Jolly Roger Marine Surveying
Charleston, SC · Professional Marine Surveys

Jolly Roger
Marine Surveying

An accomplished marine surveying and consulting company devoted to serving your needs.

SAMS Accredited
ABYC Certified
IAMI Member
About Us

Safety is our
main goal.

Our team combines extensive classroom training with years of hands-on experience, allowing us to expertly evaluate a wide range of vessels. Safety is our main goal, and we provide a detailed, high-quality report with findings and recommendations that emphasize U.S.C.G. regulations and A.B.Y.C. standards.

Whether it is your first or fiftieth inspection, we would love to have the opportunity to help. We also offer Damage and Cargo inspections. Please contact us with any questions or to see an example report.

What We Do

Our Services

Most Popular

Pre-Purchase or Insurance Surveys

Thorough vessel inspections for buyers/owners, with detailed reports covering safety, condition, and value.

Damage Assessments

Evaluation of vessel damage.

Cargo Inspections

Professional cargo survey services with comprehensive documentation.

Survey Gallery

A sample of vessels we've inspected

Commercial fishing vessel Ellen Jean on boat lift
Vintage speedboat on trailer
Cargo vessel at shipping port
Center-console fishing boat on trailer
Catamaran sailboat underside view on lift
Industrial barge at waterway dock
Vessel damage assessment — cracked hull with water damage and peeling
Motor yacht elevated on supports at shipyard
Vessel damage assessment — deteriorated wood and water damage
Sport fishing yacht in boat yard
Sailboat silhouetted against a vivid orange sunset on the water
Vessel hull damage assessment — large breach in fiberglass hull

See Our Google Reviews!

“David surveyed a 2014 Lagoon 380 for us. The best part of the whole experience was his communication. We spoke by phone/emailed/texted several times before and after the survey. This was only my second survey experience and David was incredibly patient with me throughout the whole process. Throughout the day of the survey David pointed issues out to me and spent an hour afterwards with my broker and I going over every issue he discovered. I showed David's survey report to someone who has had apprx 8-10 surveys conducted for various boat purchases and he said this was the most thorough report he has ever read. We close on the boat purchase next week. I highly recommend Jolly Roger Marine Surveying.”

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Marc P.

“David was absolutely amazing! I was purchasing an out of state boat and needed to have it thoroughly inspected before I made the trip to look at the boat. David's communication at every step was excellent, going so far as calling me just to let me know he was on his way to the boat. His report was 50 pages of detailed explanation, with photos, and was very well organized. I can not recommend David enough for marine survey work! A+ effort and execution!”

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Shaun D.

“Organized, responsive and good communication. David did a thorough job with our survey. I would recommend Jolly Roger to others with no reservations.”

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Jason M.

“I needed a boat survey for insurance rather quickly. David made an opening for me in a couple days time. David was very thorough and professional. He took the time to explain any deficiencies on the spot and gave me time to discuss each finding before write-up. The report referenced appropriate USCG and ABYC Standards and was complete with photos and comments. Highly recommend.”

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Chris C.
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