Underwater General Condition Survey Singapore | West Squadron Marine
Underwater general condition survey Singapore by West Squadron Marine — a full diver-led visual assessment of the hull, anodes, propeller, rudder, sea chests and through-hull fittings. Class-approved, same-day reporting, MPA-registered. Call +65 8388 0288.
What is an Underwater General Condition Survey?
An underwater general condition survey is a non-intrusive diver-led inspection of the entire underwater portion of a vessel. It produces a documented snapshot of hull, fittings, sacrificial anodes, propeller, rudder pintle, sea chests and any visible damage — used by owners, charterers, P&I clubs and class societies to confirm a vessel is fit for purpose without the cost of dry-docking.
When does your vessel need a General Condition Survey?
- Pre-purchase — buyer due diligence before signing a sale & purchase agreement
- Pre-charter — charterer verification of vessel condition before fixture
- Post-incident — after a grounding, contact damage or anchor drag
- Insurance / P&I — claim documentation or annual hull condition warranty
- Lay-up / re-activation — confirming condition before return to service
Our General Condition Survey Process
- Pre-dive briefing — review of vessel particulars, last dry-dock report, anchorage assignment
- Visual hull sweep — bow to stern, port and starboard, full waterline-to-keel coverage
- Underwater video — 1080p continuous record with diver commentary
- Targeted measurements — anode wastage %, propeller fouling category, sea-chest grating condition
- Same-day report — class-format PDF with annotated stills, video file, and condition rating
Why West Squadron for General Condition Surveys in Singapore
- MPA-registered commercial diving company
- Class-approved by ABS, BV, DNV, Lloyd’s Register, NK, RINA and IRS
- IMCA-trained dive supervisors and dive medical technicians on every job
- 24/7 mobilisation from Singapore — Eastern, Western, Sudong and Raffles anchorages
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How long does a general condition survey take?
Ans: For a typical 200m vessel, the in-water inspection takes 4–6 hours. The class-format report is delivered the same evening.
Q2. Do I need to stop the vessel?
Ans: Yes — the vessel must be stationary at anchor or alongside. Engine, thrusters and sea-chest intakes are isolated for diver safety per IMCA D-014.
Q3. Will the report be accepted by my class society?
Ans: Yes. We deliver the report in your class society’s preferred format with all required photographs, measurements and witness signatures.
Get a quote in 2 hours — Call +65 8388 0288 or request via our contact form.
