Pre-purchase survey
Independent condition inspection before you commit, with defects, priorities and practical next steps.
Request this surveyMarine surveys across Spain and the islands
Find the right surveyor for your yacht in Spain
Tell us what you need, where the vessel is and when access is available. We review the assignment and help identify a suitable independent marine surveyor.
Spain-wideMainland, Balearics and Canaries
Scope-led matchingVessel, material and 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
Spanish survey locations
Local access across Spain’s principal yacht corridors
Availability is matched to the vessel’s actual marina or yard, including travel, lift access, sea-trial logistics and report language.
Balearic Islands
Spain’s largest concentration of yacht services, refit yards and specialist survey capability.
Find a surveyor in this region →Costa del Sol & Andalucía
Strong motor-yacht, brokerage and Gibraltar-adjacent survey demand.
Find a surveyor in this region →Costa Blanca & Valencia
Busy transaction corridor with extensive haul-out and repair infrastructure.
Find a surveyor in this region →Catalonia
Superyacht, refit and brokerage activity from Barcelona to the Costa Brava.
Find a surveyor in this region →Galicia & the north
Atlantic ports with commercial-marine expertise and long-range cruising yachts.
Find a surveyor in this region →Canary Islands
Ocean-passage hub with repair yards, international crews and Atlantic departures.
Find a surveyor in this region →Frequently asked questions
Before you appoint a marine surveyor
What does a pre-purchase yacht survey normally cover?
Scope varies with the vessel and agreement, but commonly includes hull and structure, deck, systems, machinery observations, safety equipment and visible defects. Sea trial, haul-out, engine diagnostics, rig inspection and laboratory tests may be separate services.
How much does a marine survey cost in Spain?
Surveyors usually price around vessel length, material, age, survey scope, location, haul-out logistics and travel. We request those details first so the surveyor can quote the actual assignment rather than advertise a misleading flat fee.
Can you find an English-speaking surveyor?
Yes. Language is included in the matching request. Spain has surveyors serving international buyers, but availability and report language should be confirmed before appointment.
Is a membership certificate the same as flag approval?
No. Professional membership, technical competence and a registry appointment are different things. For statutory, tonnage or registration work, the accepting flag or organisation and the surveyor’s exact authority must be verified for the vessel and task.
Who pays for haul-out and sea trial?
The buyer and seller should agree access and costs in advance. Lift, pressure wash, marina access, sea-trial fuel, skipper attendance and specialist contractors are normally separate from the surveyor’s professional fee.
Are surveyors independent?
The platform is designed to introduce independent professionals. Before appointment, the surveyor should disclose any material broker, yard, seller, insurer or referral relationship and confirm the agreed client and duty of care.
Can you help with other specialist marine survey assignments?
Potential assignments include new-build & refit supervision, repair inspections, sea trials & delivery acceptance, rig & mast inspections, engine diagnostics & oil analysis, ultrasound, moisture & osmosis, accident investigation & expert witness, on-hire, off-hire & handover surveys. Availability depends on the location, vessel and required specialist capability or formal appointment.
Mediterranean survey network
Need a survey in another port or country?
Select the country where the vessel is located, or send the exact port, marina or yard so the assignment can be reviewed.
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Start with the right survey scope.
Tell us the vessel, location and reason for the survey. We can help clarify the scope before you request an introduction.
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