OUR CAPABILITIES
Services
Our Services
Professional YACHT Survey Services
International Nautical Services (INS) operates as an independent specialist in yacht and marine surveys, supporting a broad international clientele within the superyacht and commercial maritime environment. The firm is engaged throughout critical moments in a vessel’s lifecycle, including acquisition, insurance placement, refit decision‑making and operational oversight.
INS brings together technical rigour, practical on‑site experience and sector‑specific insight to deliver reporting that is clear, reliable and fit for decision‑making. This integrated approach enables owners, insurers and managers to assess risk effectively and proceed with confidence, regardless of vessel type or location.
We go the extra nautical mile
PRE-PURCHASE SURVEYS
Condition Assessments
PRE-PURCHASE SURVEYS
INS provides independent yacht valuations, either as a standalone service or alongside pre-purchase inspections. We offer objective, defensible assessments for owners, buyers, insurers, financial institutions, customs authorities, and legal professionals worldwide. Our valuations are essential for insurance, finance, taxation, probate, divorce settlements, and dispute resolution.
Valuation Surveys
Asset Valuations
Valuation Surveys
INS provides independent yacht valuations, either as a standalone service or alongside pre-purchase inspections. We offer objective, defensible assessments for owners, buyers, insurers, financial institutions, customs authorities, and legal professionals worldwide. Our valuations are essential for insurance, finance, taxation, probate, divorce settlements, and dispute resolution.
Transport & Logistics
Transit Oversight
Transport & Logistics
INS provides independent oversight and technical support for yacht transport and logistical operations, ensuring that movements by sea, road, or non‑floating transfer are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable requirements. Our involvement covers the planning and supervision of lifting operations, lashing and securing, haul‑outs, crane lifts, and floating deliveries, drawing on long‑standing experience in marine operations and cargo handling.
In addition, INS offers practical, hands‑on familiarisation programmes for owners and crews assuming responsibility for a yacht. Beyond risk assessment and safety considerations, we focus on operational control and confident vessel handling, ensuring yachts can be managed reliably and safely under all operating conditions.
Insurance & Safety Surveys
Risk & Compliance
Insurance & Safety Surveys
INS conducts independent insurance and safety surveys, offering owners, underwriters, and insurers a clear, factual understanding of a vessel’s condition, regulatory compliance, and insurable value.
Our assessments support efficient policy placement, renewals, and underwriting processes by providing objective, evidence‑based findings that reduce uncertainty and assist informed risk evaluation.
Damage Surveys
Loss Assessment
Damage Surveys
INS undertakes independent damage investigations following incidents, accidents, or insurance‑related events, providing clients with a clear technical understanding of what has occurred. Our surveys examine the origin, extent, and financial impact of damage, forming a solid basis for repair strategies, liability considerations, and claim handling.
By delivering objective, well‑documented findings, INS supports balanced settlements and efficient resolution of claims, while safeguarding the interests of all parties involved.
New Builds & Modifications
Build & Refit Oversight
New Builds & Modifications
INS provides independent superintendence for new builds, refits and modifications, ensuring compliance with specifications, class requirements and quality standards from construction through delivery.
Mediation & Arbitration
Dispute Resolution
Mediation & Arbitration
INS offers independent technical support for maritime dispute resolution, assisting parties in negotiation, mediation, or formal arbitration through objective expert input.
WATCH HOW WE WORK
VIDEOS
We are proud to present to you our new Cape Town, South Africa office, as well as our broad scope op services you can choose from.
INS performs engine testing and river trial runs as part of a pre‑purchase survey, combined with in‑ and out‑of‑water inspections including thickness measurements, giving buyers a clear basis for their purchase decision.