Liability

[BA48]

What is the liability of a boat owner who allows a survey person to board your boat. I have no problem with the survey but was wondering what would happen if they took a header, they always ask if they can check but does that leave a person liable when you say okay,

 

[baddogg]

I suspect they would be covered by Worksafe BC if they were injured while working.

 

[pacemaker]

If the surveyor is a proper businessman, he should have his own WCB number and would be covered that way. You can ask him if he is covered, and if in any doubt, ask him to produce his WCB #. Happens all the time for various home improvement companies etc. Same thing here.

 

[kaelc]

I think, unless you have an unsafe thing you are aware of and don’t disclose it, like a rotten floor, common law would say they are the expert and should be able to keep themselves safe.

 

[Aces]

Licensed surveyors have their own insurance and wcb coverage as Pacemaker stated. My guy took a tumble during last survey 2 years ago. My underwriter wanted the survey done on the hard to inspect the hull as well.

 

[BA48]

I,m thinking more towards people checking your catch, I think they are university students

 

[Captain PartyMarty]

Creel guy has no business on your boat, They can wait until you unload your catch. I would never give permission to board the vessel.

 

[scott craven]

I,m thinking more towards people checking your catch, I think they are university students

That's what i thought you meant, but when I saw the other comments, figured I was out to lunch.
If it's creel survey, they don't have to get in your boat.