Technical & maintenance
What is a class survey?
A class survey is an inspection by a classification society to confirm that a yacht still meets the rules of its class for hull, machinery and equipment.
Classed yachts typically have annual surveys, an intermediate survey, and a special (renewal) survey every five years, which usually takes place during a yard period. Surveyors check the structure, machinery and safety equipment and may issue conditions that must be fixed by a deadline.
Planning surveys alongside the maintenance plan and refit schedule avoids last-minute work and extra yard time.
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