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Alpha Marine Survey
Singapore based Yacht Surveys
Alpha Marine Survey is led by Captain Bruce W. Bambrick — a USCG licensed Master for 30 years, IIMS Certified Marine Surveyor, licensed Professional Engineer, and ABYC member. What sets Captain Bambrick apart is his exceptional technical background: as the owner of a marine electrical business for over 20 years and a captain with hands-on experience operating commercial vessels from California to Alaska, he brings a depth of real-world expertise that goes far beyond the typical survey checklist. Based in Singapore, we specialise in pre-purchase and insurance surveys for yachts and pleasure craft across Southeast Asia — giving you a level of technical insight that could save you from a costly mistake.
Tell us about your vessel.
We need some basic information about the vessel you would like surveyed so we can better understand the type of report that will best serve you.
Speak directly with our Surveyor.
After your inquiry is submitted, Capt. Bruce will call to review the process, give you a price quote, and confirm a date for the Survey.
Book your Survey.
Once your inspection is booked, we will meet you dockside to begin the process.
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Marine Survey Options
A pre-purchase yacht survey, often simply referred to as a "marine survey" or "yacht survey," is a comprehensive inspection and evaluation of a yacht's condition and systems conducted by one of our qualified marine surveyors. This type of survey is typically requested by prospective buyers (or their agents) before purchasing a pre-owned yacht. Its purpose is to provide the buyer with a thorough assessment of the yacht's overall condition, including any potential issues, defects, or safety concerns.
A marine pre-purchase survey is a comprehensive, professional inspection of a vessel conducted on behalf of a prospective buyer prior to finalizing a sale. Performed by a qualified, independent marine surveyor, the survey provides an objective assessment of the yacht's overall condition, structural integrity, and fair market value. The inspection covers the hull, deck, superstructure, rigging, machinery, electrical systems, bilges, safety equipment, and all onboard systems — typically including an out-of-water hull examination and a sea trial where possible. The resulting report gives the buyer a clear picture of the vessel's current state, highlights any deficiencies or deferred maintenance, identifies potential safety concerns, and serves as a critical tool for negotiating the purchase price. Most marine lenders and insurance underwriters also require a current pre-purchase survey before extending coverage or financing. Whether you're considering a coastal cruiser or an offshore passage-maker, a pre-purchase survey is an essential investment that can save you from costly surprises and give you confidence in one of the most significant purchases you'll ever make.
A new yacht commissioning survey, often referred to as a "new build survey" or "yacht commissioning inspection," is a thorough evaluation and inspection of a newly constructed yacht before it is delivered to the owner. This survey ensures that the yacht has been built to the specified design, quality standards, and safety regulations.
A yacht unloading survey, also known as a "discharge survey," is an inspection and assessment conducted when a yacht is being unloaded from a transport vessel (such as a cargo ship or yacht transport ship) to its final destination, often a marina or yacht club. This type of survey is essential to ensure that the yacht arrives at its destination in the same condition as it was loaded onto the transport vessel.
A marine acceptance survey, often referred to as an "acceptance survey" or "acceptance inspection," is a specialized type of marine survey conducted by a marine surveyor or inspection agency on behalf of a shipowner, buyer, or charterer. This survey is typically performed when a vessel is delivered, purchased, or chartered, and its purpose is to ensure that the vessel meets certain contractual or regulatory requirements before it is accepted or taken into service
A marine damage survey, often referred to as a "damage survey," is an assessment conducted by a qualified marine surveyor to investigate and document damage or loss sustained by a vessel, its cargo, or related maritime property. The survey is typically commissioned by insurance companies, shipowners, cargo owners, or other parties involved in maritime incidents to determine the extent of the damage, assess the cause, and establish the basis for insurance claims or legal proceedings.
Other Services
We are often called in to supervise and review major refitting jobs at yards throughout SE Asia. Most times this involves initial project specification, and periodic yard visits to ensure everything is going to plan, followed by a final inspection of the work when complete.
A marine surveyor can play a crucial role in litigation support related to maritime and marine-related legal disputes. The marine surveyor's expertise and technical knowledge make them valuable assets in providing objective assessments and evidence in court cases.
This critical aspect of vessel construction and fitting out often requires an experienced engineer to help with the design. Our Chief Surveyor has designed hundreds of vessel electrical systems, from power generation to battery storage. We can plan integrated NMEA 2000 networks that meet current and future vessel needs.
A sailboat rigging inspection is a thorough evaluation of all standing and running rigging components to assess their condition, safety, and overall reliability. Conducted by an experienced marine surveyor, the inspection examines the standing rigging — including shrouds, stays, turnbuckles, toggles, chainplates, and masthead fittings — for signs of corrosion, fatigue cracking, broken strands, or deformation that could compromise the rig's integrity. Running rigging such as halyards, sheets, control lines, blocks, clutches, and furling systems are inspected for wear, chafe, and proper function. Where possible, the mast and boom are examined aloft and at deck level for any signs of damage, cracking, or improper installation. Chainplates — often hidden beneath interior liners or deck hardware — receive particular attention, as they are a common and critical point of failure. The inspection also considers the age and service history of the rigging, as wire and rod rigging have recommended replacement intervals regardless of apparent condition. The resulting report gives owners and buyers a clear understanding of what is serviceable, what needs immediate attention, and what should be budgeted for in the near term — providing the peace of mind that comes from knowing your rig is fit for sea before you leave the dock.
This service is mostly utilized by metal boat owners but coating systems can be very expensive on high end yachts, and it pays to have an expert to ensure today’s advanced coatings are done right.
This service is utilized by metal boat owners to have a thorough inspection of the metal hull for areas reduced by corrosion. We also measure to ensure build specification compliance, and repair yard compliance.
Often corrosion in metal hulls begin from the inside, in inaccessible areas, behind tanks or machinery. Ultrasonic hull inspection allows our surveyor to better find these pockets of hidden corrosion from the outside of the hull. It takes a very experienced surveyor to know where to measure and interpret the results to locate defects, we have done hundreds of boats and small ships, from steel sailboats to military vessels in the United States.
We use an Elcometer state of the art Material Thickness Gauge with Pulse-Echo and Echo-Echo modes, allowing us to accurately measure metal thickness with no coating removal.