DCV Survey Inspections
AMSA DCV Statutory Surveys
Principal Surveyor Guy Howard is AMSA-accredited for inspections and compliance for Domestic Commercial Vessels (DCVs).
Ensure your vessel remains safe, compliant, and continues to meet the applicable standards of the NSCV.
- Initial Vessel Survey: Verification of vessel design, construction, and operational systems. (new build or variations)
- Periodic Survey: Inspections to confirm continued compliance and operational safety.
- Renewal Survey: Inspection conducted at the end of each cycle to renew your certificate of survey.
- Interim Survey: Conducted between full surveys to verify repairs or alterations.
- Supplementary Inspection: Inspection of specific systems, components, or rectifications as directed by AMSA.
- Change of Survey Type or Class Inspection: Verification when altering vessel service category or operational area.
- Exemption 40 (2C Restricted Operations) Verification: Compliance for operating under restricted exemptions.
- Safety Equipment and Structural Compliance Audits: Ensuring NSCV compliance.
- Operational Documentation Review: Safety Management System (SMS) and maintenance record assessment.
- Out-of-Water & In-Water Inspections: Structural, hull, and underwater appendage checks.
NOTE: **If you have received a notification letter from AMSA, advising your vessel is due for periodic, renewals or any other survey inspections, please upload the notification document at our secure contact page by following the link below.
Proudly supporting commercial vessel operators in Airlie Beach, Whitsundays, Bowen, Mackay and beyond.
Ready to Book Your Commercial Survey?
Call 0407 645 893 or email surveyor@bigsea.com.au
Needing a Pre-purchase inspection or Insurance Appraisal
Peace of mind prior to your boat purchase, or Insurance assessment prior to the storm season. We're offering 10% reduction on our regular fees for the month of November. Take advantage of our offer.
Booking in advance is recommended.