Marine Surveyors in Miami

Every vessel owner in South Florida needs to have accredited marine surveyors in Miami at the ready to perform all necessary inspections. As most boat owners know, it is mandatory to have a marine insurance evaluation survey performed in order to get the required insurance on the vessel. This marine insurance evaluation survey must be done by qualified marine surveyors in Miami in order to be accepted by an insurance company. Of course, insurance is required to lawfully operate the vessel. Besides, it would be foolish to operate an uninsured boat due to the potential financial loss and devastation. Marine surveyors in Miami carefully inspect all of the boat’s systems during a marine insurance evaluation survey. Simex International – Marine Surveyors in Miami offers complete vessel inspections for vessels of all sizes.

Engine Fluid Sampling

Checks for water and fuel dilution on all engine samples. Elemental analysis indicates, in parts per million (ppm), the amount of wear on engine components and also gives indication of the additives package element levels (Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Zinc).

Marine Customs Surveys in Fort Lauderdale

Every time that a foreign vessel is imported to the United States, marine customs surveys must be performed. Just as a person must pay taxes when he buys a car or truck, he must also pay taxes when he purchases a vessel. This is the case whether it is purchased from a foreign or domestic seller. When a vessel is purchased from a seller outside of the United States, a foreign yacht evaluation inspector must do a complete marine survey in Fort Lauderdale. This is to ensure that the boat buyer pays the proper amount of taxes, according to the value of the vessel. We all know how much the US government loves their tax dollars! The professional foreign vessel evaluation inspectors at Simex International - Marine Surveyors in Fort Lauderdale will provide you with an accurate marine customs survey for your new boat.

Other Marine Services

Compression testing:

  • On both gasoline & diesel engines. Late model fuel injected engines must be fitted with a remote starter to bypass the fuel injection function. Engines must be drained of fuel. Spark plugs and injectors must be removed to give proper access.
  • Includes pictures as required and a written report.

Battery testing:

  • 6 & 12 volt only. This provides you with an indication of their condition. This requires that all batteries to be tested be disconnected from the ship and each other.
  • Includes pictures as required and a written report.

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