Situated at Shotley Point at the strategic confluence of the River Stour and River Orwell, Shotley Marina is accessed via a 24-hour tidal lock and serves as a premier gateway to the East Coast and North Sea. Navigating these active estuarine and offshore waters 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 Shotley Marina 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 motor yacht or sailing cruiser, 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 extensive 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 extensive pontoon berthing within a secure, non-tidal basin with metered electricity, fresh water points, shore-based washrooms, a well-stocked chandlery, and on-site marine engineering services, serving as a comprehensive operational base for vessels navigating the Suffolk coastline and beyond.