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Frequently Asked Questions

  • General
  • What is Watermanlive and what can it do?

    • Watermanlive is a dynamic marine surveying and inspection management system that enables surveyors, operators, captains, insurance companies and owners of yachts and ships to keep track on applicable regulations and certification and easily tracks outstanding critical and non critical issues on board their vessel(s)s related to manning, safety, maintenance and insurance risks. Watermanlive is the only system available on the market today giving you instant information about insurance risks on yachts and ships, whether you operate one or 100 vessels, Watermanlive alerts you immediately when a risk on one of your vessels is above, or safety is below industry standards. The functionality and features of Watermanlive makes it a full vessel and fleet management system that saves time, money and above all decreases the risks of damages and total loss claims.

      Watermanlive is also a full online surveying system and it enables surveyors to perform their work on board in a more efficient way through online surveying checklists and automated issues-list generation. Information to clients is instantly (even during the survey clients can be alerted automatically when deficiencies are detected.) Reports are generated online and are available immediately after the onboard survey is finished. Compared to the traditional way of surveying and reporting the performance of the system when used by professional surveyors is giving a much higher efficiency standard while maintaining quality and thus saves time and money.

  • What is the authority of the companies using Watermanlive compared to Classification Societies and Flag States?

    • Watermanlive is the proprietary online software system of Waterman Marine Group. Waterman Marine Consultancy, part of the Waterman Marine Group is performing risk assessments, condition surveys, pre-purchase surveys and supervision for new constructions and refits of large yachts using Watermanlive. Waterman Marine Consultancy is an independent surveying and consultancy company and not linked to any classification society or flag state.

  • How safe are my details in Watermanlive?

    • Your details are stored on the servers of the Waterman Marine Group and they are protected to the highest level. Daily back-ups are made on different sites to ensure all data is fully recoverable at all times.

  • Is Watermanlive used by IACS Classification Societies?

    • Watermanlive is not currently used by any IACS Classification Society.

  • Is Watermanlive used by Flag State Administrations?

    • Watermanlive is not currently used by flag states.

  • I am a captain, why should I use Watermanlive?

    • As a captain you benefit from using Watermanlive because it keeps you up to date on eventual increased risks that were found during a risk assessment or deficiencies that were found during a pre purchase survey. It also gives you the possibility to be notified for expiry dates for all your on board certification and licenses.

  • I am an operator/manager, why should I use Watermanlive?

    • As an operator or manager for more yachts Watermanlive provides you with a strong tool that gives you an immediate and up to date view of your vessels risk status and general condition. You can deal with on board non compliancy issues for all of your vessels at the same time. You are notified automatically when one of your yachts has not resolved non compliancy or risk issues on the agreed date and you are notified about expiry dates of certificates, upcoming statutory surveys and renewal of insurance certificates.

  • I am an owner, why should I use Watermanlive?

    • For an owner, Watermanlive is a great way to keep an eye on your asset and to understand if there are any outstanding issues that increase the risk for damage or total loss.

  • I am an insurance broker, why should I use Watermanlive?

    • For an insurance broker Watermanlive gives a real time view of the yachts in your portfolio and shows instantly which yachts are a high risks. The system notifies you by email automatically when a policy is to be renewed so timely action can be taken. It further gives you a full management console that includes all relevant information to perform your job.

  • We are an insurance company why should we use Watermanlive?

    • Insurance companies and underwriters benefit most from Watermanlive that has been especially designed for these companies. Managing risk for your fleet in an efficient and user friendly way, real time and from every location. In combination with the efficient surveying services of Waterman Marine Consultancy it now gives underwriters and insurers the possibility to control risks better and to understand the insured value of the vessels in their portfolio based on the professional assessments of Waterman Marine Consultancy surveyors and consultants and the Watermanlive online fleet management system. Automated notifications of non compliancy and dynamic input from captains and engineers gives underwriters and insurers the possibility to take immediate action and exclude certain areas from cover before a claim is made.

  • We are a P&I Club, why should we use Watermanlive?

    • Manage risks for your fleet and vessel owners in an efficient and user friendly way, real time and from every location. It now gives P&I Clubs a fast and easy way to perform club entry surveys based on online survey checklists. Surveys can be performed by Club surveyors, training for use of the Watermanlive fleet management system is available on request. Automated notifications of non compliancy and expiry dates and dynamic input from captains and engineers enable Club risk management to take immediate action to rectify where necessary. Due to the real-time status of the system pro-active management becomes a natural habit. Use of Watermanlive is subject to certain conditions and fees. These are available on request at: management@watermanlive.com

  • I want to purchase a vessel, what are the benefits using Watermanlive?

