Mass Maritime Marine Marine Surveyors · Est. 1988
USCG Master Mariner · Unlimited Tonnage · Since 1988

Marine Surveyor in Massachusetts. Serving Boston, the South Shore, and Cape Cod since 1988.

43 years on the water. Pre-purchase, insurance, and damage surveys for recreational and commercial vessels: thorough, defensible reports accepted by every major marine insurer.

Call (781) 337-6903 → Request a Survey
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01 / Services

Marine surveys we provide in Massachusetts

Every survey is performed personally by a USCG licensed officer using ABYC, NFPA, and USCG standards. Reports are delivered within 24 hours and accepted by all major marine insurers, including Boat US.

01

Pre-Purchase Boat Surveys

A full-day comprehensive inspection of the vessel: hull, structure, machinery, electrical, fuel, navigation, safety equipment, out-of-water inspection, and sea trial.

Typical rate $20 / foot
02

Insurance & Condition-and-Value Surveys

Required by most marine insurers for vessels over 10 years old. Fair market value, structural condition, and risk assessment in a format your carrier will accept on the first submission.

03

Damage Surveys & Insurance Claim Adjusting

After grounding, collision, fire, or storm damage, we represent your interest, not the insurance company's. We document the damage, determine root cause, oversee repairs, and help you settle for what your boat is actually worth.

04

Marine Casualty Investigation & Expert Witness

Over 38 years of maritime expert testimony in construction disputes, accidents, cargo damage, and personal-injury matters.

05

Commercial Vessel & Cargo Surveys

Cargo, hull, machinery, USCG audits, ISM compliance, container CSC inspections, bunker surveys, and owner's representative services.

06

USCG Vessel Safety Exams

Free for recreational, uninspected passenger, and Title 46 commercial fishing vessels. Decal issued on the spot.

No charge, recreational
02 / Why Mass Maritime Marine

Four reasons to hire us

01

USCG Licensed at the Highest Level

Licensed USCG Unlimited Tonnage Master Mariner and Qualified Member of the Engine Department, a set of credentials marine surveyors do not hold. Not a member of a survey club where members pay to play, are given a badge, and “rubber stamp” reports.

02

Owner-Operated Since 1988

When you hire Capt. Montanez, you getting a surveyor with 38 years’ experience

03

Accepted by Every Major Marine Insurer

Technical survey reports written to ABYC, NFPA, and USCG standards universally accepted by all major commercial and recreational marine insurance underwriters, including: BoatUS, GEICO Marine, Progressive, Chubb, Markel, AIG, American Institute of Marine Underwriters, and National Marine Lenders.

04

Recreational & Commercial Services

  • Condition and Value Surveys: Complete pre-purchase and insurance evaluations examining the vessel's hull, machinery, and structural safety.
  • Maritime Consultancy: Expert risk assessment, loss prevention, and technical consulting for vessel owners, operators, and maritime legal interests.
  • Cargo Surveys: Comprehensive pre-loading, draft, and damage cargo surveys.
  • Shipping Container Sales and Inspections: Sales and structural condition evaluations of freight containers to ensure safe transport by sea and land.
  • CSC Decal Certification: Authorized inspector of shipping containers for the issuance of International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC) decals, verifying safety, stacking capacity, and structural integrity for global shipping.
03 / Service Area

Massachusetts and Greater New England

Based in North Weymouth, we travel a 75-mile radius across Massachusetts and the surrounding region.

South Shore

Weymouth, Quincy, Hingham, Cohasset, Scituate, Marshfield, Duxbury, Plymouth, Hull, Braintree

Greater Boston

Boston Harbor, Charlestown, South Boston, Dorchester, Winthrop, Revere

North Shore

Newburyport, Gloucester, Salem, Marblehead, Beverly, Lynn

Cape Cod & the Islands

Falmouth, Hyannis, Barnstable, Chatham, Provincetown, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket

South Coast

New Bedford, Fall River, Fairhaven, Wareham, Buzzards Bay

Beyond Massachusetts

Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, and Connecticut by appointment

75-mile radius from North Weymouth, MA 02191

04 / Featured Projects

Recent work on the water

Boston Fire Department Marine Unit 1, the Damrell

Mass Maritime Marine served as project manager and marine surveyor for the Boston Fire Department's 70-foot aluminum high-speed fireboat. The work covered new-build oversight, vessel familiarization, train-the-trainer programming, and ongoing operational support.

