We work for buyers. Every service we offer is designed to give the buyer, and only the buyer, an independent, informed, and honest assessment of what they are getting into.
Comprehensive condition inspection before you commit. Hull, deck, rig, engine, electrical. Written report, findings A/B/C.
Weekly yard visits from contract review to sea trial. Materials verified, every structural stage inspected before concealment. Friday report, every week.
Before you sign with any Turkish yard. Ambiguous clauses, missing specs, unrealistic timelines, all identified in a written assessment.
Spot inspections at critical build stages with signed stage-inspection reports on SurveyYat letterhead, for your build file and future buyers.
We find, evaluate, and negotiate second-hand vessels on your behalf. Survey included. We take no commission from sellers.
Independent supervision of major refits in Turkish yards. Weekly visits, full documentation, post-refit inspection to ABYC standards.
Fixed fees, agreed in writing before any work begins. No hourly rates. No hidden costs.
| Service | When | Fee | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Purchase Survey | Before buying any wooden vessel | €950-€2,400 | Report in 3-5 days |
| New Build Supervision | Commissioning in Turkey | 2-4% of build contract | Duration of build |
| Contract & Spec Review | Before signing with a yard | €450-€900 | Report in 5 days |
| Milestone Certification | Key build stages | €650 / visit | Certificate same day |
| Acquisition Search | Finding a second-hand vessel | Survey + 1.5% | Ongoing until completion |
| Refit Supervision | Major yard refit in Turkey | From €4,500 | Duration of refit |
* All fees in EUR. Travel within Bodrum-Göcek-Marmaris corridor included. Turkish VAT (20% KDV) applicable for Turkish-domiciled clients.