KORABEL (КОРАБЕЛ) – Russian: SHIPBUILDER
Marine Survey
Inspections of sailboats and other pleasure craft for status of overall condition. Surveys performed for the purposes of purchase/sale, repair, maintenance and insurance in the Greater Toronto Area.
corrosion protection
Inspect corrosion protection of metal formulation, investigate coating defects, non-conformities and verify subsequent issues. Prepare and monitor paint specifications and application performances.
Sailing Experience & Water Safety
With extensive competitive sailing experience on vessels of varied classes, offering consultations and training that best suits your vessel.
Melges 24 Class Measurer and Canadian NLS instructor.
BOOK YOUR INSPECTION
Because of the nature of the inspections, we will work with you to arrange a suitable inspection space and schedule. Upon completion, you will be provided with a detailed outline of the vessel, complete with repair recommendations, construction notes, and a write-up of contents (if required).
Please note that no inspections will be performed in inclement weather or otherwise unsafe conditions.
Andrei Sokolski
MSc., N.A., PSPC
CASMS Master Marine Surveyor
FROSIO Level III inspector
Andrei Sokolski, the company owner and operator, is a Master Marine Surveyor, inspector of commercial ships and pleasure boats. With over 30 years of experience to build, repair, inspect and survey ships of all classes, Andrei has worked on everything from combat ships to luxury mega yachts in all possible types of materials including steel, wood, polymers and aluminum.
Andrei has a Masters Degree in Naval Architecture. He worked in a range of levels and projects in drydocks in Russia, the Baltic States, Finland, Poland, Norway, Turkey, Italy, Malta, Croatia, China, USA and Canada from Atlantic to Pacific coasts. From 2008 Andrei has been a Marine Surveyor for Lloyd’s Register. He is currently fully authorized to inspect hulls and machinery of commercial ships and pleasure boats, navigation and electrical equipment; to audit marine service suppliers according to Class Rules and Government regulations. He has a second degree in Quality Assurance and is a Certified ISM/ISPS/ISO auditor.
With his extensive knowledge base and work expertise, Andrei is able and qualified to provide full ship/boat inspections per client requests and needs.