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Stability Letter

What Is a Stability Letter and Why Is It Needed?

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Classic Yacht provide professional evaluations to keep your vessel safe and certified.

A Stability Letter is an official document issued by a certified marine surveyor that verifies a vessel’s stability and weight capacity under different loading conditions.

It is often required for commercial vessels, charter boats, and insurance purposes to ensure compliance with safety regulations and prevent overloading risks.

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Why Is a Stability Letter Needed?

  • Regulatory Compliance – Required by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) for commercial passenger vessels and workboats.
  • Insurance Requirements – Insurers may demand a stability assessment to determine coverage eligibility.
  • Safety Assurance – Prevents capsizing by ensuring the vessel can handle passengers, cargo, and fuel under various conditions.
  • Charter & Commercial Use – Essential for boats carrying paying passengers to comply with maritime safety laws.

Who Needs a Stability Letter?

  • Charter boats & tour vessels
  • Commercial fishing boats
  • Workboats & ferries
  • Passenger-carrying vessels
If you need a Stability Letter for insurance, charter approval, or compliance, Classic Yacht Marine Surveyors provides professional evaluations to keep your vessel safe and certified.
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