“Dansea is an independent marine surveying company based in Cape Town, specialising in the surveying of small craft. We survey throughout the
Southern African region.
We provide a variety of surveys including for pre-purchase of vessels, insurance purposes, valuations, damage reports as well as new builds and refits.”
– Anthony Dancig, BSc(Mech)Eng MSc(Eng) PrEng
Our Surveying Services
Pre-Survey Inspection
Pre–Purchase Condition
Damage Survey
This service is provided for those who
would like some initial independent unbiased
information on a vessel before they commit to
travelling and a full pre-purchase survey. The
report from this inspection will give a general
overview of the condition of the vessel and will
be accompanied by many photographs. Before
the purchase of any vessel a full pre-purchase
condition and valuation survey is
always recommended.
This is the most comprehensive type of inspection
and is strongly recommended before the purchase
of any vessel. Condition and overall operation of the
vessel is examined, including the following criteria:
structural integrity, electrical systems, propulsion
system, fuel system, other machinery, navigation
equipment, miscellaneous on board systems,
electronics, cosmetic appearance and overall
maintenance. This survey includes an out of
water inspection and a sea trial.
Following any incident, it is necessary to
determine its possible cause, and to assess
the extent of damage, the recommended
repairs, and the estimated costs involved.
Valuation Survey
New Build and Refit Survey
Insurance Survey
Used as a means to determine a fair market value of
a vessel, this is not a condition survey. The inspection
is intended to gather enough information about the
vessel in its present condition and location to provide
a report that may be required by your bank or loan
provider, or for other legal reasons.
During the construction of a new vessel, major
repairs or a refit, it is advantageous to have an independent surveyor acting in the interest of
the owner. The surveyor’s role is to provide
technical advice to the owner, and wherever
possible to make sure that all specifications
are met by the yard and the contractors. A
record is kept with text and photographs of
the work as it progresses, and this can provide
a history and proof of work completed.
This inspection and report is performed so that
the insurance company can determine whether
or not the vessel is an acceptable risk, and its fair
market value. Particular interest is paid to the
structural integrity and safety of the vessel for
its intended use. Many companies require a
survey before offering insurance, particularly
if it is an older vessel, and also periodically
during its life.
Our Surveyor
A graduate Mechanical Engineer with a passion for boats, Anthony
has been in the marine trades for most of his working life and has
practical expertise in wood and steel as well as high performance
composite construction. He has a Diploma in Marine Surveying from
the Lloyds Maritime Academy and is a registered Professional Engineer.
He spent 8 years cruising and working in the West Indies on his own
wooden 1926 gaff pilot cutter “Caprice” which he restored back to
original over a number of years. He has also owned and restored a
40ft steel Robert Clark design built in 1964.
He founded Enza Marine in Cape Town in 1992, specialising in diesel
motors and mechanical and electrical engineering services to yachts
and commercial vessels. He later started and owned a similar business
in Grenada in the West Indies.
After a stint as a Superyacht Chief Engineer, Anthony returned to
South Africa where he worked at senior management level for
internationally renowned shipyards, building high performance
composite sailing catamarans and mono-hulls.
