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San Diego Bay is a recreational haven that attracts boaters from all over the world. Covering roughly 8 square miles and 300 million cubic yards of water, the bay is home to thousands of boats. Whether you need a marine survey or boat appraisal in San Diego, Chula Vista, Mission Bay, or Oceanside, Ocean Marine Surveyors can help. We understand how important providing professional, timely, objective, and comprehensive information can be regarding the condition of your marine vessel.
We specialize in yachts and small craft:
- Pre-Purchase Surveys, Sail and Power
- Damage Claims
- Insurance Renewal Surveys
- Corrosion Surveys
- Cargo and Container Surveys
- Consulting
With over 22 years of boating and marine experience, Ocean Marine Surveyors has the knowledge and qualifications necessary to conduct your next marine survey or valuation. We are current IIMS Affiliates and ABYC® Certified Technicians. Our surveys are held in high regard in the industry as we are recognized for our judgement, competence, and integrity. Whether you are selling, buying, or an insurance company looking to get a detailed assessment of the condition of a vessel, we can help.
Why Choose Us For Your Next San Diego Boat Survey
- 25 Years of boating and Marine experience
- ABYC certified in marine systems
- Recognized by AIMU (American Institute of Marine Underwriters)
- USPAP accredited compliant appraiser
- We include a Marine Survey Report and a Findings and Recommendations Report
- Emails and phone calls are promptly responded to
- 24hr Report turnaround time
- Competitive pricing across all our service offerings
- Approved through Homeland Security's TWIC
What Our Clients Have to Say
Ocean Marine Surveyors, Inc
201 East Coast Highway, Newport Beach
5.0 252 reviews
- Janet Peck ★★★★★ a month ago I am writing to wholeheartedly recommend George Malhiot for his exemplary work with Ocean Marine. My involvement with George began when a client requested a comprehensive warehouse risk assessment. Due to various conflicts on my end, I … More reached out to George to act as my correspondent, and he graciously accepted.From the outset, George demonstrated exceptional professionalism and expertise. His thorough approach and attention to detail resulted in a highly accurate assessment that both my client and I found impressive. The insights he provided were invaluable to myself and my client, and his ability to communicate complex information clearly made a significant difference in our project's success.I have no doubt that George’s dedication and skill will be an asset in any future endeavors he undertakes. Please feel free to contact me if you require any further information.Janet M Peck, Professor & Sr. Marine Surveyor
- Garrett Seibert ★★★★★ a month ago I was in a tight time crunch to get a pre purchase boat survey done. Ocean Marine Surveyors had an open slot for me only 4 days after initial contact. My surveyor Jeff was very knowledgeable, friendly, and produced a report for me in less … More than 48 hrs after the survey, which helped to expedite the sale. I would have no problem recommending their services in the future. Pricing is competitive and final product is top notch. Thanks OMS!!
- Christophe Tellis ★★★★★ 3 months ago Ocean Marine surveyors were excellent. They accommodated my crazy schedule with getting everybody on the same time. The surveyor Mark Davenport was excellent and very thorough. You definitely felt like he was on your side as far as trying … More to make sure the boat was in good condition and notify you about any possible issues or needs that you will run into. They were fair priced in comparison to other Companies. They showed up on time if not even a little bit early and got through the process very quickly.
- Ian ★★★★★ 3 months ago Having not dealt with ocean freight before, we needed a seaworthy certificate as soon as possible, once our shipping forwarder notified us that one was required. After a bit of searching in the Arizona area and finding only marine surveyors … More that handled boats and not shipping containers, I happened upon Ocean Marine Surveyors in the interest of potentially getting this done at the port or having someone fly out to certify the container.George answered the request and coordinated a next-day flight to Phoenix to get our container certified for ocean transit. George was upfront, friendly, and professional. The entire certification process was thorough and went smoothly - he even provided additional instructions to ensure that the container was properly labeled with the necessary identification.
