Teicheira Maritime Surveyors, Inc.
Teicheira Maritime Surveyors, Inc. is a firm of Independent Certified Marine Surveyors and Accredited Appraisers engaged in Hull and Machinery and Damage Surveying.
The firm also engages in Condition and Valuation Surveys and Valuation Appraisals on commercial vessels, yachts, and marina facilities.
Dana R. Teicheira, the firm's Principal Surveyor/Appraiser, has conducted Casualty Investigations including collision, machinery failure, fire, and crew/passenger injuries for Marine Underwriters and attorneys and Risk Evaluations for Marine Underwriters. The firm provides Expert Witness Services and Litigation Support to Attorneys throughout the United States.
One of Mr. Teicheira's area or expertise is the appraisal of marina, boatyard and shore side dock structures.
Certified Marine Surveyor
Accredited Commercial Marine Appraiser
Services
Vessel condition and valuation/appraisal surveys
Condition & Valuation Surveys (C&V) for purchase and insurance (for commercial vessels only). A C&V Survey covers all aspects of the vessel's condition except for internal workings of machinery and other listed exceptions (such as for the underwater hull if performed in the water or for masts and above deck rigging on sailboats). Includes appraisal of the vessel's Current Market Value and Replacement Cost New. Surveys are conducted using applicable federal and USCG regulations, American Boat and Yacht Counsel (ABYC) standards, and National Fire and Protection Association (NFPA) standards.
Appraisals are conducted in accordance with the most current edition of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), as well as the code of ethics set forth by the American Society of Appraisers.
Marina, boatyard and shipyard appraisals
Appraisals on marina, yacht clubs, boatyards, and shipyards. Generally using the cost approach to determine the Replacement Cost New, Current Market Value, or Actual Cash Value. Surveys are conducted using applicable local, state and federal regulations, and National Fire and Protection Association (NFPA) standards.
Appraisals are conducted in accordance with the most current edition of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), as well as the code of ethics set forth by the American Society of Appraisers.
Damage surveys
Usually conducted on behalf of the vessel Underwriters but can also be for any interested party. Assignments generally include the determination of the nature of the loss, cause of the loss and the extent of the damage. Damage surveys can be conducted on any type of vessel, docks and marine structures.
Casualty investigations
Mr. Teicheira has conducted investigations involving vessel casualties, such as collisions, sinkings and fires and also injury/fatality investigations on behalf of underwriters and/or attorneys.
Litigation support
Based upon his education and professional background Mr. Teicheira qualifies as an expert in most, if not all, aspects of marine surveying/appraisals, and vessel maintenance and operation.