Technical Inspections & Marine Surveying
Drone & Exterior Inspection
WavePirates combines exterior vessel inspection with drone inspection where appropriate and lawful. Aerial photographs provide context for yacht exterior condition, showing topsides, decks, superstructure and mast or rig areas where visible. Close deck inspection records the condition of accessible fittings and surfaces, while berth or anchorage views help locate each observation on the vessel.
Details
This visual condition assessment records visible damage, deterioration and maintenance concerns. Photographic documentation supports remote owner or buyer reporting, with selected images annotated to explain the location and significance of observations. Before-and-after photographs can record changes following repairs or maintenance, while written findings identify areas needing closer attention or specialist follow-up. This is visual inspection and documentation, not structural certification.
Pre-Purchase & Condition Inspection
A pre-purchase yacht inspection gives the buyer an independent view of visible condition before a purchase decision. For existing owners, a vessel condition inspection can help establish maintenance priorities before continued use or planned work. Attendance covers visible hull and deck condition, accessible machinery and service spaces, and the condition of visible systems. Observations include corrosion, leaks, maintenance condition and installation concerns.
Details
Photographic evidence and written findings distinguish observed issues from questions requiring specialist follow-up. The report gives the client practical points to raise with the seller or maintenance contractor, helping prioritise further checks and understand what remains unresolved. Sea-trial support can be added where appropriate.
The inspection reflects visible and accessible condition at the time; closed systems, destructive examination and specialist tests require a separate scope.
Technical Inspection, Machinery & Sea-Trial Support
An engine-room inspection reviews propulsion installation and the condition of accessible machinery and service spaces. Hoses, belts, fittings and visible electrical or mechanical installations are checked for obvious leaks, corrosion, neglected maintenance and installation concerns. Machinery inspection notes separate visible defects from questions that need running checks or assessment by the relevant maintenance specialist.
Details
Sea-trial support records steering and propulsion response, vibration, unusual noise, visible leaks and alarms. Bridge and instrument observations are considered alongside practical behaviour underway, so the client can relate an issue to the conditions in which it appeared. The scope and operating checks are agreed before departure.
Technical reporting brings together client-side observations, relevant photographs and written findings from attendance and the sea trial. Notes identify what was observed, the operating context and points needing follow-up, giving the owner or buyer a practical basis for the next technical discussion.