Our Services
We offer a range of services covering various needs in acquiring, owning and operating both private and commercial vessels. Some of our services include:
Vessel Management
As a vessel owner it can be time consuming to arrange and manage everything required on a regular ongoing basis to keep your vessel in a safe, reliable, functional and presentable condition.
Furthermore, where significant upgrades, repairs or alterations are being undertaken there is a lot to consider. From selecting service providers, arranging work in a logical fashion, overseeing quality and completion of works to name a few.
Our expertise, contacts, and experience in the industry can assist you minimise the time, cost, risk and inconvenience that many people encounter whilst navigating this area.
With more than two decades in the industry, extensive contacts and experience managing construction, repairs, upgrades and routine maintenance, AMS can assist you in this process in the knowledge that your vessel is being cared for and minimising time out of your schedule.
Project Management
When significant upgrades, repairs or alterations are required there are a lot of things to consider and organise.
From selecting service providers to arranging work in a logical fashion, overseeing quality and completion of works to name a few.
This is where the AMS expertise, contacts, and experience in the industry can assist you minimise the time, cost, risk and inconvenience that many people encounter whilst navigating this area.
AMS can assist you with:
Routine Maintenance / Yearly Maintenance
- Review vessel condition and records, identify areas needing attention.
- Connect you with service providers and contractors as required.
- Arrange vessel collection and delivery to yard.
- Manage communication and co-ordination of timing of works.
- Ensure works complete and to an acceptable standard
- Arrange return to water, and detailing.
- Arrange vessel delivery to it’s mooring and handover to you.
Major repairs or upgrades
- Inspect vessel prior to repair or upgrade and document condition.
- Discuss required outcomes with you and provide input and advice.
- Review proposed repair methods with contractors and service providers.
- Arrange vessel collection and delivery to yard.
- Inspect works in process as to acceptable quality, method and materials.
- Inspect works completed as to acceptable standard.
- Arrange return to water, and detailing.
- Arrange vessel delivery to it’s mooring and handover to you.
- Document process for your records and vessel files.
Pre-Purchase Inspections
A Pre-Purchase Boat inspection is to enable you to reach an informed and independent decision about the condition of a vessel prior to committing to purchase. Our Pre-Purchase inspection will provide you with a comprehensive assessment of the vessel including;
Detailed Inspection of the condition and integrity of the hull, deck and superstructure
Inspection of the condition and operation of deck hardware
Out of water assessment including condition of shafts, rudders and propellers
Inspection of Tank installations and plumbing systems
Operation of machinery and systems on board
Appraisal of the condition of clears and covers
Detailed inspection of the condition of the interior and furnishings
Attend sea trial and report on performance
Our processes use modern technology such as thermal imaging, moisture meters and draws on three decades of experience. During and at the conclusion of the process we will provide guidance, which will document clearly any recommendations and items you should be aware of. I will then guide you through the interpretation of this report.
Insurance Condition Reports
Insurance condition reports, are normally required by insurance companies prior to providing or renewing cover in some cases. They are primarily concerned with the safety and structural integrity of the vessel. Areas of focus include;
Condition and integrity of the hull, deck and superstructure
Assessment of structural elements of the vessel including bulkheads, frames, stringers and secondary bonding
Below waterline assessment of condition of hull and underwater gear
Mast and Rigging
Inspection of Fuel systems
Mechanical installations
Navigation equipment
Steering systems
Electrical installations
Through hull fittings
Our reports are accepted by leading insurance companies and will provide you with awareness of the condition of your vessel as it relates to its structural integrity and safety.
Valuations
Valuations, as often required to be used in property settlement proceedings, and importation of vessels.
We provide a professional, impartial and timely service as regards to vessel valuations and supporting report and are familiar with the protocol and process involved.
Commercial Vessel Survey
Aquamarine Services Director Scott Cumming is accredited by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority as a marine surveyor to survey domestic commercial vessels for the following categories;
- “g” Initial survey – construction or alteration – hull, deck and superstructure
- “h” Initial survey – construction or alteration – machinery
- “j” Initial survey – construction or alteration – equipment
- “k” Initial survey – construction or alteration – commissioning
- “l” periodic survey
Scott’s 25 + years experience in vessel manufacturing, design, repairs, and maintenance can assist you in your commercial vessel build, alteration, or periodic survey.
Capacity Plates
Outboard vessels are typically fitted with a capacity rating for maximum power.
Often customers wishing to upgrade will be limited by this and the majority of outboard resellers and installers will only fit an outboard that is within the capacity plate limit.
We are suitably qualified to assess whether your vessel can be given a higher capacity rating and a new label made and issued.
Let Us Assist You
Please contact us to discuss how we can assist you with your boating lifestyle needs
including advice, guidance, training or quality checks.
