Repair of a structural floor beneath a sailboat’s mast
Deformation following a previous repair The owner of a sailboat contacts Orienta SI after noticing a sagging or depression in the structural floor located beneath the mast. This component had previously undergone repairs but was once again showing visible deformation. Inspection and evaluation of the repair During the inspection, we determined that the previous intervention […]
Assessment and repair of damage after a 24m yacht collided with rocks
THE ACCIDENT AND THE INITIAL RESPONSE After suffering a severe impact against the rocks, the owner of a 24-meter motor yacht contacted Orienta SI to assess the damage and determine the necessary actions to ensure the vessel’s safety and begin its subsequent repairs. The initial inspection was carried out while the yacht was still afloat. […]
Windlass pulled out during the first anchoring operation on a new motor yacht
The captain of a 16-meter high-performance motor yacht, recently delivered by the shipyard, contacted us at the owner’s request after a serious failure occurred during the vessel’s first anchoring maneuver. With the boat in calm seas and no waves, the base of the windlass was ripped completely off, causing significant damage to the anchoring area […]
Hull damages due to a poorly placed keel block
The captain of a 26-meter motor yacht contacted Orienta SI after detecting damage to the hull during the dry-docking process. One of the keel blocks had been placed directly on the keel, in an area without internal structural reinforcements and not intended as a support point. As a result of the load transmitted by the […]
Moisture and Osmosis Problems After Sale
The owner of a recently sold vessel contacted us after receiving a claim from the buyer regarding an alleged widespread osmosis problem affecting the hull, as well as previous repairs which, according to the buyer, proved that the seller had prior knowledge of the issue. The owner requested our intervention to verify the accuracy of […]
Technical audit and condition inspection of 39 m sailing ship
The owner of a 39-meter-long sailing vessel requested a complete technical audit due to the high and abnormal number of breakdowns that the vessel was suffering, affecting both its reliability and enjoyment and confidence during navigation. A thorough condition inspection of the main systems and elements of the vessel was carried out, analyzing the general […]
Sinking of passenger catamaran
Preparation of an expert report to determine the causes of the sinking of a passenger catamaran. This includes an analysis of all previous data and reports, as well as a study of all the circumstances, an objective determination of the causes of the sinking, and defense of the report in court.
Baltic 47 – Pre Purchase survey
Detailed inspection, sea trials and report writing in the purchase process of a “Baltic 47” sail boat.
Valuation and condition survey
24m steel yacht survey, asked by the owners of the yacht as a request of the insurance company.
Expert witness survey in the purchase of a yatch
After buying a boat, the client finds that the main structure is damaged and previously poorly repaired. We carry out the damage inspection, drafting the expert report, the repair specifications, the repair management and testification in court. The court ruling grants all claims to the client and all costs the other party.
