marine surveyor malaysia

[captainbri]

I am looking at a sailboat in Malaysia out of a one in a million chance does anyone have a recommendation for a surveyor or know someone that might be able to recommend one.

I am leery of brokers and someone they know.

No offence to any broker here but I want to cover my butt as much as possible.
Im waiting for the flaming so go ahead.

[Catnut]

Hi CaptainBri, we used Jimmy Watt, based in Phuket. He didn,t miss much in a survey of a Tayana 48. From the Siam Surveyors web site:

Marine surveyor Thailand - SIam Surveyor in Phuket

STATEMENT OF COMPETENCY
CAPTAIN JIMMY WATT MARINE QUALIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS:

US National Marine Manufacturers Association Certification Inspector
Certification - Inspectors
MCA Certifying Authority
International Institute of Marine Surveying
Registered Marine Surveyor (RSM) #986W.
Marine Surveyors Register
MCA/IIMS Tonnage Measurer
CE Compliance Consultant
Maritime Cook Islands Surveyor #85
Flag Surveyors for the UK (MCA), St. Vincent and the Grenadines and the Marshall Islands
Member, International Institute of Marine Surveying # 986w.
Member, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers # 9845
U.S. Merchant Marine Officer, Licensed Captain # 945572
Diploma, Yacht Design Institute of Maine
Member, American Boat and Yacht Council # 20787
Member, Thai Marine Business Association
Rulefinder.net


Phang NgaOTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Private Pilot, License # 2723906.
Advanced Amateur Radio Operator # KO4YI.
Member American Radio Relay League. # 4337-3
B.S.A.C. Diving Instructor # 19650/63.
P.A.D.I. Advanced Diver # 0301A18088.

OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
40 years experience in Marine Surveying worldwide
Over 3,000 vessel surveys personally listed.
President, Sea Services International, employing17 technicians/marine surveyors.
Manager/Investor, construction of three 38’ Kevlar epoxy racing sailboats.
Captained 17 Atlantic Ocean yacht deliveries.
Sailed own 38’ sailboat from the Bahamas to Thailand.
Built 32’ Sailboat in South Africa. Sailed across the Atlantic 3 times, including the Amazon River,the Eastern Seaboard to Maine, the Gulf of Mexico, Florida via the Panama Canal, Central America and California.
Sailed 2 Cape to Rio de Janeiro yacht races and back to Cape Town.
Much sailboat racing in South Africa.

[Carlisle Spirit]

We think Jimmy ( and Carolyn ) Watt are fantastic too

I used them in a new build situation and they are extremely competent, especially when it came to the complex area of CE certification

The only issue is that they are taking a well earned break in the USA for a while - we are sure they will be back, but in the meantime, another very competent survey team are Jamie and Niki

They are based in southern Malaysia but do great work throughout South East Asia

JM Marine Survey
ABN 50967492201
Phone (Sydney, Australia) 0437 389 320 / +61 437 389 320
Phone (Malaysia) +60 14 245 7513
Email JMMarineSurvey@gmail.com

Good luck with the purchase !

CS

[nmnoonan]

Carlise,

I'm looking at getting some survey work on 44 cat east Malayasia (Miri) I emailed Jimmy and his schedule is full. Do you happen to know of any other decent surveyors. Right now we are looking at having the boat moved to Kudat for haul out.

[chris in SG]

I recently used Richard Lamble (MSES) who used to be based in Singapore but now in HK. He did a survey for me in Singapore without charging for travelling from HK because he fits it in with other appointments. You might be fortunate enough to agree something similar.

He seemed very professional and observant..

[SailingMum]

In that part of the world, it is worth waiting for a good surveyor. However inconvenient it is. That is all I will say really.