    • When purchasing a yacht or ship, Waterman marine Consultancy can perform a pre-purchase survey on your behalf. The survey is entirely done in Watermanlive and the results of the survey can be seen online within a few hours after the survey. All reporting, deficiencies lists, certification and documentation is done online. Follow up of repairs and actions to resolve the deficiencies found are also done in the system and enables all parties to quickly complete a transaction.

  • I have a complaint about Watermanlive, who do I contact?
  • Issues
  • My vessel(s) are fully compliant with all Classification and Flag State requirements, I am still seeing increased risks for my vessel(s) in Watermanlive, how is this possible?

    • If Waterman Marine Consultancy has carried out a risk assessment on board your vessel(s) on behalf of your insurance company it is possible that we detect situations that we consider an higher risk for the insurer. Even if Class and Flag State surveyors have confirmed that your vessel(s) comply to their specific requirements, it is possible that we find situations that creates higher risks.

      As an example, your vessel has a fully compliant fire detection and alarm system on board approved by the flag and class surveyors. We could judge that there is an area in which detection is not sufficient and therefore we request to add an additional smoke detector.

  • Who decides if an issue is critical or not?

    • The professional qualified Marine Surveyors of Waterman Marine Consultancy who are carrying out the risk assessments, condition surveys and pre-purchase surveys decide whether an issue is critical enough to affect the safety of the yacht or its crew and guests.

  • How do I know if my vessel(s) having increased risks?

    • If notifications have been activated for you, you will receive an automated email message telling you that you have an increased risk detected by your surveyor and an issue has been created. You will also receive a message if the expiry date of that issue is approaching. To turn on or of notifications please contact support@watermanlive.com

  • What is the difference between an Open(Critical) and Watch issue?

    • An OPEN issue is critical in the sense that your surveyor has judged that the issue detected increases the risk for the insurance cover for the yacht because it affects the general safety, seaworthiness, safety of crew and guests, watertight integrity, fire safety or operational safety. A WATCH issue is an issue detected that should be dealt with but which does not affect one of the above items directly.

  • What do I need to do when a CRITICAL issue is open?

    • Deal with it as soon as possible and update the information in Watermanlive, view the instruction video 2 for instructions.

  • What do I need to do when a WATCH issue is open?

    • Deal with it at a convenient time that does not disturb your operations, then update the information in Watermanlive, view the instruction video 2 for instructions on how to do this.

  • How can I set an issue to ‘RESOLVED’ in Watermanlive?

    • View the instruction video 2 that shows instructions how to change the status of an issue.

  • How do I upload a proof to show that an issue is resolved on board?

    • View the instruction video 2 that shows instructions how to upload a file to an issue.

  • How do I add a comment to an open issue?

    • View the instruction video 2 that shows instructions how to change the status of an issue and how to add a comment.

  • Can I print or email the list of outstanding issues?

    • Click the PDF button at the bottom of the list of issues and you will be able to save, email and print the list. You can also view the instruction video 2 that shows instructions how to print a list of issues .

  • Survey Reports
  • How can I book a survey through Watermanlive?
  • How do I find out what the general condition of my vessel(s) is?

    • On the Yacht detail page you see if the general condition of your vessel is Poor, Fair or Good. You can also view instruction video 3 that shows you how to read and use the survey reports. If your vessel’s survey is older than 300 days you can book a survey at survey@watermanlive.com

  • Where can I find the latest survey report for my vessel(s)?

    • The latest survey report for your vessel you find under SURVEY’S on the Yacht Detail Page or under the tab ‘Technical Reports’ depending on the format of the latest report. If your vessel’s survey is older than 300 days you can book a survey at survey@watermanlive.com

  • How can I print or email a survey report?

    • On the top of the actual survey report you find a button ‘DOCUMENT’ this will generate a PDF version of the report. Usually you find also a pdf version under the tab Technical Reports. If your vessel’s survey is older than 300 days you can book a survey at survey@watermanlive.com

  • I want to purchase a vessel, what are the benefits using Watermanlive?

    • When purchasing a yacht or ship, Waterman marine Consultancy can perform a pre-purchase survey on your behalf. The survey is entirely done in Watermanlive and the results of the survey can be seen online within a few hours after the survey. All reporting, deficiencies lists, certification and documentation is done online. Follow up of repairs and actions to resolve the deficiencies found are also done in the system and enables all parties to quickly complete a transaction. You can book a survey at survey@watermanlive.com

  • Vessel Details
  • Where can I find the general details of my vessel(s)?

