Murphy Marine Surveys Ltd — Sound Surveys, Sound Advice.
Pre-purchase, insurance and condition surveys for motor and sailing craft — carried out with the same rigour applied to SOLAS-compliant vessels, not a checklist glance.
Full structural, mechanical and safety assessment before you commit. Out-of-water inspection, engine hours and history check, and a plain-English report you can actually use to negotiate.
Condition reports formatted to what underwriters actually ask for — valuation, seaworthiness, and any remedial work required to keep cover in place.
Ongoing condition monitoring for owners and brokers — useful ahead of a sale, after storage lay-up, or simply for peace of mind between seasons.
Post-incident assessment for insurance claims — cause and extent of damage, repair scope, and a report formatted for your claims adjuster.
Compliance examinations for small commercial vessels under the MCA Code of Practice — for charter, sail training, or commercial passenger use.
I'm Paul Murphy, an MCA-qualified Deck Officer with 14+ years' experience aboard yachts from 22m to 63m. Every survey I write is shaped by years of being personally accountable for a vessel's compliance and condition — not just observing it.
I also hold a BSc (Hons) in Yacht Manufacturing & Surveying, and have handled Flag and Class survey responsibility directly onboard — so this isn't a career change, it's a natural extension of what I already do.
A short call to understand the vessel, your timeline, and what the survey needs to achieve — purchase, insurance, or valuation.
Full hull, deck, mechanical and safety inspection, in and out of the water where required, with photographic evidence throughout.
A clear written report — condition, defects, valuation guidance — delivered within an agreed turnaround, not weeks later.
Available afterwards to talk through findings with you, your broker, or your insurer directly.
A representative example of the scope and depth covered in a typical pre-purchase report — not an account of a specific past client.
Osmosis check, keel bolts, rudder stock, deck core moisture readings.
Engine hours and condition, drivetrain, seacocks, steering gear.
Standing rigging, safety equipment in-date, electrical and gas systems.
First client slot open — Devon & Cornwall
First client slot open — Devon & Cornwall
First client slot open — Devon & Cornwall
No case studies published yet — Murphy Marine Surveys Ltd is newly established. What stands behind every report instead: 14+ years working aboard yachts from 22m to 63m, a BSc (Hons) in Yacht Manufacturing & Surveying, and direct Flag & Class survey responsibility held onboard. Early clients are welcome to be featured here with their permission.
No VAT charged, no travel cost within Devon & Cornwall. Rates above apply to vessels up to 15m. Vessels over 15m: +£7/m. Steel or aluminium hulls: +£12/m. Multihulls quoted individually, as inspection time roughly doubles per hull. Coding survey fees are charged separately from the Certifying Authority's own administration fees. Get in touch with your vessel's details for a fixed quote.
Based in Devon, covering the South West. Fill in the vessel details and I'll come back to you with availability and a quote.