- Amanda Meeks ★★★★★ 3 months ago Ocean Marine Surveyors exceeded all expectations during my first boat purchase experience. Jeff's dedication to detail was evident in the final report, which was not only thorough but also included clear recommendations and incredibly … More detailed pictures. As a first-time boat buyer, this process was essential for me to fully understand what I was getting into. Thanks to Jeff's comprehensive analysis, I was able to identify potential risks and necessary repairs that I hadn't considered. Because of the detailed report, I ultimately decided not to buy the boat, which saved me from making a costly mistake. The OMS team's commitment to quality and excellence is truly appreciated, and I will definitely be using them again for my next potential boat purchase. Highly recommended!
- Jonathan Monte ★★★★★ 3 months ago My broker at Denison Yachts recommended me to use Mark Davenport with Ocean Marine Surveyors. Mark did a fantastic job performing the survey, he explained his findings along the way which helped me have a greater understanding of the issues … More he found. Mark was friendly, professional and very thorough, which gave me confidence in his detailed survey. I highly recommend Ocean Marine Surveyors and will be using them next time I upgrade to a larger boat!
- Gilles Beauvais ★★★★★ 3 months ago I had a pre-purchase survey performed in Long Beach by Ocean Marine Surveyors on July 16, 2024 for a 53' monohull and they did not disappoint.I did appreciate their most practical and common sense approach they take with their surveys. … More Their style and work ethic was quite impressive.My surveyor Mark Davenport, had great practical/professional insights which were invaluable in moving forward with my boat buying process.Mark also found some serious deficiencies that had been missed by a different surveyor company on this boat in a previous 2023 sale. These new deficiencies were all addressed by the seller.He also provided the two separate comprehensive survey formats which was nice and gives the buyer flexibility on sharing etc.I am happy to report that with Mark's aid, we were able to get a final acceptance agreement and have closed on the deal.It was an absolute pleasure to work with surveyor Mark and George (owner) on this biggest boat purchase of mine.I have to say, everyone at Ocean Marine Surveyors did excel in delivering great and efficient customer service.I was very glad to have had these folks in my corner on this boat buy.Cheers,Gilles Beauvais - Canada
- Melody K ★★★★★ 4 months ago George at Ocean Marine Surveyors came through for me when my insurance company gave me a cancellation notice that required a survey to reinstate. He was able to accommodate my schedule in a quick turnaround and provide a detailed report … More that satisfied the insurance company and gave me a road map for future maintenance. Enjoyed the interaction.
- Michael Gaines ★★★★★ 4 months ago My insurance company tried to be a typical insurance company and pull a fast one in order to cancel my policy I've had for 17 years! I needed a valuation and condition survey completed, a report written and sent to them by the end … More of the next business day. George and his team at Ocean Marine Surveyors were incredibly efficient and had everything completed with time to spare the following day!!! The insurance company was given everything they asked for, in the last minute time frame they asked for it. My policy was renewed and I didn't have to sweat trying to find a brand new policy and being uninsured for who knows how long, AND paying probably 3 times my normal premium. It just reminded me that insurance companies are all crooks! Thanks to folks like George and OMS, they didn't win this time... "the little guy" did!!!I'll be happy to use Ocean Marine Surveyors for any future needs, thanks to their extra effort, knowledge and professionalism...Michael Gaines
- Adventures of Two Afloat ★★★★★ 5 months ago Jeff was on time, professional, thorough, very knowledgable, and response to my specific concerns and requests. The final documents were delivered promptly and demonstrated exceptional attention to detail. I've been involved in pre-purchase … More surveys for a wide range of boats, and this was amongst the top in terms of quality and value. Highly recommend.
- Hollis Hankins Jr. ★★★★★ 5 months ago What a great team to work with, from the amazingly quick response time to flying across the country in 4 days notice... Jeff is amazing, George runs a great team. I now know everything about my new ship and what its gonna take to make her … More a new Star.........