    • The general details for your vessel are on the Yacht Detail Page, click on the name of the yacht in the Dashboard to get there. Then click on the More Yacht Details tab to find the general details of your vessel. If you find that details are incorrect, please send us a mail at survey@watermanlive.com and we will rectify them.

  • How can I update the general information of my vessel(s)?
  • How can I upload photos and files to my vessel(s)?

    • We recommend you view the instruction videos that shows you how to upload attachments.It is very easy: just click the + add attachment button on the bottom of the Yacht Detail Page , select the file from your computer to upload and select the category under which it needs to be saved in Watermanlive. Click OK and the file will be uploaded and is available for all users with access to your vessel.

  • How and to whom do I report if details, photos or certificates for my vessel(s) are incorrect ?
  • Regulations
  • How do I know which regulations apply to my vessel(s)?

    • You find the regulations for your vessel under the orange Regulations tab on the Yacht Detail Page for your vessel. We recommend you view our instruction video 4 that shows you how to work with regulations. Automated notification will be send by email to relevant users when expiry dates are approaching or passed without action taken.

  • Where are the regulations in Watermanlive taken from?

    • The regulations that apply to your vessel are taken directly from the IMO, MCA and related flag state official websites and other official and recognized sources.

  • Who is updating the regulations for any changes and can I be notified if there are any?

    • The regulations are frequently updated according to the official IMO Marine Notices and IACS members recommendations and flag state national notifications for all type of vessels.

  • Where can I lookup details of each regulation that apply to my vessel(s)?

    • Under the regulation tab on the Yacht Detail Page you find the regulations that apply to that vessel. Many of them have active links to the related regulation website from the IMO, MCA or relevant Flag State where you find detailed information, application forms and guidelines. We recommend you view our instruction video 4 that shows you how to work with regulations.

  • How do I change the expiry and survey dates in regulations?

    • Under the regulation tab on the Yacht Detail Page you can update the expiry dates and survey dates for your certificates. Your surveyor will be notified when changes are made. We recommend you view our instruction video 4 that shows you how to work with regulations.

  • How do I upload a certificate or license?

    • Under the regulation tab on the Yacht Detail Page you click on the detail icon on the left side of the regulation. You will be directed to the detail page of that regulation. On the bottom of that page you find the + add attachment button. Click that button to upload a file from your computer. We recommend you view our instruction video 4 that shows you how to work with regulations.

  • Can I print or email the list of regulations that apply to my vessel(s)?

    • This feature is currently not yet available but will be added soon, if you need assistance or if you have any particular questions about this item please contact us at management@watermanlive.com

  • Does Watermanlive provide assistance with compliancy matters?
  • Does Watermanlive provide assistance with registration matters?
  • Does Watermanlive provide assistance for crew compliancy matters and contracts?
  • Policies
  • What policies should my vessel(s) have?

    • Hull and Machinery(H&M), Protection and Indemnity (P&I) and a Crew Accident Insurance with or without full medical cover.

  • Where can I find the policies of my vessel(s) in Watermanlive?

    • You will find information about your policies on the Yacht Detail Page under the orange Policies tab, depending on your user status and permissions you are able to view, edit , add policies and information on insured value and renewal dates. Automated notification will be send to relevant users when renewal dates for policies are approaching or passed without action.We refer to our short instruction video 5 that shows you how to work with Policies within Watermanlive.

  • How do I upload a new policy?

    • Uploading of new policies is possible under the policies tab on the main menu on top of the screen. Uploading permissions need to be activated.We refer to our short instruction video 5 that shows you how to work with Policies within Watermanlive.

  • How do I change the renewal dates on a policy?

    • Renewal dates and other details for a policy can be changed by users with the correct permissions under the policy tab on the main menu on top of the screen

  • Notifications
  • When will I be notified and how?

    • You will be notified after notifications to your valid email address have been activated by the administrator of Watermanlive. You will be notified for the following situations:
      1. A Survey is closed(finished) by one of our surveyors= you will be notified that a new survey is available for your vessel.
      2. An issue is created (Depending on settings) = you will be notified LIVE! when an issue is detected on board your vessel(s) during a survey by one of our surveyors
      3. A comment is added or something is changed to an issue = you will be notified by email that someone made a new comment, changed a date or changed the status of an issue.
      4. Issue resolved= You will be notified that an issue is resolved and that a new file has been uploaded(proof)
      5. Expiry date of an issue is approaching= 10 days before the expiry date of an issue you will receive a notification.(this gives the relevant users time to take appropriate action to resolve the issue)
      6. Expiry date for a certificate or license is approaching= 90 days and 30 days before the expiry date of a certificate or license you will be notified by email.
      7. Expiry date for a certificate or licence is overdue= you will receive a notification that the certificate is not valid anymore. YOU NEED TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION!
      8. Changes = notifications will be send out when changes to regulations, issues and policies are made.
      9. Policy renewal dates= When a policy renewal date is approaching a notification is send out 90 days before the renewal date.
      10. Survey longer then 300 days ago= A notification will be send out when the last survey is longer than 300 days ago , giving surveyors and insurance company time to schedule a new inspection.