"Their knowledge and professionalism about the workings of this new piece of equipment was exceptional. They would be an asset to anyone when it comes to procuring, surveying, and getting a new build up and running."

Peter Cakridas · Director of Transportation, Boston Fire Department
The fireboat Damrell, Boston Fire Department Marine Unit 1, underway
Fireboat Damrell · BFD Marine Unit 1
70ft
Aluminum hull
4×825hp
Hamilton water-jets
12k+gpm
at 33–37 knots
Vintage 1955 Concordia yawl under full sail, sail number 352
Pre-Purchase · Vintage Concordia · 1955
2011 Beneteau 56 sailing yacht at mooring
Insurance · 2011 Beneteau 56
1998 Alden 56 sailing yacht
Pre-Purchase · Alden 56 · 1998
05 / Testimonials

What our Massachusetts clients say

“

Angel performed a pre-purchase survey of a 38' sloop for me. He was very responsive with all communication before and after the purchase. He was very professional and thorough during the survey and provided a well written report.

Christopher Franks · 38' sloop · Google review
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This is the third boat I had Angel survey over the past few years and every time Angel went above and beyond to ensure that nothing went overlooked and he took the time to explain everything as the survey conveyed and provided a thorough report after the survey. I will use Angel for every boat survey I have done in the future.

Justin Flateau · Contender(s) and Cape Cod · Google review
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Not only did Angel perform a thorough survey, he spent a significant time explaining the different systems and attributes of the boat to me. He was informative without a hint of condescension.

Ned Barrett · Google review
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We have nothing but the very best to say about our experience with this company! We had a survey done on our boat before we purchased it and the survey was thorough, on time, and efficient.

Laura Uhlar · 32 Cape Dory · Google review
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Angel was fantastic, well worth every penny spent. He brings the human element back into business which I appreciated very much. Through and through a stand up guy. Make sure to have Angel look at any boat you're considering!

Eric Julier · Google review
“

Angel came highly recommended. He more than lived up to my expectations. He was very thorough. Checked everything inside and out both in and out of the water. I couldn't be happier with my overall experience!

Paul Driscoll · Google review
06 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does a boat survey cost in Massachusetts? +
For recreational vessels under 50 feet, rates are typically $20 per foot depending on type of survey, age and condition of the vessel, and whether a sea trial is included along with the engine(s) being surveyed. Vessels over 50 feet are usually quoted as a flat rate. Call (781) 337-6903 for a same-day estimate.
Do I need a marine survey to insure my boat in Massachusetts? +
Most marine insurers require a current survey for any vessel over 10 years old, and many require one at purchase regardless of age. We deliver insurance-ready Condition and Value reports accepted by Boat US, Progressive, Markel, Geico Marine, and other major carriers.
How long does a pre-purchase survey take? +
A typical mid-sized vessel survey takes a full day on site, with the written report delivered within 24 hours upon request. Larger or more complex vessels take longer. We can coordinate with the seller, broker, and boatyard so you do not have to, simply request this assistance.
Do you travel outside Weymouth? +
Yes. We work a 75-mile radius from Weymouth covering the South Shore, Greater Boston, North Shore, Cape Cod and the Islands, the South Coast, and into Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, and Connecticut by appointment.
What discounts do you offer? +
10% off any survey for active military and veterans, for AARP-eligible seniors, for repeat customers, group surveys, and individuals with disabilities.
Are you USCG approved for vessel safety exams? +
Yes. We are USCG approved for Recreational Vessel Safety Exams, Uninspected Passenger Vessel exams, and Title 46 Commercial Fishing Vessel exams. Recreational safety exams are free of charge.
07 / Get Started

Schedule a marine survey in Massachusetts

Call or email for a free consultation. We will discuss the vessel, the type of survey you need, and give you a same-day estimate.

Mention this page when you book and receive 5% off your pre-purchase or insurance survey.

Owner-operated · Same-day estimates (781) 337-6903
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