There is a lot of truth in the old axiom ‘the two best days to own a boat are the day you buy it and the day you sell it’. The period in between will have many pitfalls awaiting the unsuspecting boat owner. It can be a stressful time for the boat owner in finding and evaluating crew, positioning the craft whether ashore or afloat or planning maintenance, also for the broker who has to advise on th
e nature and extent of cover, also for the legal advisor who must determine the facts to advise where liability lies in cases of accidents or damage. Whether you are a boat owner, yacht broker, insurance broker or legal advisor we are in a position to help you. Before you buy we can undertake valuation and condition surveys and advise on the suitability of vessels in their proposed area of operation. Before you insure your vessel we can provide a condition survey for older vessels and recommend the nature and extent of cover. Before you claim we can complete a damage report and arrange estimates for repair. Before you litigate we can interview witnesses, detemine the relevant facts and prepare a report on the incident. Our principal Fergus O’Kelly is an engineer by profession and has over 40 years experience in the marine sector. With this experience he has attained a US Coastguard Captain’s license and a Diploma in Small Craft Surveying, from Lloyd’s Maritime Academy. Other experience includes dinghy and yacht racing, sailing instruction to adults and children, yacht deliveries, marine rigging, lifting/ launching and road transport, repair and maintenance on wood and GRP vessel, international class measurer, protest committee chairman, principal race officer, rescue boat driver. We operate throughout Ireland and will provide you a professional service and high level of personal attention. We look forward to hearing from you when the need arises.
