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KOS provides professional sea trial surveys to verify vessel performance under actual operating conditions.
Our experienced surveyors document and assess all aspects of vessel operation including speed trials, maneuverability tests, stability assessments, and systems functionality.
These surveys are essential for new vessel commissioning, post-repair verification, and pre-purchase evaluations.
Our comprehensive reports provide objective analysis of the vessel's performance against specified parameters, giving owners, buyers, and shipyards the confidence that all systems function properly before final acceptance or transaction completion.
Our sea trial surveys verify vessel performance under actual operating conditions. These FAQs address common questions about sea trial procedures, documentation, and their importance in pre-purchase and post-repair evaluations.
We evaluate propulsion performance, fuel efficiency, navigation systems, steering response, stability characteristics, engine parameters, electrical systems under load, and overall vessel handling.
Most sea trials require 3-6 hours on the water, depending on vessel size and the scope of testing required. Additional time is needed for documentation and report preparation.
While not always mandatory, we strongly recommend sea trials as part of pre-purchase surveys to identify issues that may only become apparent when systems are under operational load.
Typically, the vessel operator/captain, our surveyor, and optionally the buyer or owner. For larger vessels, relevant engineering personnel should also be present.
Our reports include detailed performance data, system operation assessment, comparison to manufacturer specifications, video documentation when relevant, and recommendations based on findings.
Yes, we provide comprehensive new-build sea trial services to verify that vessels meet design specifications and contractual requirements before final delivery acceptance.