Field notes for better surveys and stronger reports.
Read practical articles on survey discipline, reporting, workflow, and risk management, then put the ideas to work inside the app.
What Every Independent Marine Surveyor Should Carry On Board
Essential tools and gear that improve accuracy, efficiency, and safety on every survey....
Step-by-Step Pre-Survey Planning Checklist
A repeatable pre-survey planning process that prevents missed items and reduces liability....
How to Conduct a Systematic Marine Survey Without Missing Critical Defects
A bow-to-stern workflow that reduces omissions and improves report consistency....
Common Marine Survey Mistakes That Lead to Liability
The errors that most often come back to bite surveyors—and how to avoid them....
Writing Clear, Defensible Marine Survey Reports
How to write reports that clients understand and lawyers can’t easily pick apart....
Understanding Hull Construction Types and Their Failure Modes
A surveyor’s guide to what fails on fiberglass, wood, aluminum, steel, and cored hulls....
Moisture Meters: Best Practices and Common Misinterpretations
Use moisture meters as indicators—not verdicts—without overcalling problems....
Identifying Structural Red Flags in Fiberglass Vessels
How to separate cosmetic issues from structural concerns in fiberglass boats....
Surveying Older Wooden Boats: What Changes and What Doesn’t
Wooden boat surveys require different priorities, tools, and expectations....
Engine Room Surveying: What Really Matters
The high-value checks in an engine room—and how to document without overstepping scope....