STANDARD APPOINTMENT AND INSTRUCTIONS TO SURVEYOR
Billing
Please forward your standard hourly rate, daily rate and rate for travelling as soon as possible if not done before. Invoice should be detailed and include dates and hours used for working with the claim.
Preliminary report
A preliminary report, detailing the extent and nature of the incident, preferably with an estimate as to repair time & costs, is to be forwarded to the Club as soon as possible and no later than one week after the first day of the survey.
Final survey report
The final survey report is to be forwarded to the Club no later than one month after the last day of attend¬ance and / or completion of repairs. In such cases where the surveyor is waiting for information that is necessary to complete his report, a report based on available information is nevertheless to be issued within the said time limit. The missing information should be clearly outlined in the report. The Norwegian Hull Club report form, (see next page) should always be completed and used as front cover.
Cause of damage
To be reported as such only when clearly evident and generally agreed to. Otherwise both Owner's opinion (if any) and the attending surveyor's view about cause and/or releasing mechanism(s) to be cited. If damage considered related to standard of maintenance, same to be reported on in detail.
Certificates
The surveyor to report if the vessel's class and /or statutory status is due /overdue.
Reporting
Please provide us with one original and two copies of the report and the attachments. Complete invoice for the services with breakdown of costs is to be forwarded together with the survey report. For further instructions reference is made to the latest edition of our «Casualty Response Guide». If the survey involves collision and/or liability matters, further instructions are given in the latest edition of the Club's «Casualty Response Guide». If this is not at hand, please contact the claims handler.
