International Marine
Surveyor based in AntibesValuation · Survey · Consulting
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Marine surveyor in Antibes since 1996, Franck Gachet brings over thirty years of experience to yacht owners, shipowners and insurance companies across the Mediterranean. A merchant marine officer and state-certified marine surveyor, he inspects every hull, every engine, every piece of equipment with the rigour expected by international standards.
Based in Antibes, on the French Riviera, he works throughout the Mediterranean arc, from Monaco to Saint-Tropez, carrying out pre-purchase surveys, legal and insurance surveys, and damage assessments. Trusted expertise at the service of demanding shipowners, insurance companies and international law firms.
Independence · Rigour · Discretion
Three unwavering principles that define every mission.
A merchant marine officer certified by ENSM and a state-certified marine surveyor (RNCP level 7), Franck Gachet has commanded vessels in the Mediterranean since 1996. Three decades aboard commercial ships and superyachts, and oversight of numerous refit projects from Genoa to Miami.
A dual qualification that gives his conclusions recognized admissibility before French and international courts.
Areas
of expertise
Pre-purchase survey
Complete technical inspection before acquisition. Hull, engines, electronic equipment, administrative documents and certificates.
→Judicial survey
Engagements with courts, insurance companies and law firms. Detailed reports and technical findings.
→Damage survey
Assessment and costing of damage following an incident: collision, grounding, fire, flooding, dismasting.
→Market valuation
Market value estimation for sale, inheritance, dispute or insurance coverage.
→Technical consulting
Support for refit projects, regulatory compliance, technical decisions and investment strategy.
→Compliance audit
Verification of regulatory compliance and vessel certificates according to international standards MCA, RINA, BV.
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