Marine Casualty & Damage Surveys
Independent casualty and damage surveys for collision, grounding, storm, sinking, flooding, fire, lightning, and other reported loss events.
Learn MoreMarine Casualty & Insurance Surveying
Independent casualty, damage, claim, repair, valuation, and dispute-support inspections for insurers, adjusters, attorneys, vessel owners, and marine industry stakeholders.
Independent & Objective — No Claim Position
Certified Infrared Thermographer — Level I
Evidence-Based Reports for Claim & Legal Use
Fort Lauderdale · South Florida & Surrounding Areas
Independent & Objective — No Claim Position
Independent and objective — findings based on inspection, records, and industry standards. Payment source or claim position does not influence findings.
Who We Work With
Built for Insurance, Legal & Marine Professionals
Insurance Carriers
Independent Adjusters
Claims Representatives
Attorneys
Boatyards & Repair Facilities
Vessel Owners by Referral
Marine Industry Stakeholders
Pre-Purchase Buyers
Services
Casualty, Insurance & Technical Marine Survey Services
Insurance Claim Documentation
Objective vessel inspection and documentation for carriers, adjusters, claims representatives, attorneys, repair facilities, and vessel owners.
Learn MoreInfrared Thermography
Certified infrared thermal imaging for electrical hot spots, moisture intrusion indicators, hull/deck anomalies, and post-loss investigation support.
Learn MoreRepair Scope Review
Independent repair-scope review for vessels with reported damage, insurance claims, or ongoing repair planning.
Learn MoreValuation Support
Actual cash value, pre-loss value, post-loss value, diminution, repair-versus-total-loss, and market-supported vessel value opinions.
Learn MoreDispute & Litigation Support
Marine inspection, damage documentation, report review, valuation support, technical consultation, and expert support within qualifications.
Learn MoreKey Differentiator
Infrared Thermography in Marine Casualty Inspection
Certified infrared thermal imaging adds a measurable technical layer to casualty and damage inspections. Thermographic findings can support post-loss water intrusion documentation, electrical investigation, hull and deck laminate evaluation, and machinery anomaly detection.
- Electrical hot spots and overloaded circuits
- Moisture intrusion — hull and deck cores
- Post-loss water intrusion documentation
IR findings are indicators interpreted in context with visual inspection, moisture readings, and environmental conditions. They may require confirmation, testing, or specialist review.
FLIR Thermal Inspection
Thermal anomaly — documented for claim support
Certified Infrared Thermographer
Infraspection Institute · Level I
Kyle MacDaniel · No: 18665
About the Surveyor
Kyle MacDaniel — Surveyor, Thermographer & Captain
Marine surveyor, certified thermographer, USCG licensed captain, and lifelong waterman with deep working knowledge of boats from the inside out. His experience spans vessel restoration, fiberglass and aluminum construction, propulsion systems, electrical systems, and damage inspection.
That background translates directly to casualty and insurance survey work — understanding not just what damage looks like, but what caused it, what systems are involved, and what documentation needs to support.
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Casualty, Damage & Thermographic Documentation
Representative survey documentation including damage inspections, thermal imaging, moisture intrusion findings, and vessel condition reporting.
FAQ
Common Questions
A marine casualty survey is an independent inspection of a vessel following a reported loss event — such as collision, grounding, storm, fire, flooding, sinking, or machinery failure. The purpose is to document observed condition and damage, identify visible damage patterns, and provide a written report suitable for claim handling, repair planning, valuation support, or dispute resolution.
Insurance carriers, independent adjusters, claims representatives, attorneys, boatyards, repair facilities, vessel owners, and marine industry stakeholders. All Coast works with any party that requires an objective, independent inspection and written report.
Yes. The surveyor's role is independent and objective. Payment of fees does not influence findings, opinions, recommendations, or conclusions. Reports document what was observed during inspection. Attempts to pressure, direct, or influence the surveyor's findings may result in termination of the assignment, with fees earned to date remaining due.
Infrared thermography uses a calibrated thermal camera to detect temperature differences in vessel structures and systems. It can reveal electrical hot spots, moisture intrusion in hull and deck cores, laminate anomalies, and machinery issues not visible to the naked eye. Thermographic findings are interpreted in context with visual inspection, moisture readings, and other available evidence — they are indicators, not stand-alone conclusions.
Yes. All Coast Marine conducts independent marine casualty and damage surveys for insurance carriers, independent adjusters, claims representatives, attorneys, vessel owners, and repair facilities. Reports are clear, well-documented, and prepared for claim handling, repair planning, valuation support, or dispute resolution.
Casualty and damage surveys are billed at $175/hr with a $750 minimum. Pre-purchase surveys start at $30–$38/ft with a $950 minimum. Condition and value surveys start at $24–$30/ft with a $750 minimum. Consulting, testimony, and specialized services have their own rate structures. See the Fee Schedule page for the complete rate sheet.
All Coast Marine is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and serves clients throughout South Florida and surrounding coastal areas. Travel outside the local service area is available and billed at $100/hr plus expenses.
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Contact All Coast Marine to discuss your vessel, claim, inspection needs, or assignment requirements. Independent, objective, and evidence-based.