Independent Marine Survey
Marine Casualty & Insurance Surveying
Independent casualty, damage, claim, repair, valuation, and dispute-support inspections for insurers, adjusters, attorneys, vessel owners, and marine industry stakeholders.
All Coast Marine documents observed vessel condition. Findings are based on inspection, available records, industry standards, and supporting documentation. Payment source or claim position does not influence findings, opinions, or conclusions.
Clients & Partners
Who We Work With
All Coast Marine works with any party that requires an objective, independent inspection and defensible written report.
Insurance Carriers
Independent inspection and written reports for carrier claim evaluation.
Independent Adjusters
Objective damage documentation to support assignment handling.
Claims Representatives
Clear, well-documented findings for claim files and review.
Attorneys
Technical consultation, report review, and expert support within qualifications.
Boatyards & Repair Facilities
Independent repair scope review and damage documentation.
Vessel Owners by Referral
Objective inspection for owners involved in claims or dispute situations.
Marine Industry Stakeholders
Technical inspection and reporting for any party requiring independent findings.
Core Service
Casualty & Damage Surveys
All Coast Marine provides independent marine casualty and damage surveys for vessels involved in collision, grounding, storm exposure, sinking, flooding, fire, lightning, machinery failure, structural damage, water intrusion, and other reported loss events.
The purpose of a casualty survey is to document the vessel's condition, identify visible damage, evaluate damage patterns where appropriate, review available information, and provide a clear written report for claim handling, repair planning, valuation support, or dispute resolution.
- Collision and grounding damage
- Storm and weather exposure
- Sinking, flooding, and water intrusion
- Fire and lightning damage
- Machinery failure and structural damage
- Damage documentation for claim handling
- Repair planning and valuation support
Hull damage documentation — evidence-based reporting
Insurance Support
Insurance Claim Documentation
All Coast Marine provides objective vessel inspection and documentation services for insurance carriers, independent adjusters, claims representatives, attorneys, repair facilities, and vessel owners.
Reports are prepared to assist with claim evaluation by documenting observed damage, vessel condition, areas inspected, inspection limitations, supporting photographs, repair considerations, and findings that may be relevant to the reported loss.
Independence Notice
The surveyor does not prepare reports to support a predetermined claim position. Findings represent observed conditions. Payment source does not influence report content, opinions, or conclusions.
Technical Documentation
Cause & Origin Documentation
All Coast can document observed damage patterns, likely points of failure where supportable, vessel systems involved, and whether conditions appear consistent with the reported event.
Opinions are limited by access, available evidence, and the scope of inspection. All Coast does not overstate conclusions beyond what the physical evidence and inspection findings support.
- Observed damage pattern documentation
- Likely points of failure where supportable
- Vessel systems involved in the event
- Consistency with reported loss event
- Opinions limited to supportable inspection evidence
Key Technical Differentiator
Infrared Thermography
Certified infrared thermal imaging is a significant technical differentiator in marine casualty and damage inspection. Thermal imaging can reveal conditions not visible during a standard visual inspection — supporting post-loss documentation, electrical investigation, and hull and deck evaluation.
Applications Include:
- Electrical hot spots and overloaded circuits
- Moisture intrusion indicators in hull and deck cores
- Hull and deck laminate anomalies
- Post-loss water intrusion documentation
- Machinery and electrical investigation support
- Air-conditioning and system anomalies
Important — Scope of Thermographic Findings
Infrared imaging is not a stand-alone conclusion. Thermographic findings are interpreted in context with visual inspection, moisture readings, system operation, environmental conditions, and other available evidence. IR findings are indicators that may require confirmation, testing, disassembly, or specialist review.
Engine compartment — thermal anomaly documented
Certified Infrared Thermographer
Infraspection Institute · Level I
Kyle MacDaniel · No: 18665
Technical Review
Repair Scope Review
All Coast provides independent repair-scope review for vessels with reported damage, insurance claims, or ongoing repair planning.
This is not a repair estimate and does not replace a qualified repair facility. It provides independent documentation and technical observations that may assist insurers, adjusters, owners, attorneys, and repair professionals.
- Independent review of proposed repair scope
- Technical observations on repair approach
- Documentation for claim review
- Assists insurers, adjusters, attorneys, and owners
Valuation Support
Valuation Support
Valuation opinions may consider make, model, year, equipment, condition, market data, comparable sales, prior survey information, maintenance history, damage history, and available documentation.
- Actual cash value
- Pre-loss value
- Post-loss value
- Diminution considerations
- Repair-versus-total-loss discussions
- Market-supported vessel value
Legal & Dispute Support
Dispute & Litigation Support
All Coast provides support for dispute and litigation matters including marine inspection, damage documentation, report review, valuation support, technical consultation, and expert support within qualifications.
- Marine inspection and damage documentation
- Report review and analysis
- Valuation support
- Technical consultation
- Expert support within qualifications
Scope of Opinion
All Coast does not provide legal opinions or advocate for unsupported conclusions. Expert support is provided within the scope of the surveyor's qualifications, inspection findings, and available evidence.
Service Area
All Coast Marine is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and serves clients throughout South Florida and surrounding coastal areas including Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Monroe, and the Keys.
Travel outside the local service area is available for appropriate assignments. Travel time and expenses are billed in addition to survey fees. Contact Kyle to discuss assignments outside the primary service area.
Report Turnaround
Written reports are typically delivered within 24–72 hours of inspection completion, depending on scope, complexity, and required documentation.
Expedited report delivery is available for urgent claim or repair situations, subject to rush assignment fees.
Contact All Coast directly to discuss turnaround needs for time-sensitive assignments.
Professional Standards
Independence & Professional Boundaries
Surveyor Independence
The surveyor's role is independent and objective. Payment of fees does not influence findings, opinions, recommendations, or conclusions. Attempts to pressure, direct, interfere with, or influence the surveyor's findings may result in termination of the assignment, with fees earned to date remaining due.
Preliminary Comments Are Not Final Opinions
Preliminary comments made during inspection are not final opinions. Final opinions are provided only in the written report after review of findings, photographs, documents, and supporting information.
Scope of Conclusions
All opinions and conclusions are limited by access, available evidence, and the scope of inspection. All Coast does not overstate conclusions beyond what the physical evidence and inspection findings support. All Coast does not provide legal opinions or advocate for unsupported positions.
Professional Fee Schedule
Transparent, Professional Fees
Casualty and damage surveys start at $750 minimum. View the complete fee schedule including all service types, hourly rates, and payment terms.
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Contact All Coast Marine to discuss your vessel, claim, or inspection requirements. Independent, objective, evidence-based.