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Salus marine surveys conduct surveys for our clients world wide. This week we are in Hong Kong conducting a pre purchase survey on a Superyacht for an Australian client. Our survey will focus on structural integrity and condition of the yacht, while creating an inventory of all equipment onboard. Due to the difficulty and expenseContinue reading “Salus Remote Surveys”

Salus Maritime is excited to be recognised by the Australian Institute of Marine Surveyors as a Certified Marine Survey Organisation. Salus is the ninth Australian surveying company to be awarded the certification by AIMS recognising our ISO 9001 management system and excellent surveying practices. AIMS Certified Commercial Marine Surveyors™ are Individual Members or Organisations whoContinue reading “SALUS recognised as AIMS Commercial Marine Surveyor”

Pre-purchase and insurance surveys are required when a potential buyer of a vessel or an insurer requests a survey to ascertain the actual condition of a vessel, assess the possible risks associated with insuring the vessel or to establish its true value. Pre-purchase and insurance surveys are not one and the same and this isContinue reading “What is the difference between a Pre Purchase and an Insurance Survey?”

AMSA have announced changes to Marine Orders 504 come into effect on 1 June 2025. This means that if you are a Domestic Commercial Vessel operator you will need to modify your Safety Management System (SMS). Modifications and amendments include Fatigue Mangement Drug and Alcohol policy Operations and emergencies Master and designated person Assembly stationsContinue reading “Update your Safety Management System”

Electronic Visual Distress Signals (EVDS) are an electronic substitute for traditional pyrotechnic flares and a brilliant advance in marine safety. We are often asked how legal and effective they are and if they can be used instead of the traditional pyrotechnic flares. Pros EVDS do not pose an explosive risk to your vessel EVDS willContinue reading “Electronic Visual Distress Signals V’s Pyrotechnic Flares”

If your company is planning to build a new Domestic Commercial Vessel (DCV) or looking to future builds of high speed or foiling vessels contact Salus Maritime. Richard Hewson has extended his initial survey categories to include Polyurethane (HDPE), Aluminium, FRP, Steel and Carbon Fiber Carbon Fibre is the material of the future, particularly whenContinue reading “Initial Survey Carbon Fiber High Speed Foiling Vessels.”

Recently, I renewed my senior first aid training—a vital refresher that ensures I can handle emergencies confidently. But it also reminded me of an important lesson: first aid stabilizes a patient, while doctors diagnose, treat, and prevent complications. Imagine this scenario: You’re walking down the dock and find someone unconscious. Thanks to my training, IContinue reading “First Aid Survey”

We are very excited that the yacht Ngataki is entered in the Australian Wooden Boat festival in Hobart 7-10 February Hobart Tasmania https://awbf2025.org.au/featured-vessels/ Ngataki is the famous yacht built by Johnny Wray with no money then sailed the Pacific. The first island Wray and crew came in the Pacific to they called “Sunday Island”. WrayContinue reading “Ngataki at Australian Wooden Boat Festival”

Salus Maritime has established a partnership with Seajet paints to become an authorized distributor and retailer. Seajet products represent the latest technologies to improve the performance and appearance of your boat. While working overseas we used SeaJet paints on all our vessels and found its performance was superior to other Antifouling. SeaJet 34 is theContinue reading “SALUS Maritime and SeaJet Paints”

Is it just me or has there been an extraordinary number of keel and rudder failures and sinking boats reported over the past 12 months as a result of rudder failure? Keel and rudder failure may be avoidable with some simple checks. The importance of this should not be under appreciated as your keel keepsContinue reading “Pre Season Keel and Rudder Inspection”