ABOUT BELL MARINE SURVEYING
Bell Marine Surveying is part of the Octopus Europe company which has been trading for 15 years based in Valencia, Spain as a sales and technical hub for Europe for marine equipment.
Tim Bell who is the General Manager and owner of the company has 35 years experience in the marine business and is a Surveyor qualified with a Diploma from Lloyds and also approved by the IIMS & BMSE. As a lifelong sailor and experienced marine engineer Tim heads up the business which offers a comprehensive range of Surveys, Yacht Management and Marine Consultancy.
SURVEYS
The report is produced within a week and is the sole property of our direct customer and will not be shown to any other concerned parties unless instructed to do so.
Pre-Purchase Survey
Survey for the Prospective buyer comprehensively detailing the condition of the vessel.
Insurance Survey
Survey required by Insurance companies to evaluate the condition and monetary value of a vessel.
Damage Survey
To inspect the condition of a vessel after damaged has occurred due to common instances such as Sinking, Machine damage, Collision, Wake damage, latent defects, structural failure and fire, representing the insurer or the ensured.
FRP/GRP Hull Survey
Visual inspection for signs of Osmosis blistering, Internal moisture content testing and testing for signs of delamination leading to a comprehensive hull inspection. The treatment process can be specified and managed if required.
Tonnage Survey
We conduct tonnage surveys for vessels up to 24 metres, so that they can be registered under the British Registry of Shipping. The Tonnage Survey is a measurement survey conducted with the vessel either in or out of the water and takes about two hours.
Pre-Purchase Survey
Survey for the Prospective buyer comprehensively detailing the condition of the vessel.
The report is produced within a week and is the sole property of our direct customer and will not be shown to any other concerned parties unless instructed to do so.
Insurance Survey
Survey required by Insurance companies to evaluate the condition and monetary value of a vessel.
Damage Survey
To inspect the condition of a vessel after damaged has occurred due to common instances such as Sinking, Machine damage, Collision, Wake damage, latent defects, structural failure and fire, representing the insurer or the ensured.
FRP/GRP Hull Survey
Visual inspection for signs of Osmosis blistering, Internal moisture content testing and testing for signs of delamination leading to a comprehensive hull inspection. The treatment process can be specified and managed if required.
Tonnage Survey
We conduct tonnage surveys for vessels up to 24 metres, so that they can be registered under the British Registry of Shipping. The Tonnage Survey is a measurement survey conducted with the vessel either in or out of the water and takes about two hours.
Inspections
Galvanic Corrosion
To see if the vessel‘s underwater metal fittings are being adequately protected against galvanic corrosion by the existing anodes and bonding protection systems that are currently in place. This analysis will also check for any stray current (also referred to as electrolysis) that may be occurring around the vessel or coming from the vessel itself.
Professional Moisture
We use a Sovereign Quantum Marine Moisture Meter which is the most advanced meter on the market and which is specifically designed for the taking of moisture readings on FRP laminates. The meter gives near surface readings and deeper readings inside the laminate and an experienced operator can use this information to determine the water content and areas for concern.
Latest Testimonials
'Talia'
Beneteau Oceanis 373
"We're extremely grateful to Bell Marine Surveying for the work they put into the survey and all the time and support they have given us since our purchase was complete."
- Luke and Laure
Moody 35
"I am finally a very happy boat owner, with a boat which I know is not perfect, but I know what I have."
- Laurin Mueller
Solaris 44
"There are usually concerns when choosing a professional without direct references or in absence of word of mouth recommendation, but the experience with Bell Marine has been extremely good. "
- Enrico Nanni
