From damage assessment to repair advice
After a collision, grounding, leak or other damage incident, a careful investigation is needed. I document visible damage and investigate its nature, possible cause and extent. The questions to be answered and the available documentation determine the approach.
How can I help?
- Inspecting and photographing the damage.
- Assessing structure, systems and relevant maintenance or repair records.
- Preparing a technically substantiated report.
- Assessing proposed repairs and, where agreed, repair costs.
- Supervising or checking repairs and handover.
Record the initial condition
Keep photographs, correspondence, quotations and earlier reports. Where possible, arrange an inspection before repairs alter the evidence. Urgent measures to prevent further damage naturally take priority.
A clear assignment
We agree beforehand who the investigation is for, which questions need answering and which components are accessible. The report describes findings and technical conclusions within that agreed scope.
Already have a report and would like a second opinion? See the page on second opinions and advice.