- TA Lyon ★★★★★ 6 months ago George was prompt, patient and seemed very knowledgeable. He is very personable and did not mind at all that I followed him around like a puppy dog asking him questions as he crawled around the boat. And when we found the boats house … More batteries were dead with no access to AC (on a mooring ball), he took it in stride, waiting until we were able to connect to AC at the haul out….which also got delayed due to low tide. Like I say, George remained patient through the whole day. And he turned the survey repot around in two days.
- eric sim ★★★★★ 6 months ago I have not yet received the survey report, which is the reason I retained the services of OMS Inc. Regardless of how that report reads, I am very impressed with the thoroughness, knowledge and professionalism that George exhibited during … More the inspection. It is obious that he possesses a wealth of experience in the marine environment and he is more than willing to share his knowledge and expertise. I feel fortunate to have met with him and look forward to receiving the report. My family and friends will be onboard and any/all issues on this vessel that night potentially jeopardize their safety are of utmost importance to me. Having George's input is of immense value.Thank youEric Simison
- John Conor Hyder ★★★★★ 6 months ago Amazing experience from beginning to end.Survey was very very thorough, and I had a final report in-hand in a day. Even had recommendations on local shops to fix certain items called out in the report.All in, I’d recommend to anyone needing … More a survey. I was very happy with the whole process
- SKY PHOTOGRAPHY LA ★★★★★ 7 months ago Rick is a fantastic guy!! one that you can trustAlways available for any question, my rate is 10And I’ll definitely will use him on my next purchase! Thanks buddy for everything!!
- Randy Jarvis ★★★★★ 7 months ago I was fortunate to have contracted Ocean Surveyors and more so George Malhiot to conduct a survey on a Sea Rey 55.The scheduling was friendly a very accommodating.George was prompt and during the survey he was extremely knowledgeable,efficient … More yet friendly and the entire process enjoyable!George also provided an abundance of tips and insight!Without a doubt Ocean Surveyors would and will be my first choice.
- Gil Gibson ★★★★★ 7 months ago These guys are fantastic. I called for a last minute survey and they jumped on it the next day and I had my full report in 24 hours. They were very professional and did a great job of communicating and keeping me posted during the entire … More process. I highly recommend Ocean Marine Surveyors for all your survey needs!
- James Snyder ★★★★★ 8 months ago I felt like I hit the jackpot with George as my surveyor. His credentials and wealth of knowledge made my survey worth every penny. I also appreciate how open and honest he was with evaluating my boat and giving valuable insight on how … More to proceed.
- Ed Robitaille ★★★★★ 8 months ago Scheduling was very easy and quick. My survey Mark Davenport was very thorough but not pick nicky. He expanded every thing he looked and told why he wrote up a few things also made some good suggestions on a few maintenance things.Great … More experience would recommend Ocean Marine Surveyors.
- FunZone Boats ★★★★★ 8 months ago George has been taking care of our fleet of commercial tour vessels for a few years now.And has done a great job thank you so muchFun Zone Boat Co. Newport Beach ,Ca
- Judy Blandford ★★★★★ 9 months ago I've delt with at least 6 boat brokers during my 50+ years of boating. George is the best, without question. He knows boats. Very competent.
- JP B. ★★★★★ 10 months ago My insurance requested an updated marine survey on very short notice. George and team helped me get one done within the required time. They were professional and communicated efficiently throughout. I highly recommend them.
- JP ★★★★★ 10 months ago My insurance requested an updated marine survey on very short notice. George and team helped me get one done within the required time. They were professional and communicated efficiently throughout. I highly recommend them.
- Mike Troutman ★★★★★ 10 months ago I’d like to start my five star review with my first call to the company. I believe I spoke with Tonya, very professional and personal. The company kept me updated as to my appointment in communications and Jeff are surveyor was thorough … More and answered all my questions I would highly recommend and use them again when we have to have our next spot surveyed
- Michael Basso ★★★★★ 10 months ago Experienced, honest, and fair surveyors. Some of the best in the business. Used them for surveys on multiple boats and have always been pleased with the results, with no surprises coming up post-closing. Top notch service
- Barry White ★★★★★ 11 months ago Survey by George Malhiot from Ocean Marine was thorough, detailed & the turn around time for report the next day. George is a cheerful chap while very serious about his work. I would use him again if I could afford a newer & bigger … More boat.
