About Insight
Experience You Can Trust. Insight You Can Rely On.
Based in Newcastle, NSW, Insight Marine Surveys was founded on a simple principle: every vessel should be surveyed as if it were our own potential purchase. We provide independent, thorough marine surveys backed by decades of practical marine industry experience, giving buyers, owners, and insurers the confidence to make informed decisions.
How we work
Scott brings over 15 years of hands-on experience in the marine industry to every survey. Beginning his career as an apprentice shipwright, he went on to own and operate a successful boatyard on Lake Macquarie, gaining extensive experience across vessel construction, maintenance, repairs, and haul-outs.
Today, as a qualified Marine Surveyor and Shipwright, Scott combines technical expertise with practical, real-world knowledge to deliver thorough, independent, and unbiased marine surveys. Whether conducting pre-purchase inspections, insurance assessments, or vessel condition reports, he is committed to providing clear, accurate, and professional advice that boat owners, buyers, and insurers can rely on.
- Qualified shipwright
- Diploma of Marine Surveying
- Newcastle NSW based
- Sydney → Port Macquarie coverage
- Fully insured
- Independent — no repair or sales conflicts
What you can expect from us
Findings written plainly, photographs to back them up, and a straight answer when you ask what we'd do in your position. No padding, no hedging — just enough detail for you to decide.
Let's get your survey booked.
We cover the coast from Sydney through the Central Coast and Newcastle up to Port Macquarie. Reports are prepared by a qualified Marine Surveyor and generally land in your inbox the same day.