Survey and Assessment

Burgess reviews the yacht’s history and current status, providing the owner and captain with next steps required to achieve their goals.

The key activities provided are as follows:

Assessment of yacht construction, specifications, and history
Verification of flag state and classification compliance history
VAT status check to confirm tax compliance
Review of insurance history for past claims and coverage adequacy
Inspection of certificates, plans, and drawings to ensure validity and compliance
Review of onboard documentation, logbooks, and publications
Evaluation of navigation, communication, and entertainment systems for operational status
Review of safety, life-saving, and medical equipment
Verification of crew qualifications, experience, and employment status
Assessment of Planned Maintenance System (PMS) and history
Review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Emergency Response Plans

Ensure compliance, safety, and operational efficiency with our expert yacht assessment service.

Yacht Support Services

Discover the Burgess difference

With a managed fleet of over 100 yachts and the largest Yacht Management team, Burgess has huge experience in solving problems, building efficiencies and supporting yachts of all sizes, including yachts under 500GT. Our new Yacht Support Services resource lets you access any aspect of that expertise when you need it. Issue by issue, we’re here to make yachting easier and more enjoyable for you.

World-class expertise and a trusted fee structure

You can have Burgess experts on the phone - for the best support and advice when you need it. Burgess is on your side, from using our knowledge to anticipate risks and liabilities, to our fee structure where all associated fees are passed onto the client or at cost.

Support available in crew services and finance

We can source and recruit crew, ensure compliance with relevant legislation and provide training. We can also manage payroll and offer advice to prevent and solve crew disputes. Financially we can set up bank accounts, sort the credit cards, upskill in Sage systems and provide a dedicated Burgess accountant.

Compliance, insurance and technical support

Get organised with our Cloud-based system, order an any-time audit, clarify complex new legislation and make compliance simple with templates. Analyse and compare different insurance options and get expert legal support with claims. Order a yacht survey with analysis and get a robust PMS with support and training.

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