  • How do I set my preferences for notifications?

    • At this moment all notification preferences are set by the administrator of Watermanlive.If you have specific requests or questions then please contact us at support@watermanlive.com. In the near future it will be possible to turn on and off one or more notifications or to receive notifications only on a weekly basis.

  • Contact
  • How do I contact the people at Watermanlive?
  • Owners Club
  • What is the Watermanlive Owners club mission?

    • Provide transparent and high quality service for a realistic fee for yacht owners who want to sell, buy or manage their yachts.

  • Yeah right, that is the same mission statement that most other companies in the yachting industry have, so what's new?

    • Where other companies charge up to 10% commission when they negotiate the sale of your yacht, we only charge 1% !

  • Why are you only charging 1%?

    • We believe that owners of yachts should have the option to choose themselves what services they'll use when selling their yacht, the classic 10% commission asked for by other organizations and companies in yacht sales do not always reflect the work and services these companies perform to sell your yacht. For the 1% commission fee Watermanlive offers a basic but high quality sales assistance and technical advice. If the client wants more than our basic service, additional professional services are offered for competitive rates (link) at the request of the client.

  • Any additional charges?

    • NO, there are no additional charges. You may, however ask us to perform other services which will be charged at our going rates. But you are under no obligation for extra services.

  • Why should I sell my yacht through Watermanlive?

    • 5 reasons to sell your yacht through Watermanlive:

      • We charge only 1% commission in case of a sale and not 10% like most other companies
      • We only sell yachts from which we know everything
      • We do not ask you to sign an exclusive contract with us
      • You can tailor your yacht exposure in the media yourself
      • We add real value to the sales process with our technical expertise

  • Do I need to sign an exclusive sales agreement with Watermanlive?

    • NO, you don't have to sign any agreement; you only have to agree to pay us 1% commission fee on the purchase price if the yacht is sold to through Watermanlive. All visitors to the yacht detail pages are registered. You receive a list of these visitors every week. By listing your yacht and filling in the listing form you automatically agree to our terms and conditions (link to t&c)

  • What Basic services are included in the 1% commission fee?

    • The following services are included in the 1% commission fee (which is paid ONLY when a sale is completed through Watermanlive):

      • Membership of Watermanlive Owners club.
      • Listing of the yacht in Watermanlive technical database and the Owners club (sales)
      • Advice on how to resolve deficiencies and defects found during the Pre-Sales Survey.
      • Appraisal and advice on the possible asking price, based on the conducted Pre-Sales Survey.
      • Access to Watermanlive for the management of your yacht during the period the yacht is listed for sale at the Watermanlive Owners club.
      • Weekly and Monthly updates showing the number of visitors to your yachts information in Watermanlive.
      • Unlimited handling of sales inquiries by one of our professional staff.
      • Participation in the weekly circular with sales updates and new listings
      • Participation in the monthly circular with all listings to over 500 yacht-brokers, captains, owners and to the established yachting media.
      • Use of the standard Sales contract and (limited) legal and technical advice in case of a sale.
      • Basic handling of communications with the buyers representatives and handling of all ships and other documentation needed to close the deal, provided these are made available to us.

  • What Paid Services do you offer?

    • We offer the following additional services for members of the Watermanlive Owners club for the reduced rate of Euros 125 p/hr (normal rate is Euros 150 p/hr)



      • Pre-Sales Survey ( Euros 1500 + expenses.) * this survey is an obligation for all listings.

      • Visits to the yacht with potential buyers ( fixed fees depending on location of the yacht)

      • Technical Consultancy

      • General Consultancy

      • Financial Yacht management (ask a quotation for your yacht)

      • Technical Yacht management (ask a quotation for your yacht)

      • Tax advice and advice on ownership structures and registration

      • Marine Surveys, ISM Audits, and other inspections

      • Monthly 1/6th page advert in Boat International @ Euros 250,- (minimum 3 months)

      • Monthly advert in other magazines (price on request)

      • Production of a yacht-brochure in print (price on request)

      • Set-up and maintaining a website for the yacht (price on request)

      • Media campaign, print, web, social media, brochure, website (price on request)

      • Boatshow participation (price on request)

  • How do you reach Potential buyers?

