Pre-purchase survey
Independent condition inspection before you commit, with defects, priorities and practical next steps.
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Marine surveys across South Korea
Find the right marine surveyor for your boat in South Korea
Request an independent marine surveyor for a yacht, boat or commercial vessel in South Korea. Matching starts with the exact marina, harbour, shipyard or construction site, vessel and assignment, Korean-language coordination, access and haul-out plan and whether the work is private or must satisfy KOMSA, an insurer, lender, flag or class.
South Korea-wide planningMarina or shipyard access, local language, travel and KOMSA acceptance are scoped separately.
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.
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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
South Korea marine survey locations
Plan the survey around South Korea’s coasts and waterways
South Korea has dense commercial shipbuilding, smaller-craft facilities and island locations. Survey planning should identify the actual yard or berth, security and induction contact, vessel status and whether the assignment spans construction, afloat inspection and trials.
Busan & Ulsan
Distinguish recreational marina work from commercial shipyard attendance. Confirm visitor approval, safety induction, drawings access, photography rules and the inspection milestone.
Find a surveyor in this region →Incheon & northwest
Tidal range and lock or harbour schedules can affect afloat work. State the facility, local contact, haul-out slot and whether sea trials are permitted.
Find a surveyor in this region →Geoje, Yeosu & south coast
The south coast includes islands and major yards. Give the exact city and facility, nearest transport hub and whether separate attendances are required.
Find a surveyor in this region →Jeju
Island travel and weather need separate planning. Confirm airport transfer, safe boarding, lift availability and contingency for sea trials.
Find a surveyor in this region →Pohang & east coast
State whether the vessel is in a fishing harbour, marina, industrial port or yard. Controlled sites require the responsible operator to arrange access.
Find a surveyor in this region →Frequently asked questions
Before you appoint a marine surveyor
What details are needed for a South Korea survey quote?
Provide vessel particulars, exact marina, harbour, shipyard or construction site, purpose and deadline, Korean-speaking contact, report recipient and any haul-out, trial or specialist requirement.
Is a private yacht survey the same as a KOMSA inspection?
No. Korea Maritime Transportation Safety Authority conducts ship inspection under South Korean safety law. A private pre-purchase, insurance or valuation survey does not replace a statutory inspection.
Can any surveyor complete statutory or registration work?
No assumption should be made. KOMSA, the flag administration or another accepting body must confirm who may inspect, which standards apply and what certificate or report is required.
Can a surveyor attend a commercial shipyard?
Potentially, with yard approval. The client should arrange visitor clearance, safety induction, protective equipment, drawings access, photography permission and an escort where required.
Is Korean-language support important?
It can be essential for yard and marina coordination, records and safety briefings. Tell us whether a bilingual owner, broker, builder or agent will be available.
Are domestic travel and yard charges included?
Only if listed in the quotation. Rail, flights, ferries, accommodation, entry, lift, wash, relaunch, sea-trial costs and specialist testing can be separate.
Can you help with new-build and specialist assignments?
Potentially. New-build supervision, repair monitoring, machinery, ultrasound, damage, delivery acceptance and commercial condition work require the appropriate specialist and any client or class approval.
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.
South KoreaBusan, Incheon, south-coast yards and JejuView regions
BangladeshChattogram, Mongla and the inland-waterway networkVisit site
JapanTokyo Bay, Seto Inland Sea, Kyushu, Hokkaido and OkinawaVisit site
ChinaGreater Bay Area, Shanghai, Hainan, Fujian and northern portsVisit site
Hong KongClubs, moorings, marinas and yards across Hong Kong watersVisit site
TaiwanKaohsiung, Taipei, east coast and island locationsVisit site
SingaporeMarinas, anchorages and repair yards across SingaporeVisit site
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Start with the right South Korea survey scope.
Tell us the vessel, exact South Korean location and reason for the survey. We can help clarify access, travel and report requirements before you request an introduction.
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