- Randy Klopf ★★★★★ 11 months ago Overall a Great experience. I felt very confident with George’s knowledge of my vessel and felt he took his time and was very thorough. I wouldn’t hesitate to use Ocean Marine Surveyors again in the future.
- Nathan Oishi ★★★★★ 11 months ago Mark was very professional and personable and real. The service is extremely thorough and top notch. Tanya, who does the scheduling was very sweet and helpful, and made sure that everything was in order the whole way through. I would … More definitely recommend this group for Marine Surveys.
- Dennis McNeil ★★★★★ a year ago Jeff did a great job on my 1970 Woody Grand Banks. very helpful. Gave good guidance and evaluation on where I was and where I needed to be. Thank you!
- Skipper Cirelli ★★★★★ a year ago Really great experience with George. He knows boats inside and out. He was able to catch things within the first 2 minutes that I would have never noticed. Great, and very professional. Highly recommend.
- Phil M ★★★★★ a year ago I thought George did a very thorough job surveying my boat. It was completed on time and delivered via email making the whole process very smooth. I would definitely recommend!
- N R ★★★★★ a year ago We really appreciated Jeff's expertise and demeanor. After years of living aboard, I thought I knew everything about my boat, but I learned a few very important things. Thanks so much!
- Nothus Rex ★★★★★ a year ago We really appreciated Jeff's expertise and demeanor. After years of living aboard, I thought I knew everything about my boat, but I learned a few very important things. Thanks so much!
- Daysun Shine ★★★★★ a year ago We really appreciated Jeff's expertise and demeanor. After years of living aboard, I thought I knew everything about my boat, but I learned a few very important things. Thanks so much!
- Melissa Day ★★★★★ a year ago We had the best experience with Ocean Marine Surveyors! Mark Davenport was so knowledgeable and thorough doing our survey for a used Catalina sailboat. We appreciated all of his insights and he sent us the completed survey in a timely manner. … More We feel completely comfortable moving forward with the purchase after having such a thorough survey completed! THANK YOU, Mark!
- Jim K ★★★★★ a year ago Mark was very professional and thorough. Found lots of items I never would have seen and explained in depth what needed attention and what could wait. Absolutely impressed.
- Luca Ceccarelli ★★★★★ a year ago George was awesome! The team was prompt and responsive and my survey was detailed, accurate and delivered very quickly. Def recommend!
- Pablo Sagion ★★★★★ a year ago George was amazing. Made it a point to explain the process and took his time going over all the items inspected and provided a very detailed pre-purchase report. If you are on the market to buy a boat or need insurance inspection I highly … More encourage to contact Ocean Marine Surveyors.
- Jamie Gull ★★★★★ a year ago We used George at Ocean Marine Surveyors for an out of water hull survey in Marina Del Rey. It was easy to schedule, communication was good leading up to the day, he was on-time, professional, thorough, and pleasant. Would definitely recommend … More him.
- Robert Abiusi ★★★★★ a year ago I was buying a boat located in California and I live in Florida. Needless to say, having to line up the broker, hull survey and engine survey was daunting. Tonya at Ocean Marine was literally like an angel sent from God. She made the process … More seamless and gave me confidence that I had chosen the right place. Thank you guys again for all your help. Rob.
- Todd Nee ★★★★★ a year ago George was amazing! He did a very thorough job and was friendly educating and funny the entire time. Highly recommend!
