DLS can provide a valuation analysis of vessels or equipment
in accordance with the ethical standards of the American
Society of Appraisers (ASA) and National Association of
Marine Surveyors (NAMS), and our reports are submitted in
accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional
Appraisal Practice (USPAP). We can appraise any type of
commercial vessel, yacht, ship, or marine related equipment
and supplies, including heavy construction equipment, cranes,
and rolling stock.
Two typical types of valuation surveys are:
Fair Market Value (FMV) to ascertain the detailed description, the general condition, and the estimated value of a vessel and/or equipment in today's economy.
Condition and Valuation for Insurance Purposes (C&V) provides a detailed description, general condition, risk assessment, recommendations for safe operation, navigation limits, as well as estimated "Fair Market Value", and "Replacement Cost" of a vessel and/or equipment in today's economy.
Estimated Orderly Liquidation and Forced Liquidation values can also be provided.
DLS can provide the expertise to ascertain
the condition of vessels or equipment at the
time of an on charter and a subsequent
survey at the time of an off charter to
determine change of condition, if any, during
the charter period.
Our expert knowledge can provide answers to questions and solutions to problems for marine
related cargo or equipment deployment, logistics, or any other specialized projects that may
require specific planning, estimating, or a feasibility study.
Our experience can determine the nature and extent of
damage to a vessel’s hull and machinery, offshore oil
field platforms, docks, dredges, yachts, marine related
structures and equipment, and vessel cargo. DLS
services include preparation of repair specifications,
soliciting of bids, negotiating costs, and acting as
owner’s representative through the repair period.
Additionally, DLS can serve as an adjuster for cargo
losses and assist in the final disposition to minimize
losses through depreciation and/or salvage sales.
DLS can provide expert testimony in the fields of Valuation, Safety, USCG Regulations, Marine
Surveying, Vessel Operations, Salvage, Cargo Handling, Navigation, Rigging of Tows, Machinery,
and related categories.
DLS can provide expert analysis and approval of cargo and
equipment loading and securing arrangements for all transit to
domestic or international destinations, including heavy-lift cargo
and oilfield related equipment. We can recommend route
planning, weather conditions, necessary towing gear, towing
arrangements, fuel requirements, ports of refuge, and other
pertinent aspects.
DLS has the expertise to provide inspections of vessels or units of equipment to determine their suitability for a specific task or service.
We can provide non-destructive testing of metal thickness with audio gauge machines, and tightness of hatch covers, watertight doors, etc., with our ultrasonic tester.
DLS has the necessary experience to solicit bids
for salvage, and they can monitor salvage
operations of sunken or partially sunken vessels,
equipment, and yachts.
DLS can also solicit bids for damaged cargoes
for disposal on an “as is, where is” competitive or
negotiated bid sale basis.
The DLS staff includes ex-ABS surveyors and U.S. Coast Guard inspectors who can assist owners in compliance with ABS and U.S. Coast Guard regulation, annual, intermediate, and special survey planning, and cargo gear inspections.
