Situated at the head of navigation on the picturesque River Chet, Loddon Marina serves as a key inland base within the southern Norfolk Broads network. Operating along a narrow, winding freshwater reach subject to river silt, weed growth, and variable seasonal water levels, craft berthed or laid up here require thorough structural checks and technical audits to ensure long-term hull integrity, mechanical safety, and compliance with Broads Authority standards.
SafeGuard Marine Survey provides completely independent small craft surveying services directly on-site at Loddon Marina . Whether you require an out-of-water pre-purchase survey, Ultrasonic Thickness (UT) NDT hull gauging on a steel river craft, or an insurance condition report for a classic timber cruiser or modern GRP motor launch, our evaluations deliver clear, actionable guidance with zero commercial ties to hosting yards, brokerages, or local moorings.
Haul-Out & Hardstanding Infrastructure: Accommodates localized lifting arrangements, mobile craneage, and slipway operations across the Loddon Staithe and basin network. Out-of-water surveys are strictly coordinated to ensure complete, unhindered physical access to the baseplate, forward and aft swims, keel structures, stern gear, rudder assemblies, and underwater hull fittings.
Surface Preparation & NDT Access: Facilities support high-pressure washing and the clearing of freshwater weed, silt accumulation, and loose bottom coatings along the wind-and-water line. This ensures optimal surface contact for ultrasonic transducer coupling and silver/silver-chloride reference electrode testing for stray current corrosion audits.
Moorings & Site Facilities: Offers secure quay-side and basin moorings equipped with essential shore power, fresh water access, and proximity to local village amenities. Positioned on the River Chet, the site provides straightforward navigation access downstream toward Hardley Cross, joining the main River Yare channel toward Reedham and Breydon Water.