- Joseph Reed ★★★★★ a year ago Needed a pre-purchase survey done, out of my local area, on Camp Pendleton, and on quick notice too (3 days). Ocean Marine Surveyors was my 3rd call - got their number from a local shipyard. Tanya, who answered, was extremely knowledgeable, … More friendly and communicative, and got all the logistics squared away. Jeff, who did the survey, was on time, friendly, and very knowledgeable as well. The price for the survey was reasonable and inline with other quotes. The report on the findings of the survey was very thorough, with good pictures, and quite helpful in determining whether to move forward with the boat. Thank you guys for such a good survey experience!
- Isabella Una ★★★★★ a year ago Great experience & fast and thorough inspection and summary by George. George answered every question I had patiently. Great follow up communication too. We enjoyed our survey! Thank you!
- Emmelia dancer ★★★★★ a year ago Great experience & fast and thorough inspection and summary by George. George answered every question I had patiently. Great follow up communication too. We enjoyed our survey! Thank you!
- Dave S ★★★★★ a year ago We called 3 certified Marine Surveyors to evaluate a 2011 Sea Ray 310 Sundancer. Ocean Marine Surveyors was immediately responsive, thoroughly professional and very easy to work with. Jeff worked seamlessly with our broker to schedule and … More complete a thorough, complete survey including sea trial and haul out. Jeff answered very many questions with patience and warmly professional attitude. The survey was excellent and I most highly recommend Ocean Marine Surveyors to anyone looking to purchase a boat. Thanks, Jeff!!!
- Henry Saenz ★★★★★ a year ago George was great. He surveyed a boat for me in a timely manner and had the report completed within a day. I highly recommend this professional company to anyone who needs their services.
- Ed Aikey ★★★★★ a year ago Contacted the office via phone and was greeted by the pleasant office staff. Scheduling the appointment was a breeze. The assigned surveyor was on time, completed what needed to be done. The final survey report was delivered as promised. … More Could have not asked more. Great Job Team Ocean Marine!!
- Dan Loritz ★★★★★ a year ago First time buying a boat. My surveyor, Jeff, was friendly, easy to work with, and answered all of my questions. The survey I received a few days later was very thorough, easy to understand, and professional looking. Gave me a good list … More of items to fix and others to be aware of. Highly recommended.
- James yates ★★★★★ a year ago Jeff was excellent and did a thorough inspection. He was also a pleasure to talk with. Staff was very nice and was easy to work with getting the survey and the bailout changed due to the weather. I would definitely use them again.
- Bahador Aghakoochek ★★★★★ a year ago George and Jeff were very pleasant to work with and schedule a survey for a boat I was purchasing. Jeff was on time, extremely knowledgeable, and detailed in his work. He even went the extra mile to stay longer and answer all of our questions. … More I highly recommend Ocean Marine Surveyors to anyone who is not sure who to hire to do their boat survey. I have referred to them by many well known people in the boating industry. Great job and thank you for all of your help!
- Shauna Gingras ★★★★★ 2 years ago George and the team were fantastic!! As first time boat buyers we had a ton of questions and George took as much time as needed to answer them for us.
An incredible value add was that he took the time to explain things that we didn’t even … More know to ask questions about. Going above and beyond our expectations.
The entire process was very smooth, from booking to final report, we were updated every step of the way.
Would very highly recommend using Ocean Marine Surveyors! - Phil Templer ★★★★★ 2 years ago Jeff Broder was the boat surveyor at Ocean Marine assigned to us for our new purchase boat inspection last month. Jeff was professional, knowledgeable and thorough. We were provided with a detailed survey report that was understandable … More to us as well as acceptable to the marina we were looking to berth the boat at. He also was easy to talk to and provided some tips regarding the boat's maintenance and operation. I would definitely recommend Jeff and Ocean Marine Surveyors.
- Paul Karasick ★★★★★ 2 years ago Great company. Really helpful when I called the office. Jeff showed up early, did a thorough check of my boat and got the report sent when promised.
