Services

Berg Marine Surveys prides itself on integrity and thoroughness in all types of vessel survey and inspection work. We perform surveys in Western Washington between Olympia and Blaine along the I-5 corridor.

Pre-Purchase Survey

This is the most comprehensive type of inspection, and is strongly advised when purchasing a new or used vessel. Condition and overall operation of the vessel should be examined. This covers structural integrity, electrical systems, the propulsion system, the fuel system, other machinery, navigation equipment, miscellaneous on-board systems, cosmetic appearance, electronics, and overall maintenance as well as an out-of-water inspection and a sea trial.

Insurance Survey

This inspection is performed so that the insurance company can determine whether or not the vessel is an acceptable risk. They are interested in structural integrity and safety for its intended use. Most insurance companies require a survey on older boats. They will also want to know the vessel's fair market value.

Appraisal Inspection

This inspection is performed to gather enough information to justify or determine the fair market value of the vessel. This is normally needed for financing, estate settlements, donations and legal cases.

Damage Inspection

This is performed to assess the extent of damage, recommend repairs, estimate repair cost, and if requested, possible cause.

Services descriptions as defined by SAMS®.

About Steve Berg

A Northwest native, Steve majored in automotive engineering while in college and later served in the U.S. Navy in Vietnam. Steve was first employed selling and commissioning boats for new owners and became adept at rigging sailboats and setting up mechanical systems. Steve later established a successful career as a contractor building fine homes and completing remodels in the Port Townsend area for 20 years. Steve is also a sailboat owner and has done lots of bluewater cruising and repairing of his vessel in exotic places.

Having been involved with boating for thirty-five years and with training in rigging, engine mechanics, electronics, marine electrical systems and boat construction, Steve is uniquely qualified to practice the science of marine surveying.  Steve did his marine surveying apprenticeship with Dick Obritz of Northern Marine Surveys and is now in business for himself.  He is a SAMS member, a U.S.C.G. Licensed Master, and an ABYC member.  Through ABYC he is Standards Accredited and Systems Certified. He is also listed in the ABYC National Accreditation Registry.

    

Steve welcomes customer involvement when a vessel is being surveyed.  He knows that personal involvement in the survey will enable his client to know his vessel from the inside out as well as the outside in.  He will survey both sail and power vessels of wood, fiberglass laminate, or metal construction.

Please call 360-301-6879 for more information and rates.