International Nautical Services

YOUR GLOBAL PARTNER IN YACHT SURVEY

Independent yacht surveys, valuations, and consultancy services in South Africa & worldwide.

International Nautical Services

Welcome To INS

Founded in Belgium in 1998, International Nautical Surveys (INS) is an independent, family‑owned firm with more than thirty years of experience in maritime and yacht surveying.

Now headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, INS delivers comprehensive yacht inspection, valuation, and advisory services to private owners, buyers, and insurers worldwide, with active involvement across Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and the Americas.

Every assignment is approached with care, precision, and professional integrity, providing clients with clear, impartial insight designed to protect their interests and support sound, well‑considered decisions.

At the core of INS’s work are three enduring principles: quality, independence, and knowledge—values that continue to shape the way we operate and the standard of service we deliver.

INS delivers independent yacht survey and inspection services in South Africa & worldwide, supporting clients with everything from pre purchase and valuation surveys to transport coordination, damage analysis, and technical mediation.

Types of Vessels

Our range of expertise

Sailing Yachts

Motor Yachts

Small Commercial Craft

Classic and Historic Craft

Infrastructure and others

Specialist and Auxiliary Craft

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What we offer

OUR Services

PRE-PURCHASE SURVEYS

Independent inspections providing a clear assessment of condition, value and risk prior to purchase or charter commitment.

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VALUATION SURVEYS

Valuation Surveys

Independent market valuations providing reliable support for sales transactions, financing arrangements, insurance placement, and asset management decisions.

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TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS

Transport & Logistics

Independent oversight of cargo handling, loading and transit, ensuring operations are conducted safely, efficiently and in accordance with best practice.

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INSURANCE & SAFETY SURVEYS

Insurance & Safety Surveys

Risk assessments and independent compliance reviews to satisfy insurer requirements and ensure adherence to applicable safety standards.

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DAMAGE SURVEYS

Damage Surveys

Detailed technical investigations to establish the cause, extent and responsibility associated with loss or damage.

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NEW BUILDS & MODIFICATIONS

New Builds & Modifications

Independent technical oversight of new builds and refit projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards and contractual specifications throughout construction and execution.

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MEDIATION & ARBITRATION

Mediation & Arbitration

Independent technical expertise in dispute resolution, delivering objective analysis and specialist insight to support fair and effective outcomes.

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Our team of survey experts are available and awaiting your call.
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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Testimonials

Herbosch-Kiere NV hereby strongly supports the nomination of I.N.S. as an additional surveyor for tow surveys under the fleet policy of Herbosch-Kiere. Herbosch-Kiere regularly makes use of the services of I.N.S. and is very satisfied with their services. I.N.S. also has excellent references. In addition, the services of I.N.S. are geographically very well located, which benefits both the speed and the cost of their services.

Thank you, INS, for the great internship I was able to do with you. It was very interesting, especially because, alongside office and administrative work, I was given the opportunity to actually go on board seagoing vessels in the port and visit companies where you perform inspections and expertise. Wow!

I have known Rudi since 2000. From the very first time I met him in Belgium he came across as a business professional that will move heaven and earth to meet the wishes of his clients. Rudi and his company is a well known name in Europe with countless satisfied customers. INS has in-house experts in all levels of inspections and claims within the maritime industry. I would recommend Rudi and INS to everyone that is looking for professional and personal advice, fast and efficient service and a personal approach. South African customers will now have the extra edge by choosing for INS