I’m a happy customer and would use them again if I ever buy another boat. - Geoffrey T. Ruppert ★★★★★ 2 years ago I used Ocean Marine when purchasing my 1954 K-38 sailboat, "Valentine".They did a fantastic job. They were honest, fair and very professional. Scheduling the appointment was very easy as Tonya in the office is very prompt, available … More and professional.They sent their wood boat expert Jeff. He is a great guy and extremely knowledgable. Has experience running boatyard. Fiberglass, steel and wood knowledge...He went above and beyond, and stopped to explain what he saw along the way... Will use them again and highly recommend!Excellent group of marine professionals and knowledge.
- Zach N ★★★★★ 2 years ago I had a great experience with Jeff from Ocean Marine Surveyors. He did the pre-purchase survey of my 1984 Islander Bahama 30, Carol Marie, in July 2022. He arrived twenty minutes early and was very professional. He also came out on only … More a few day’s notice. Jeff did a review of all of the systems on the boat and prepared a three tiered report on the findings with comments as well as a separate survey for the insurer. I felt that the price he arrived at was fair and very close to what I’d worked out with the seller. He also provided the survey and report in a very timely manner. The survey was on a Friday and I had the survey and report on Monday, which was critical as far as getting insurance and slip applications finished up on time. I highly recommend Jeff and Ocean Marine Surveyors if you have the need for a survey.
- daryl holmes ★★★★★ 2 years ago Ocean Marine was a great experience. They were prompt, courteous, patient, and thorough. I didn’t know much about boats, and they came out and answered all my questions and concerns. They were extremely patient as they knew I was a layman. … More Their report was straightforward and honest which is exactly what I wanted. I will definitely use them again. Jeff was my surveyor on my 95 Baja
- James Ruggiero ★★★★★ 2 years ago I needed a quick survey and George took care of it right away. I was very satisfied with the report and the reasonable fee. I will use him on future assignments.
- Nicholas Morris ★★★★★ 2 years ago Jeff showed up early and started right away. Very detailed and found a few things in need of attention I never would have thought of. The report showed our the next day which really helped. Very satisfied with his work.
- Faviola Acosta ★★★★★ 2 years ago We use Ocean Marine Surveyors services when we purchase our first boat, George was so helpful and answered all our questions, he gave us so much information on how to take care of our boat and did an amazing job, we are very satisfied with … More his services and will definitely recommend
- Edwin Gean ★★★★★ 2 years ago George was the marine surveyor who did the survey for the boat we were planning to purchase.
George is a very friendly guy, knows what he was doing, very thorough and experienced. I certainly would recommend him and the Ocean Marine Surveyors, … More Inc. for all your marine survey needs!! - Patrick Jones ★★★★★ 2 years ago Very painless easy and fairly affordable, the person who made my initial report for the vessel I needed surveyed had made some grammar errors and before I could even open the report the owner or CEO of this company personally emailed me … More a more professionally typed up report so in regards to professionalism I would rather it a 10 the women on the phone Tanya was extremely helpful and overall I would recommend this company to do my friends surveys, keep up the good work.
- Rick Beardsley ★★★★★ 2 years ago Tanya and George gave us excellent, quick and professonal service at a very reasonable cost. I highly recommend them.
- Bud Wierenga ★★★★★ 3 years ago Great company. Efficient and Professional. Thanks to Jeff George and team!
- Rick Shaw ★★★★★ 3 years ago The help I received when I first called made set the appointment. She was very helpful and my survey was done on schedule and very informative. I would recommend .
- Randy Shrier ★★★★★ 3 years ago I had called and the next day George come out and was even 15 minutes early. Had the report the same day. Would highly recommend!
- Ian Harvey ★★★★★ 3 years ago George was easy to work with and very knowledgeable. He pointed out a number of positives as well as areas that needed work with the boat we had surveyed.
We feel much better with the choice we made with the added input. - Justin Shockley ★★★★★ 3 years ago If you need a survey this is the place. From the moment I called with lots of questions they absolutely provided service that was above and beyond. I highly recommend this team as they do a wonderful job.
