Pre-purchase survey
Independent condition inspection before you commit, with defects, priorities and practical next steps.
Request this surveyMarine surveys across the Philippines
Find the right marine surveyor for your boat in the Philippines
Request an independent marine surveyor in the Philippines for a yacht purchase, insurance, valuation, damage or specialist assignment. Matching starts with Manila Bay, Subic, Batangas, Cebu, Palawan or Davao, the exact marina or yard, island travel, haul-out capability and any MARINA inspection or certification requirement.
Island-group and yard-aware matchingManila Bay, Subic, Batangas, Cebu, Palawan, Davao and other islands
Scope-led matchingVessel, material and report purpose reviewed
Independent choiceYou appoint and instruct the surveyor
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
Philippine survey locations
Plan the survey around the Philippines’ separate island groups
The main boating centres are spread between Luzon, Palawan, the Visayas and Mindanao. Confirm the island, exact facility, travel and lift arrangements, and distinguish a private condition survey from work requiring MARINA or a recognised organisation.
Manila Bay & Subic
Large leisure and commercial facilities have different security and contractor rules. Give the exact berth or yard and confirm lift and sea-trial permissions.
Find a surveyor in this region →Batangas & southern Luzon
Island transfers and mainland yards may both be involved. Clarify where the yacht will be afloat, where it can be hauled and how the surveyor will travel.
Find a surveyor in this region →Palawan
Remote access and limited ashore facilities can shape the scope. Agree flights, tender transfer, weather and any vessel move to a suitable yard.
Find a surveyor in this region →Cebu & Central Visayas
State the actual island and facility rather than Cebu generally. Confirm ferry or flight travel, local transport, security and lift capability.
Find a surveyor in this region →Davao & Mindanao
Treat Mindanao as a separate travel assignment. Confirm access, local operating conditions, yard support and the required specialist equipment before attendance.
Find a surveyor in this region →Frequently asked questions
Before you appoint a marine surveyor
What information is needed for a Philippines marine survey quote?
Provide the island, exact marina, port, berth or yard, vessel particulars, construction, purpose and date. Include island transfers, haul-out, sea trial and any insurer, lender, MARINA or recognised-organisation requirement.
Can one surveyor cover Luzon, the Visayas and Palawan?
Potentially, but these are separate travel assignments. Flights or ferries, accommodation, local transport, yard access and the surveyor’s availability must be agreed for each location.
Can any private surveyor issue Philippine statutory certificates?
No. MARINA publishes formal inspection and certification rules and lists accredited or recognised organisations for defined work. Confirm the vessel, certificate and authorised route before appointing a surveyor.
Can a complete survey be carried out at an anchorage?
An afloat inspection may be possible, but reliable access, shore power and an ashore view of the underwater body may be required. Tender transport and haul-out should be arranged in advance.
Are domestic travel, haul-out and sea trial included?
Only when expressly included. Flights, ferries, accommodation, taxis, yard fees, lift, wash, relaunch, skipper, fuel and specialist testing can be separate.
Who appoints the marine surveyor?
The client appoints and instructs the independent surveyor directly after agreeing scope, fee, timing and terms. Philippines Marine Survey provides information and introductions only.
Can you help with other specialist marine survey assignments?
Potential assignments include new-build & refit supervision, timber, composite & metal inspections, machinery diagnostics & oil analysis, rig & mast inspections, moisture, osmosis & corrosion, typhoon, damage & salvage investigation, island delivery & sea trials, marina inspection & certification work. Availability depends on the location, vessel and required specialist capability or formal appointment.
International marine survey network
Need a survey in another country?
Select the country where the vessel is located, or send the exact port, marina or yard so the assignment can be reviewed.
AustraliaNew South Wales · Queensland · VictoriaRequest survey
New ZealandAuckland and Hauraki Gulf · Northland · Bay of PlentyRequest survey
SingaporeSingapore marinas · Shipyards and commercial waterfrontRequest survey
ThailandPhuket and Phang Nga · Krabi · Gulf of ThailandRequest survey
MalaysiaLangkawi · Penang · Kuala Lumpur and Port KlangRequest survey
IndonesiaBali and Lombok · Jakarta · Riau IslandsRequest survey
PhilippinesManila Bay · Subic Bay · CebuView regions
United Arab EmiratesDubai · Abu Dhabi · SharjahRequest surveyPrefer to speak with us?
Start with the right survey scope.
Tell us the vessel, Philippine location and reason for the survey. We can help clarify access and report requirements before you request an introduction.
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