    • Potential buyers are reached through classy print advertisements in leading yacht magazines, banners on industry websites, direct mailing to our network of yacht owners, yacht brokers, managers, participation in the major yacht shows and word to mouth from clients who had a positive experience with our company. We market both our company name as well as your yacht directly. We have various media packages at costprice you can additionally choose from if you'd like more exposure than through our basic channels. Because of our revolutionary new way of selling yachts we do get some extra attention in the media. We've also hired a specialist company to keep a good ranking on the main search engines and last but not least we are active on the social media networks like Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and Youtube.

  • I am a Yacht-Broker, I have an interested client, what is the available commission?

    • Qualified yacht brokers can check how much commission the Seller is prepared to pay if they find a buyer. Just check the sales sheet of the vessel for which you have an interested client. We leave it entirely free and at the sellers discretion. This can vary from 0% to 10% commission on the purchase price paid. We advise yacht brokers to make arrangements with their clients(the potential buyers) for payment of their fees if the commission offered by the owners of yachts listed at the Watermanlive Owners club is not sufficient.

  • What are the requirements to list my yacht?

    • To make sure that we have 100% correct information about your yacht we ask ALL listed yacht owners in the Watermanlive Owners Club to undertake a PRE-SALES SURVEY on their yacht, carried out by Waterman Marine Consultancy. This survey is executed by our professional marine surveyors and cost around 1500 Euros per vessel + travel expenses. We also require that the minimum expected sales value of the vessel is not less then 500 000 Euros.

  • What is a PRE-SALES SURVEY ?

    • The obligatory pre-sales survey is an extensive check by one of our professional and qualified marine surveyors on board your yacht. We'll do a full check on all documentation on board while the yacht is in the water to make sure everything is up to date and valid, we will inspect and test all technical installations, structural aspects and condition of the hull and superstructure, electrical installations, electronic equipment, safety equipment and life saving appliances,interior areas, furnitures, AV equipment, exterior areas, deck equipment, paint, seals, doors and hatches, and so on. All this information is captured in our electronic surveying and management system Watermanlive and all deficiencies, non-compliance matters and other shortcomings or defects are highlighted and listed in the ISSUE list in Watermanlive. Once the survey is completed we will advise you on how to resolve the ISSUES found or as an alternative how and what to compensate for in your asking price.

  • What is the difference between a Pre Sales Survey and a Pre Purchase Survey?

    • A Pre-Purchase Survey is usually carried out by the potential buyer to highlight deficiencies and then to either reject the yacht or re-negotiate the asking price. It is our experience as surveyors that this results in many cases to disappointments for both seller and buyer. The seller is disappointed because he did not realize the yacht had these shortcomings or defects . The buyer is disappointed because he fell in love with a yacht that now turns out to have these deficiencies and defects. If the defects are serious enough the potential buyer may reject the vessel and as a result time, energy and money from both Seller and Buyer is wasted and both parties are left with a bad taste… 
      It is our strong believe that it benefits ALL parties if a Pre-Sales Survey is initiated by the Seller. The Pre-Sales Survey is the same as a Pre-Purchase Survey with the only, very important difference that the seller is able to either rectify the deficiencies or adjust the selling price before a potential buyer inspects the vessel. 
      We still encourage Potential Buyers to hire an independent surveyor and carry out a Pre-Purchase Survey. There is a much higher chance that the Pre-Purchase Survey will NOT find any new deficiencies or defects that could be reason for rejection of the vessel and therefore the chance of a successful transaction is higher when a Pre-Sales Survey is carried out. 

  • If defects are found during the Pre-Sales Survey, are they accessible by potential buyers?

    • We encourage owners/sellers to authorize Watermanlive to make the list of deficiencies and defects found during the Pre-Sales Survey public. Transparency about the condition of the yacht will lead to faster sales results. As a seller you can decide which defects you want to publish and what you want to hide for the public but again we encourage a 100% transparency. As part of our services we will advise you how to resolve defects. It is the choice of the seller whether defects are resolved or if an adjustment is made to the asking price reflecting the repair costs for the open issues. Potential Buyers can access FULL information of the vessel, after registration of name, telephone number and email address.

  • OK, I want to try your services, how do I list my yacht with Watermanlive?

    • Listing your yacht is simple, just go to the listing page and fill in the form, we will contact you within a few hours to arrange for a date to carry out the Pre-Sales Survey, advise you on resolving issues, selling price and capture all data and information in Watermanlive. Once all is set-up and your sales sheet has been finished we'll show you how it all looks and if you like what you see we'll start publishing your yacht. 

  • Can I have my yacht listed with other companies while it is published on Watermanlive?

    • Yes you can, we have no restrictions nor do we ask for exclusivity to list your yacht with us, it's your choice where you want to list your vessel.

