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Marine Customs Surveys in Fort Lauderdale

marine-customsEvery time that a foreign vessel is imported to the United States, marine customs surveys must be performed. Just as a person must pay taxes when he buys a car or truck, he must also pay taxes when he purchases a vessel. This is the case whether it is purchased from a foreign or domestic seller. When a vessel is purchased from a seller outside of the United States, a foreign yacht evaluation inspector must do a complete marine survey in Fort Lauderdale. This is to ensure that the boat buyer pays the proper amount of taxes, according to the value of the vessel. We all know how much the US government loves their tax dollars! The professional foreign vessel evaluation inspectors at Simex International - Marine Surveyors in Fort Lauderdale will provide you with an accurate marine customs survey for your new boat.

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Other Marine Services

other-servicesCompression testing:

  • On both gasoline & diesel engines. Late model fuel injected engines must be fitted with a remote starter to bypass the fuel injection function. Engines must be drained of fuel. Spark plugs and injectors must be removed to give proper access.
  • Includes pictures as required and a written report.

Battery testing:

  • 6 & 12 volt only. This provides you with an indication of their condition. This requires that all batteries to be tested be disconnected from the ship and each other.
  • Includes pictures as required and a written report.

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Tutorials & Voyage Planning

boat-voyage-300x225You may only be interested in running the waterways, canals or fishing, or you may be thinking of setting out on a longer voyage. You want to know how to get the best advantage. You are legally responsible for the safe operation of your vessel. Learn to sharpen your skills of Seamanship, Boat handling, Maintenance and Navigation & compliance.

Seamanship is, in part, a consideration of ’rules of the road’, safe boating, staying out of trouble, how to handle trouble when it comes along, and generally to allow you, your family and friends to enjoy and get the most out of owning a boat.

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Family Boats Training in Fort Lauderdale

family-boats-trainingIt’s always a very exciting time when a Fort Lauderdale family gets a new boat. There are visions of novel and exciting experiences lying ahead waiting for them, and places just waiting to be discovered. This is all well and good however; it is of the utmost importance that everyone learns a proper vessel safety by attending family boats training classes in Fort Lauderdale. Having marine consultants provide the family with yacht owner tutoring will be a great asset when everyone is out enjoying themselves on the water. Even if you plan to hire a professional Captain for your excursions, it’s always wise to know enough about taking the helm in case of an emergency. Being prepared for anything is essential to boat ownership, and taking family boats training classes can do just that for you and your loved ones. The marine consultants at Simex International - Marine Surveyors in Fort Lauderdale offer comprehensive family boats training for vessels up to seventy feet long.

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Insurance Surveys

There are many requirements that an insurance company expects the Fort Lauderdale owner of a vessel to comply with, including a mandatory marine insurance survey. When you need marine consultants in Fort Lauderdale, it would be wise to contact the most widely sought after vessel insurance inspectors in the area, Simex International – Marine Surveyors in Fort Lauderdale.

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"Captain Paul did an excellent job . He was prompt and extremely thorough. He was invaluable in helping me make a decision in purchasing a vessel. You won't find anyone better."

Charles Burch

"A customer is the most important visitor. He is not dependent on us. We are dependent on him. He is not an interruption of our work. He is the purpose of it. He is not an outsider to our business. He is part of it. We are not doing him a favor by serving him. He is doing us a favor by giving us the opportunity to do so. -- Mahatma Gandhi"

 

Call us today at 954-854-8181.

We survey any size of vessel.