Marine Surveying
Maritime expert in Marseille
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By Marc EMIG
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October 6, 2026
We can carry out a survey of any type of boat in order to prepare it for sale under the best possible conditions in LA CIOTAT . We offer a comprehensive survey of the vessel to assess the work required to comply with current maritime regulations, particularly regarding safety constraints . It is important to know the condition of the vessel when putting it up for sale; an external eye can often reveal minor flaws that slow down sales. We can also evaluate your boat against current second-hand market prices to help you sell it at the right price and more quickly.

By Marc EMIG
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October 6, 2026
When preparing a racing boat, particularly a sailboat, the main goal is to prevent equipment breakage . As a marine surveyor and former professional sailor (crewed and solo racing), I can inspect the entire vessel, including: Rigging (mast, boom, standing and running rigging) Sails Deck hardware and fittings Our goal is to provide advice on maintenance , equipment, and optimization, all while keeping costs under control. Our objective is to ensure you can buy the right sailboat, at the right time, with complete peace of mind. Based in Marseille, we can travel across the entire Mediterranean region, including La Ciotat or Nice. It is possible to group your request with those of other clients in order to reduce travel costs for your marine surveyor.

By Marc EMIG
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October 6, 2026
We can carry out a survey of any type of boat in order to prepare it for sale under the best possible conditions in LA CIOTAT . We offer a comprehensive survey of the vessel to assess the work required to comply with current maritime regulations, particularly regarding safety constraints . It is important to know the condition of the vessel when putting it up for sale; an external eye can often reveal minor flaws that slow down sales. We can also evaluate your boat against current second-hand market prices to help you sell it at the right price and more quickly.

By Marc EMIG
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October 6, 2026
We manage claims files following damage/loss suffered by pleasure craft on behalf of insurance companies and mutual insurance funds in Marseille. We can organize assistance operations , such as salvage after a shipwreck, towing in the event of engine failure, broken rudders, etc. We know the service providers for all these interventions along the Mediterranean coast. We organize survey/assessment meetings as quickly as possible to limit loss-of-use costs and any potential deprivation of enjoyment. We identify potential third parties who may be involved in the incidents and organize summonses to adversarial expert assessments to preserve your rights of recourse. We offer a consistent and detailed costing of damages .

By Marc EMIG
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October 6, 2026
We can handle disputes between parties to find an amicable outcome to a deadlock between insurers, between private individuals, or between insurers and private individuals in the Bouches-du-Rhône. We also organise arbitrations according to a protocol approved by the parties, particularly in the event of a dispute between insurer and policyholder . We act on assignments for legal protection insurers , organising amicable adversarial expert meetings to resolve disputes. In 80% of cases, an amicable agreement is signed between the parties. When the case is handled through the courts , we support your clients and their lawyers as a technical adviser throughout the proceedings.