- Rick Masso ★★★★★ 3 years ago Very easy and efficient company to work with. Got the survey scheduled for 3 days out. Jeff showed up on time and did a thorough job. Even gave me a quick email to let me know there were no major issues right after he finished. Had the … More survey in my email next day. Complete and explained well with great pictures too. Very highly recommend Ocean Marine Surveyors!
- Greg Schorr ★★★★★ 3 years ago Responsive, professional, and friendly! They took care of surveying our two work boats quickly and professionally. We will definitely use them again
- Harold Raleigh ★★★★★ 3 years ago Very professional surveyor who missed nothing. This was very helpful in my buying decision which was no. It saved me about $6000 in labor plus parts. Good looking boat with unseen issues. Thanks for saving my neck. Will use again.
- Chuck Layne ★★★★★ 3 years ago They are very knowledgeable and experienced, it was a very positive experience! They are very professional, and very prompt with their arrival time. They are very appreciated on my end 100% 🙌
- DARYL RHEUARK ★★★★★ 3 years ago Great experience. Scheduling with great follow up. Best survey experience I’ve ever had. The report was in my hands the next day.
- cheryl Chrisman ★★★★☆ 3 years ago Jeff is a gem and wealth of information. I would recommend Ocean marine surveyors in a heart beat. Above average service, for sure!😉
- Joe Rasic ★★★★★ 3 years ago We called several surveyors before deciding on Ocean Marine. The office team was great. They answered my questions since I am a first time boat owner. They walked me through the process and were great. On the day of the survey, Jeff … More was early and prepared. He went through just about every detail on the boat. The report came back to us about 36 hours later and had great details and insight. 100% recommend!
- Daniel Wu ★★★★★ 3 years ago Thanks Jeff for a very thorough investigation, appreciate your professionalism, will return to you again for the next boat!
- Chrizelle Quevedo ★★★★★ 3 years ago Worked with OMS for several years now and coordinated 30+ vessel surveys with OMS. George is punctual, diligent and professional. His reports are detailed and easy to read. He's very responsive and has always provided a quick turnaround … More for reports. Would absolutely recommend OMS.
- Paul Scharf ★★★★★ 3 years ago Great service, nice people, and knowledgeable help. Unexpectedly helpful in areas I didn’t expect.
- Greg Wessel ★★★★★ 3 years ago I had a container surveyed for certification by ocean marine surveyors, and they did a fantastic job at working us into the schedule at short notice, and promptly filed the report. Would highly recommend.
- Craig Barnes ★★★★★ 3 years ago I had a wonderful experience with George and Ocean Marine Surveyors. I would recommend them in a second.
- Jon Bates ★★★★★ 3 years ago George and company are straight forward, to the point. I have used Ocean Marine Surveyors multiple times over the years. Very knowledgeable, extremally fair, and punctual. I would highly recommend.
- Pablo Figueroa ★★★★★ 3 years ago If you are looking for a surveyor look no further George is your guy. Highly recommended.
- Dr. J Hernandez ★★★★★ 3 years ago The customer service and the personal attention by George is professional and very knowledgeable Highly recommend Ocean Marine Surveyors.
- Chris Doane ★★★★★ 3 years ago Ocean Marine Surveyors were excellent, professional, and extremely knowledgeable! Highly recommend them for a thorough boat survey. George did a great inspection of our potential purchase boat, and explained things in a way that we could … More understand. Also, I really liked the official survey report we were emailed after the inspection.
Before you buy a boat, get Ocean Marine Surveyors to do a boat survey so you know what you are getting! - Chris Jester ★★★★★ 3 years ago As a broker, I have worked with George from Ocean Marine Surveyors on several occasions. He was prompt, thorough and informative to the client on each survey.
- Heathens ★★★★★ 3 years ago Great services. Super fast and friendly. I don't need these services very often, but they will be my go to when I do.
