Situated in Woodbridge on the scenic and tidal reaches of the River Deben, Tidemill Yacht Harbour provides a sheltered marina basin nestled within a historic boatbuilding location. Navigating the complex tides and shallow bars of the River Deben requires complete confidence in hull integrity, underwater running gear, and onboard electrical systems.
SafeGuard Marine Survey provides fully independent small craft surveying services directly on-site across the Tidemill Yacht Harbour facility. Whether you require an out-of-water pre-purchase survey, Ultrasonic Thickness (UT) hull gauging on a steel vessel, or an insurance evaluation for a GRP cruiser or traditional wooden yacht, our technical audits deliver clear, objective findings with zero commercial ties to local yards or brokers.
Haul-Out & Slipway Capabilities: Equipped with a dedicated boat hoist, craning facilities, and secure hardstanding for lifting yachts, motor cruisers, and coastal craft out of the water. Out-of-water structural assessments are coordinated alongside yard staff to ensure safe blocking for full access to the hull bottom, keel assemblies, and underwater running gear.
Surface Preparation & Wash-Down: On-site pressure washing facilities allow for the rapid removal of estuarine silt, marine bio-fouling, and loose bottom coatings prior to inspection. Clearing these surfaces ensures clean plate access for accurate ultrasonic transducer coupling during NDT testing and reliable GRP moisture profiling.
Moorings & Site Utilities: Offers secure floating pontoon berthing within the tidal river basin, supported by comprehensive boatyard amenities including metered electricity, fresh water points, modern shore-based washrooms, a chandlery, and on-site marine engineering services, serving as a premier operational base on the Suffolk coastline.