Your fail-safe to sail safe

Meet Sean,

your expert yacht surveyor

As a UK trained and professionally qualified Yacht and Small Craft Marine Surveyor, I specialise in and have a broad knowledge of Fibre Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Sailing and Power vessels; Westerly, Sadler and Hallberg Rassy sailing yachts in particular.

I operate between Southern England and my home in the South of France close to St. Tropez. I can also travel to other neighbouring countries.

I have been sailing since I was twenty and am qualified to RYA Yachtmaster Coastal as well as Yachtmaster theory.  

I pride myself on providing a friendly, warm and personal service that focuses on your needs and producing concise, unambiguous reports that you can rely on to make an informed decision.

I will tailor my service to your individual needs and make sure I understand your requirements before recommending the most appropriate survey or advice. 

Buying a boat can be daunting, especially for the first time and everyone has their own individual requirements, but I will make it easy and as seamless as possible for you…

So let's have a chat and get started!

Services

  • Pre-purchase Surveys

    France, UK & Worldwide

  • Post-purchase surveys

    Assessments of boats bought online via auction websites and personal vendors

  • Insurance Surveys

    For policy renewal when required

  • Damage Surveys and accident investigations

  • Sea Trials

  • Guardiennage

    Winter/out of season yacht check ups on the Côte d’Azur

  • Bespoke Services

    For first time boat owners

words from happy customers

  • "Sean surveyed our new to us Beneteau 40cc in Hyeres, France in October 2022. From initial contact Sean included us in every aspect and we felt very much included in the survey, a complete breath of fresh air compared to previous experiences. Sean was extremely professional and thorough checking the boat and providing us with opinions and advice. We found the process stress free and his guidance invaluable. We would have no reservations in recommending SJP Marine Surveys. Big thumbs up and first class service."

    Angie Henricksen