Safe Haven Marine Surveys - Safe Haven Marine Surveys

Our Services

Safe Haven Marine Surveys can help you with your survey and inspection needs.

PRE-PURCHASE BOAT INSPECTIONS

Our Founder David Burn has over 25 years of experience as a traditionally trained shipwright and several years as a fully qualified and accredited marine surveyor. This means Safe Haven Marine Surveys provides detailed accurate professional reports and you get the peace of mind you want when you buy your boat. Call us for your report.

PRE INSURANCE INSPECTIONS

Safe Haven insurance inspection reports are done by a qualified surveyor and have been refined over the years so that your vessel condition reports are extensive, thorough, detailed, and accurate. This means our surveys are consistently accepted by all major marine insurers. Why not call us today to get a sample? We're confident you'll be pleased with our proposal.

DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL VESSEL INSPECTIONS

David Burn is an AMSA approved marine surveyor, (no. 2656-7583-8). Approved for categories G, K, L, O, and located to service all the way from Sydney to the Gold Coast. As a traditionally trained shipwrights we have the experience to inspect and report on a wide variety of boats in materials ranging from timber, fiberglass, steel to aluminium.

SURVEY LOCATIONS

Safe Haven are based in Newcastle and specialise in providing surveys in New South Wales. Particularly, Port Stephens, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Tuncurry, Laurieton Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour and Yamba.

PLEASURE CRAFT INSPECTIONS

With experience in all stages of boat construction and a wide range of materials David is able to guide the DIY boat builder or oversee the quality of a custom built boat for your peace of mind.

OTHER SERVICES

Safe Haven with experience in materials from timber to carbon fibre still accept a select number of shipwright jobs customising or restoring boats for existing private or insurance customers, or by referral.

Our Happy Customers

Testimonials

" We first met Dave nearly ten years ago when he worked on William the 4th's restoration as a shipwright. We have been using him as our surveyor for a few years now and find him friendly, competent, prompt and local. "

Bob Cook William 4th, Operations Manager

" Dave's looked after us for all our boats over the years. He's reliable, competent and knows how to make things work. We couldn't be happier. "

Shane Hermann Wangi Queen, Owner

" The first cruiser I looked at had some issues that I missed, but Dave found them. You saved me a motza ! Thanks Dave. "

Chad Ratcliffe Mariner 34 flybridge cruiser, Owner.

" It's Julie here. Remember me from the Hartley 16? I wanted to say hello and let you know we are still sailing her on Pittwater. She's gorgeous. New rigging this year and new sails soon. Had a sail yesterday and thought of you. Hope you're well and business is good. "

Julie O'Keefe 2 Pi, Owner

About Us

David Burn

Marine Surveyor and Shipwright

You can rely on David's surveys. His reports are underpinned with 25 years of shipwright experience. This means he's not just talk because he's been out there doing it. So if you want someone you can rely on, someone who will make it easy for you.

Call Dave today on 0468 912 644

David Burn
Marine Surveyor / Shipwright

Director Safe Haven Marine Surveys, Diploma in Marine Surveying, Bachelor degree in Vocational Education and Training,

Australasian Institute of Marine Surveyors membership no. 943

Australian Maritime Safety Authority accreditation no. AMSA 2656-7583-8

Peter Sanderson

Marine Surveyor and Shipwright

Before commencing surveying Pete built an impressive career over 45 yrs in ship & boat
building as well repair. He has worked with most construction methods including steel, GRP,
aluminium and has an excellent eye for detail plus a high quality expectation.

Peter Sanderson
Marine Surveyor / Shipwright

Pete has held the lead in many projects ranging from large Naval projects at Forgacs and
others, as well as refits to recreational custom builds including in fiberglass through working
hands on, and in production, operations management and quality assurance roles.

Pete has been a key team member at an impressive range of companies including:
- Varleys
- Forgacs
- Yamba Welding and Engineering
- Sundance Boats,
- Investigator Yachts