Pre-purchase survey
Independent condition inspection before you commit, with defects, priorities and practical next steps.
Request this surveyMarine surveys across Greece and the islands
Find the right marine surveyor for your boat in Greece
Request an independent yacht or boat survey in Athens, the Ionian, the Aegean or Crete. Island group, ferry or flight access, local haul-out capability and the vessel’s launch status all affect how the assignment is planned.
Island-aware planningAttica, Ionian, Cyclades, Dodecanese, Aegean and Crete
Scope-led matchingVessel, material and report 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
Greek survey locations
Match the surveyor to the Greek island group and access plan
A marina name is not enough for many Greek assignments. Confirm the island, berth or yard, ferry or flight route, lift capacity, pressure-wash permission and whether a sea trial can start from the vessel’s current location.
Athens, Piraeus & Attica
The largest concentration of brokerage, technical services and travel connections. Lavrio and Attica yards can be practical bases for haul-out and specialist attendance.
Find a surveyor in this region →Ionian Islands
Preveza and Lefkas are important haul-out centres, while island assignments may require ferry or road travel. Confirm whether the vessel is afloat, ashore or in winter storage.
Find a surveyor in this region →Cyclades
Inter-island schedules and weather can control access. Syros may provide broader yard capability, but the exact vessel location and inspection window remain essential.
Find a surveyor in this region →Dodecanese
The islands form a separate travel market from Athens. Establish haul-out availability and whether machinery or rig specialists need to travel.
Find a surveyor in this region →Northern Aegean & Sporades
Mainland gateways and island locations have different access routes. Seasonal launch status and yard opening arrangements should be checked before fixing the survey date.
Find a surveyor in this region →Crete
Crete should be treated as its own travel area. Confirm lift limits, repair-yard access and report timing before appointing a mainland-based specialist.
Find a surveyor in this region →Frequently asked questions
Before you appoint a marine surveyor
What location details are needed for a survey in Greece?
Give the island, town, marina or yard, berth or hard-standing status and nearest practical airport or ferry connection. Include the launch date, lift arrangements and any restricted access.
Can a surveyor travel between Greek islands?
Travel may be possible, but availability, ferry or flight schedules, weather, accommodation and travel cost must be agreed. A surveyor based in the correct island group may be more practical.
What should be arranged for a pre-purchase survey?
Agree access with the seller or broker, make documents and keys available, and arrange haul-out, pressure washing and a sea trial if these form part of the scope. Machinery diagnostics or rig inspection may require separate specialists.
Can I request an English-language report?
Yes, report language is part of the request. Confirm the language, deadline, intended recipient and reliance rights directly with the surveyor before appointment.
Is a Greek professional title the same as flag approval?
No. Naval architecture, engineering or professional membership may demonstrate relevant background, but a registry or recognised organisation may require a specific appointment for tonnage, statutory or registration work.
Who appoints and pays the marine surveyor?
The client appoints the surveyor directly after agreeing scope, fee, timing and terms. Greece Marine Survey is an information and referral service and does not perform the inspection.
Can you help with other specialist marine survey assignments?
Potential assignments include island delivery & sea trials, refit & repair supervision, rig & mast inspections, engine diagnostics, moisture, osmosis & corrosion, accident investigation, stability-related work, charter handover surveys. Availability depends on the location, vessel and required specialist capability or formal appointment.
International marine survey network
Need a survey in another 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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FranceRiviera, Corsica & Atlantic portsRequest survey
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Start with the right survey scope.
Tell us the vessel, exact Greek location and reason for the survey. We can help clarify access and report requirements before you request an introduction.
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