SAMS Damage and Valuation Surveys 2

Question 1

When assessing hull damage from a grounding, which area requires the most thorough inspection beyond the visible contact zone?

Accepted Answer

The keel attachment points and bilge areas adjacent to the impact zone

Answer

Grounding forces transmit through the hull, often causing hidden deformation and fastener failure at keel attachments and adjacent bilge areas.

Question 2

In a damage survey following a fire aboard a vessel, which structural element is most critical to assess for potential hidden compromise?

Accepted Answer

Fiberglass laminates and resin bond integrity

Answer

Heat degrades the resin matrix in fiberglass laminates, causing delamination and structural weakness that may not be visible externally.

Question 3

Which method is most appropriate for documenting the extent of osmotic blistering during a damage survey?

Accepted Answer

Moisture meter readings at multiple hull locations with photographic documentation

Answer

Moisture meter readings at systematic grid points combined with photography provide objective, documentable evidence of blistering extent.

Question 4

A surveyor finds that a vessel's transom has been struck by another boat. The owner claims the damage occurred at the dock. What evidence is most relevant to establishing causation?

Accepted Answer

Paint transfer, impact geometry, and witness statements

Answer

Paint transfer from another vessel, the angle and geometry of the damage, and witness statements together establish how and when damage occurred.

Question 5

When valuing a vessel with significant deferred maintenance for insurance purposes, the surveyor should base the agreed value on:

Accepted Answer

The fair market value in its current condition, not an idealized condition

Answer

Agreed value for insurance must reflect the actual market value in the vessel's current condition, including the effect of deferred maintenance.

(SAMS) Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors Certified Practice Test

(SAMS) Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors Certified Practice Test

SAMS Damage and Valuation Surveys 2