We can carry out British Tonnage measurement for registration in any British port including the BVI, Jersey, Guernsey, and all UK mainland ports.

We can carry out Canadian Tonnage Measurement for Transport Canada Documentation

    The Tonnage Measurement Survey is quite different from a Condition Survey or Insurance Survey. The Tonnage Survey is carried out by a series of measurements which are used to evaluate the internal volume of the hull and deck structure. The tonnage is used by the Port Authorities to levee harbour fees etc.

    Before you request a Tonnage Survey, you should contact the port where you want the vessel to be registered and confirm that the name is available. We can then carry out the survey.

    The British Tonnage measurement can usually be carried out afloat, provided there is access to the hull interior throughout. In some instances you may be asked to provide plans of the vessel or, in rare cases, to haul the vessel. The Canadian Tonnage usually needs the vessel to be hauled.

    In November 2007 Transport Canada revised the regulations TP13430 and this is available at Transport Canada. Under the new regulations, you can measure your own vessel provided it is not more than 15 meters in length and a monohull. All other boats will need to be measured by a Tonnage Measurer. The "Form 4a" is available from Transport Canada. The new regulations simplify the measurement for all vessels under 24 meters in length. The measurement now takes about one hour on board and the vessel has to be hauled for the measurement. We then retire to the computer to work out the formula. You do not get a copy of the form. We send the forms, photographs, drawings of the plan view, end and side elevations to Transport Canada.

The British Tonnage for vessels up to 24 meters (78.9") load line length (measure from the deck at the bow, where the deck meets the stem to the rudder post) will take about one hour on board.

St Vincent tonnage We have carried out tonnage measurements for the Government of St. Vincent.

Norway Tonnage We have carried out tonnage measurements for the government of Norway

OUR FEES

    Transport Canada measurement for vessels up to 24 meters, US$650.00. For British Tonnage, we charge US$650.00. For work outside of the BVI or for vessels over 24 meters, please CONTACT US for a quote.

OUR CONTRACT

    Please review our Survey Contract. This form can be filled out and you can print and fax (or scan and email) the contract back to us when we have agreed terms and dates etc.