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The province of the marine surveyor, as related to damage surveys, is considered to
examine a vessel or structure for the purpose of determining the nature and extent of
damage, to determine the proximate cause of damage sustained, and to record details
of damages, repairs required and related costs applicable.
The employment of an expert in no way reflects upon the ability of a surveyor, and
usually the inclusion of an expert’s findings in a surveyor’s report enhances the value
of such a report.
In order to defend claims of oil pollution and to prevent future spills, shipowners and
their insurers will require a detailed account of how the spill occurred, the steps taken
to prevent the spill, and the efforts made to minimize damage.