  • If my yacht is sold through another company, do I still have to pay Watermanlive?

    • NO, in that case you do not pay commission to Watermanlive.

  • I found a client myself, do I still have to pay Watermanlive?

    • No commission is due in case you find a client yourself. We can still handle the transaction for you if you wish, you just pay our going rates for the services you need.

  • Are potential buyers directed to me, the owner of the yacht?

    • You can choose if you want to receive the details of the potential client and handle the contact yourself or if you want us to answer the questions and find out if it is a serious lead or not. In both cases the 1% commission fee in case of a sale is due.

  • Buyers Club
  • Why are you only charging 1%?

    • We believe that when you buy a yacht you  should pay only for services that add value to your purchasing process. It's our opinion that many companies are charging unnecessary amounts of money for unclear reasons.

  • Why should I buy my yacht through Watermanlive?

    • There are 4 big reasons to buy your yacht through Watermanlive:
      • You pay only 1% commission in case of a sale and not 10% like with most other companies.
      • We know the market very well and we make sure that you know what you are buying before putting your money at risk not afterwards like with most other companies.
      • In the event you buy a yacht listed with a yacht broker and commission is available, we refund all commissions received in excess of our fixed 1% fee to you.
      • We have wide experience in contractual, legal, fiscal and technical matters.

  • Any additional charges?

    • ONLY if you decide to use our extra services. For example if you decide that you want us to have  a first look at a yacht on your behalf and report back to you so you do not have to travel or if you use us to perform a Pre-Purchase Survey on a yacht which is not listed in our database. Otherwise there are no additional charges. 

  • Do I need to sign any agreement with Watermanlive?

    • NO, you do not have to sign any agreement; you only have to agree to pay us a 1% commission fee on the purchase price in case a yacht is bought with our help. See our Terms & Conditions.

  • What Basic services are included for the 1% commission fee?

    • The following services are included in the 1% commission fee:

      (which is paid ONLY when a purchase is completed through Watermanlive)

       



      • Membership of Watermanlive Owners club.

      • Initial discussion by phone / email or in person to define search criteria.

      • Extensive world dwide search for a selection of yachts that match your criteria.

      • Presentation of the selection of yachts that match and advise on individual yachts.

      • Negotiation of purchase conditions and purchase price with seller

      • Handling of the sales contracts in cooperation with your legal and fiscal representatives.

      • Discussions with technical representatives from the Seller.

      • Handling of basic documentation for successful completion of the transaction.


  • What Paid Services do you offer?

    • We offer the following additional services for members of the Watermanlive Buyers club for the reduced rate of   € 100 p/hr (normal rate is  € 150 p/hr) 

      • First Impression Surveys ( approx. Euros 750,- per visit depending on location)
      • Pre-Purchase  Survey  (price depends on size and location of the yacht)
      • Technical Consultancy  
      • General Consultancy
      • Financial Yacht management (ask a quotation for your yacht)
      • Technical Yacht management (ask a quotation for your yacht)
      • Tax advice and advice on ownership structures and registration 
      • Marine Surveys, ISM Audits, and other inspections

  • What is a First Impression Survey?

    • The First Impression Survey is a relatively short but thorough inspection by one of our surveyors on one of the yachts that matches your search criteria. This inspection is meant to glean more information from the yacht and to understand the general condition of the yacht. We concentrate on the main areas like structural strength, machinery, paintwork, electrical installations and documentation. We then report back to you and advise you on how close the yacht is to your search criteria. The reporting is done in Watermanlive and includes photos, copies of certificates and drawings if they are available. In this way do not have to travel to see each yacht yourself but you are able to concentrate on the one that we identify for you as being worth coming over and visit.

  • Who performs the Pre-Purchase Survey on a yacht I want to buy?

    • As qualified marine surveyors we are experienced in pre-purchase surveys and we offer to do this survey for you as our client. You can book a survey here.
      We can do these surveys on yachts that are NOT listed in the Watermanlive Ownersclub. For yachts that are listed in the Watermanlive Ownersclub we encourage potential buyers to hire an independent surveyor to prevent a conflict of interest.

  • What is the difference between a Pre-Sales Survey and a Pre- Purchase Survey?