- Larry Touquet ★★★★★ 3 years ago Great job Ocean Marine and thanks George for pointing some of the
things that needed attention all of which have been corrected. Your boat
knowledge is wonderful and very appreciated - Kim ★★★★★ 3 years ago George was professional, personable and efficient. We would definitely recommend him!
- Fares Ustwani ★★★★★ 5 years ago George was not able to make it so he sent his best guy Jeff. It was a pleasure to talk and work with him inspecting the boat. Very informative and honest. A diligent worker that I would use everytime moving forward. Thanks guys for all … More your efforts you make yacht buying easy.
- Duncan Taylor ★★★★★ 5 years ago
- First Watch Marine ★★★★★ 5 years ago As marine technicians and mechanics, we are always happy to meet other professionals who have a similar focus on quality and service as we do. Yesterday I met George from Ocean Marine Surveyors at a boatyard where we were both involved … More in inspection of a very nice yacht for the potential buyer. I was immediately impressed with his professional appearance and demeanor, and he asked intelligent questions. A pleasure to work with. Highly recommended!
- Marissa Kramer ★★★★★ 5 years ago I contacted George last week for a Survey/Appraisal for insurance purposes for our Retrofitted 1979 ski boat. First of all, George answered the phone right away and he was very patient with me as we talked through the process. I let him … More know that we were under a bit of time constraint and he said he could come to our house that same day, within just a few hours even!! He was punctual and communicated every detail with me during the survey. He worked quickly and even though is was 100 degrees that day, he was professional and very pleasant!! Our report was emailed to us early the next morning and it was very detailed and thorough! I was able to send the appraisal off and we were insured that very same day!! George even sent me a text after our boat’s maiden voyage to check how everything went!! EXCELLENT SERVICE!!! Thanks George!! 😄
- John Crockford ★★★★★ 7 years ago I contacted George about doing a survey on a boat, he really bent over backwards to accommodate my schedule, even tho He was very booked. As it turned out, we decided against the boat purchase, but George was very understanding and cancelled … More the survey and refunded my monies. If I find another boat in that area, I will definitely call George! JRC
- Albertine Huizing ★★★★★ 7 years ago George is a lifesaver, I have a wooden 1971 Grand Banks Classic that marinas do not want in their marina, because of other bad experiences. When George wrote an extensive report and valued my yacht higher than purchase price, George recognized … More all of the work was done and wrote the report accordingly. Now marinas are much more accepting of letting me dock my boat pretty much anywhere! Thanks George!
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Vessel appraisals consist of an inspection and report designed to provide you with thoroughly researched fair market value.
Cargo Damage Reports
Cargo and container surveys are performed to determine the extent and cause of the damage during transport.
Sea Trials
The goal of any sea trial is to test the propulsion systems and controls in real-life conditions. Sea trials are important as vessels cannot be thoroughly assessed while inside a marina.
Our Guarantee
We guarantee our marine surveys to be accepted by your bank and insurance underwriter. If our survey is rejected due to the quality or limitations of the report, simply have the underwriter (not the agent or broker) forward us a letter on company letterhead stating the reason for the rejection, and the survey fee will be promptly refunded.
Fast Turnaround Time
We understand tight schedules. Our report turnaround time is the fastest in the industry.
Qualified Expert
We are experts in our field, a current NAMS Member, and ABYC Certified in Marine Systems
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Survey reports are guaranteed to be accepted by every known lender and insurance carrier
Serving the Entire San Diego Area
Ocean Marine Surveyors is proud to provide professional marine survey services in the San Diego area, including.
- San Diego
- Mission Bay
- Coronado
- San Marcos
- El Cajon
- Carlsbad
- Vista
- Oceanside
- Poway
- Encinitas
- Escondido
- Chula Vista
- La Mesa
- Solana Beach
- Rancho Santa Fe
- Point Loma
- Rancho Bernardo
- Spring Valley
We provide pre-purchase surveys, insurance surveys, appraisal surveys, damage surveys, cargo surveys, and consulting for prospective and current boat owners as well as insurance underwriters.
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