Understanding Tonnage Certificates & Vessel Surveys

Tonnage is a measurement of internal volume, not weight.

Two main types:

  • Gross Tonnage (GT)
  • Net Tonnage (NT)

Flags may require:

  • Initial Tonnage Survey
  • Safety Equipment Survey
  • Hull & Machinery Survey
  • Radio Survey (for commercial vessels)

PMR coordinates all required surveys through recognised surveyors.