement and facility condition before appointment.
Are ferry, road and yard costs included?
Only if stated. Ferry, vehicle, accommodation, launch, crane or slipway, wash, relaunch and testing can be separate.
Can you help with traditional and commercial craft?
Potentially. Traditional vessels, fishing craft, passenger boats and commercial assignments require suitable construction knowledge and any Maritime Division, flag, insurer 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.
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FijiViti Levu, Vanua Levu and outer islandsVisit site
New ZealandNorth Island, South Island and principal portsVisit site
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Start with the right Samoa survey scope.
Tell us the vessel, exact Samoan location and reason for the survey. We can help clarify access, travel and report requirements before you request an introduction.
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