    • A pre Purchase Survey is usually carried out by the potential buyer to highlight deficiencies and then to either reject the yacht or re-negotiate the asking price. It is our experience as surveyors that this results in many cases to disappointments for both seller and buyer. The seller is disappointed because he did not realize the yacht had these shortcomings or defects . The buyer is disappointed because he fell in love with a yacht that now turns out to have these deficiencies and defects. If the defects are serious enough the potential buyer may reject the vessel and as a result time, energy and money from both Seller and Buyer is wasted and both parties are left with a bad taste… It is our strong believe that it benefits ALL parties if a Pre-Sales Survey is initiated by the Seller. The pre-Sales Survey  is the almost the same as a Pre-Purchase Survey with the only, very important difference that the Seller is able to either rectify the deficiencies or adjust the selling price before a potential buyer inspects the vessel. We oblige yacht owners who list their yachts with Watermanlive to carry out a Pre Sales Survey.

      We still encourage Potential Buyers to hire an independent surveyor and carry out a Pre-Purchase Survey for all yachts listed in our own database.  There is a much higher chance that the Pre-Purchase Survey will NOT find any new deficiencies or defects that could be reason for rejection of the vessel and therefore the chance of a successful transaction is higher when a Pre-Sales Survey is carried out.

  • If defects found during the Pre-Sales Survey, are they accessible by potential buyers?

    • We encourage owners/sellers to authorize Watermanlive to make the list of deficiencies and defects found during the Pre-Sales Survey public. Transparency about the condition of the yacht will lead to faster sales results. A seller can decide which defects he want to publish and what he wants to hide for the public but again we encourage a 100% transparency. It is the choice of the seller whether defects are resolved or if an  adjustment is made to the asking price reflecting the repair costs for the open issues. Potential Buyers can access FULL information of the vessel, after registration of name, telephone number and email address. 

  • OK, I want to try your services, how do I proceed?

    • We invite you to fill in our Buyers Club entry form here

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  • Why are you only charging 1%?

    • We believe in straight forward business and value for money. We skip unnecessary overhead, travel costs and marketing expenses and we work extremely efficient. Our online surveying and management tools make it possible to work for such a low fee. We offer extra services to our clients for which they have to pay extra.

  • How much commission is available for yacht brokers?

    • Every seller who list his yacht with Watermanlive is asked to make public the amount of commission he is prepared to pay to qualified yacht brokers who present a buyer and close a deal. This can be anything from 0% to 10% or in some cases even more. This commission is in addition to our 1% fee and is announced on the yacht’s Sales Page. 

  • Who is paying the commission and when is it paid?

    • the commission is paid at the closing date (usually from the deposit) or directly by the seller.

  • Is Watermanlive of any of its related companies or employees a MYBA member?

    • No, we are not members of MYBA

  • Does Watermanlive use MYBA memorandum of agreements for its transactions?

    • We have our own standard simplified sales contract but we may also use the MYBA version if parties agree to delete clauses that conflict with our policy.

  • Does Watermanlive use MYBA memorandum of agreements for its transactions?

    • We have our own standard simplified sales contract but we may also use the MYBA version if parties agree to delete clauses that conflict with our policy.

  • Can Watermanlive act as stakeholder and keep deposits in Escrow?

    • Yes we provide this service through the BNP Paribas, the costs are  1% over the amount in escrow plus bank costs, the maximum  number of days the deposit is held in Escrow is 60 days.

  • What are the requirements to list my yacht?

    • To make sure that we have 100% correct information about your yacht we oblige ALL yachts that are listed  in the Watermanlive Owners club to have a PRE-SALES SURVEY carried out by Waterman Marine Consultancy. This survey is executed by our professional marine surveyors and cost around 1500 Euros per vessel + travel expenses. We also require that the minimum expected sales value of the vessel is not les then 500 000 Euros

  • What is a PRE-SALES SURVEY?

    • The obligatory pre-sales survey is an extensive check by one of our professional and qualified marine surveyors on board your yacht. We will do a full check on all documentation on board while the yacht is in the water to make sure all is up to date and valid, we will inspect and test all technical installations, structural aspects and condition of hull and superstructure, electrical installations, electronic equipment, safety equipment and life saving appliances, interior areas, furniture’s, AV equipment, exterior areas, deck equipment, paint, seals, doors and hatches, and so on. All this information is captured in our electronic surveying and management system Watermanlive and all ‘deficiencies’ , non-compliance matters and other shortcomings or defects are highlighted and listed in the ISSUE list in Watermanlive. Once the survey is completed we will advise you on how to resolve the ISSUES found or as an alternative how and what to compensate for in your asking price.

  • Do I need to sign any agreement with Watermanlive if I Sub-List a yacht?

    • NO, you do not have to sign any agreement; you only have to agree to pay us a 1% commission fee on the purchase price in case a yacht is sold with our help. See our Terms & Conditions (link)

  • Do we have to pay any fees or commission if the yacht is not sold through Watermanlive

    • NO, you do not pay any fee or commission in that case providing that the fee for the obligatory Pre Sales Survey has been paid in full.

