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Thermal Imaging Survey Thermal imaging survey for your electrical installation on board. Thermal imaging is a recommended method of checking your electrical panels and components for hot spots due to lose connections or faulty equipment. See the latest Cayman Islands flyer on fires aboard Yachts.
A survey of electrical systems by Thermal Camera Imaging will often give early indications of electrical hot spots before a fire risk becomes apparent by other means.Contact Waterman Marine Consultancy for more information
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Posted: 2011-07-05

Book your Pre - Port State Control Survey Now! Changes to the Paris MOU targeting mechanism for Port State Control Inspections and the effects these changes are having on Commercial Yachts
Since 01 January 2011, the members of the Paris MOU have adopted “The Hybrid European Targeting and Inspection System”, or “THETIS”, when selecting vessels to be inspected. Commercial yachts have traditionally enjoyed a “low profile” with Port State Control authorities around the world and have generally been considered a low priority for inspection. However, under THETIS, any vessel which does not have an inspection history in the Paris MOU region is automatically assigned as “Priority 1: (Unknown Ship)” requiring a “More Detailed Inspection” at the earliest opportunity. The assignment of “Priority 1: (Unknown Ship)” will be assigned to every vessel entering the Paris MOU region without an inspection history regardless of the Ship Type, Flag, Classification Society or Management Company. Commercial Yachts who have not previously been inspected in the Paris MOU region should expect a full Port State Control inspection in the near future. Our experience to date is that these inspections are being carried out in a thorough and professional manner. Defects are being raised and, in a number of cases, Commercial Yachts have been subject to formal detention. It is important that the master’s of commercial yachts are aware of the consequences associated with port state control detention. Multiple yacht detentions will lead to Management Companies being considered as “high risk” and their managed yacht will attract more inspections. A yacht with recent detentions will also be considered as “high risk” and will attract additional inspections. Multiple detentions will result in a yacht being banned from entering the ports of all members of the Paris MOU. A detention places severe restrictions on a yachts operations. Inspections and re-inspections do not take account of the yacht’s charter’s or owner preferred schedule or wishes. This could result in charters being lost or severely disrupted. If the condition of the yacht is considered to be unsafe or in breach of local legislation the yacht may attract large fines and the master may be held criminally responsible. Flag States are obliged to investigate the underlying causes which have lead to a detention. If this investigation concludes that the condition of the yacht is due to negligence or willful disregard of safety regulations by anyone onboard, appropriate actions will be taken at both the individual and company level. Calculate your Ship's Risk Profile Book your PRE PSC SURVEY now with Watemanlive. Use the ' request a survey ' form on the right side of your screen.
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Posted: 2011-03-12

Watermanlive Mobile now also available OFFLINE The mobile survey app that is included in Watermanlive subscriptions has now been further developed and can also be used without an internet connection!
This is a great step foreward because it enables surveyors using Watermanlive to continue the use of Watermanlive Mobile survey app even when the connection is weak or when in the holds, bilges or engine room of a vessel. It will also substantially reduce costs for roaming when doing surveys in other countries than where the mobile device ISP is located. How it works:Simply select the required survey from the list of surveys on the http://m.watermanlive.com website, click 'WORK OFFLINE' and start the survey. Work can be submitted during the survey or when finished.For more information: survey@watermanlive.com
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Posted: 2011-02-19