  • Who is doing the Pre Purchase Survey?

    • As qualified marine surveyors we are experienced in pre-purchase surveys and we offer to do this survey for our clients. We can do these surveys only on yachts that are NOT listed in the Watermanlive Ownersclub. You can book a survey here. For yachts that are listed in the Watermanlive Ownersclub we encourage potential buyers to contract an independent surveyor to prevent a conflict of interest. 

  • What is the difference between a Pre Sales Survey and a Pre Purchase Survey?

    • A pre Purchase Survey is usually carried out by the potential buyer to highlight deficiencies and then to either reject the yacht or re-negotiate the asking price. It is our experience as surveyors that this results in many cases to disappointments for both seller and buyer. The seller is disappointed because he did not realize the yacht had these shortcomings or defects . The buyer is disappointed because he fell in love with a yacht that now turns out to have these deficiencies and defects. If the defects are serious enough the potential buyer may reject the vessel and as a result time, energy and money from both Seller and Buyer is wasted and both parties are left with a bad taste… It is our strong believe that it benefits ALL parties if a Pre-Sales Survey is initiated by the Seller. The pre-Sales Survey  is almost the same as a Pre-Purchase Survey with the only, very important difference that the Seller is able to either rectify the deficiencies or adjust the selling price before a potential buyer inspects the vessel. We oblige yacht owners and brokers who list their yachts with Watermanlive to carry out a Pre Sales Survey through Waterman Marine Consultancy.

  • If defects found during the Pre-Sales Survey, are they accessible to potential buyers?

    • We encourage owners/sellers to authorize Watermanlive to make the list of deficiencies and defects found during the Pre-Sales Survey public. Transparency about the condition of the yacht will lead to faster sales results. A seller can decide which defects he wants to publish and what he wants to hide for the public but again we encourage a 100% transparency. It is the choice of the seller whether defects are resolved or if an adjustment is made to the asking price reflecting the repair costs for the open issues. Potential Buyers can access FULL information of the vessel, only after registration of name, telephone number and email address. 

  • OK, I want to try your services, how do I Sub-List my yacht with Watermanlive?

    • Listing your yacht is simple, just go to the listing page(LINK) and fill in the form, we will contact you within a few hours to arrange for a date to carry out the Pre-Sales Survey, advise you resolving issues and on selling price and capture all data and information in Watermanlive. Once all is set-up and your sales sheet has been finished we show you how it all looks and if you like what you see we start publishing your yacht. 



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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

Watermanlive mobile surveying system launched Forget your paper! Fire up your mobile device, whether it is an I-Phone, I-Pad, Playbook, Galaxy Tab, or just an 'ordinary' Blackberry, if you are involved in frequent inspections on board ships and vessels, Watermanlive Mobile is your ideal tool!
Easy to use electronic checklists that work even when a connection is lost and synchronize with Watermanlive once connection is back. Automatically created issues when deficiencies are detected. Your reporting is ready the moment you walk off the vessel or ship! Call Watermanlive at +33 494 17 60 40 or contact us here.
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Posted: 2011-02-01

Watermanlive recommends the Samsung Galaxy Tab for Mobile Surveys After testing the new Samsun Galaxy Tab, Watermanlive recommends the use of the new tablet with Android 2.2 operating system
The experiences with screen resolution and reactivity are very good while the browser speed is also considered good. Clarity of the screen even in sunlight conditions have been positive and battery life was up to 10hrs during frequent browser use, wifi and GSM radios enabled. The revolutionary online surveying and inspection system of Watermanlive enables surveyors and inspectors to do their work completely electronically. Dedicated and custom made checklists are available for a wide range of vessels. During completion of the checklists recommendations and deficiencies are automatically generated into the main Watermanlive surveying system. This system provides for easy tracking of each deficiency and generates automated notifications to surveyor, management and master of the vessel if no action is undertaken to rectify on or before the agreed date. The system is easy to use and increases the efficiency of fieldwork and eliminates the need of additional office reporting.
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Posted: 2010-12-01

Watermanlive officially launched at METS marine trade show in Amsterdam From 16 to 18th of November the METS marine trade show will take place in the RAI conference centre in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
The largest Marine trade show in the world will see the launch of Watermanlive, the first and only online fleet risk management and online marine surveying system. Used by Insurance companies, P&I clubs, brokers, managers, ship and vessel owners, captains and surveyors, Watermanlive is about to make owning and operating a vessel or ship extremely efficient. Come and visit Watermanlive at stand 10707 in the SuperYacht Pavillion from 16 to 18th of November!
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Posted: 2010-11-26

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