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Rod Twitchin Marine Gold Coast Independant Ship Surveyor, Boating and Marine Services

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Marine Surveys
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Rod Twitchin Marine Gold Coast Independant Ship Surveyor, Boating and Marine Services

Home
About
Marine Surveys
Professional Services
VOTO
Projects
Testimonials
Contact

Home
About
Marine Surveys
Professional Services
VOTO
Projects
Testimonials
Contact

Category: International Pre-Purchase Survey

CANTIERE DELLE MARCHE 105′

IMG 20250630 WA0022

135′ RICHMOND YACHT

BATAVIA IN THE SLINGS

Sovereign Yachts 135′

Marine Survey - SOVEREIGN MOTOR YACHT 135'

Service: Pre Purchase Survey

Accreditations, certifications & Memberships

RTM’s services are backed by formal qualifications, accreditations and decades of real‑world experience. These credentials reflect our commitment to professionalism, independence and industry‑aligned practice.

certifications

Ships Valuer
Maritime Cook Island Commercial Surveyor < 400GT
Trade Certificate - Mechanical
Commercial Boat Licence: 1993
Bronze Medallion - Volunteer Life Saver

AMSA ACCREDITATIONS

Master: 1993
Coxwain: 1997
Engineer: 1999
Surveyor: 2012

memberships

Australasian Institute of Marine Surveyors (AIMS)
SuperYacht Australia
Boating Industry Australia (BIA)

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RT Marine: Pre‑Purchase Surveys

Every vessel tells a story.

Our job is to read it properly — structure, condition, compliance, and risk — before you commit.
A disciplined pre‑purchase survey gives clarity, protects your investment, and sets the standard for governance‑aligned ownership.

Independent. Technical. Accountable.
#marineinspection #vesselsurvey #boatpurchase #prepurchasesurvey #marinecompliance #yachtinspection #boatinvestment #seaworthy #vessellife #marineworld #rtm #rodtwitchinmarine

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Independent vessel valuations for commercial workboats, luxury recreational vessels, superyachts and Australian Customs import duty.

Clear. Structured. Conflict‑free.
Trusted by owners, insurers and industry partners.

#marinevaluation #vesselassessment #commercialmarine #luxuryyachts #superyachtlife #importduty #australiancustoms #independentappraisal #marineinsurance #industryexpertise #rtm #rodtwitchinmarine

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Honoured to be named a finalist in the 2026 Australian Marine Industry Awards.
Proud to stand alongside such strong operators in the superyacht sector.
This recognition reinforces our commitment to independent, structured, governance‑aligned oversight across the vessels we support. ⚓🏁

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Early start for RTM, assisting MSQ Brisbane in Moreton Bay, supporting KPOWS, Keeping Our Waterways Safe. ⚓🏁

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Mechanical inspection completed today as part of the pre‑purchase process, including engine‑room condition checks, operational testing, system verification, and oil sampling.

Clear, structured, evidence-based findings, the RTM standard. ⚓🏁

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VOTO by RTM is now live.

Vessel Operations & Technical Oversight, a premium governance framework supporting recreational vessels, commercial vessels and crewed superyachts.

VOTO introduces structure, discipline and independent oversight across all operational and technical aspects of vessel ownership. It replaces reactive problem‑solving with a defined governance rhythm, documentation discipline and centralised visibility through the RTM Live Portal.

For further intel, contact RTM directly.

RTM - Marine Governance. #marinegovernance #vesselmanagement #superyachtsolutions #rtmlive #yachtoperations #vesselcompliance #maritimesafety #technicaloversight #governanceframework #structuredoperations #RTM #rodtwitchinmarine

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IPS by RTM is now live.

A premium, International Pre‑Purchase Survey review for owners who want clarity before committing, locally or overseas.

Structured. Neutral. Technical.
Clarity before commitment.

For further intel, contact RTM directly.

RTM - International Marine Governance. #prepurchaseclarity #marinegovernance #internationalmarine #surveyreview #technicalassessment #yachtownership #vesselinspection #boatbuyers #globalmarine #peaceofmindpurchase #RTM #rodtwitchinmarine

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VOTO is coming. ⚓🏁
A simple, clean client portal where each vessel has its own homepage, tiles and organised sections for maintenance, compliance, documents, service coordination and operational oversight, all supported by RTM’s decades of experience.
It’s exactly what our clients have been asking for.
#vesselmanagement #clientportal #maritimetech #shipmanagement #maintenanceplanning #compliance #servicedelivery #operationalexcellence #rtmsolutions #comingsoon #RTM #rodtwitchinmarine

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We understand how important it is to know exactly what you're buying when investing in a luxury yacht.

RTM recently conducted a thorough in-water condition assessment on this stunning V62S Princess luxury yacht. Our comprehensive approach included detailed, in-water appraisals, mechanical evaluation, oil sample analysis, and extensive sea trials.

These careful steps are all part of our complete pre-purchase survey process. We believe every yacht buyer deserves complete transparency and peace of mind before making such an important decision.

RTM takes the time to examine every detail because we know how much this investment means to you. From hull condition to engine performance, we leave nothing to chance.

Honest & evidence based reporting, the RTM way. ⚓🏁

#marineinspection #yachtsurvey #luxuryyacht #prepurchasesurvey #boatinspection #yachtbuying #marinesurvey #RodTwitchinMarine #RTM

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RTM conducted an out of water inspection on this Fairline 62'.

Honest and evidence based reporting, the RTM way. ⚓🏁

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On site today completing a pre‑purchase assessment on this 2006 carbon fibre Gunboat, including in‑water checks, out‑of‑water inspection, sea trials, and a full mechanical review by RTM.

This assessment is being completed for an international client relying entirely on RTM’s findings to support their purchase decision.

Clear, structured, evidence-based, the RTM standard. ⚓🏁

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On site today completing a pre‑purchase assessment on this Leopard 43’ motor catamaran, including in‑water checks, out‑of‑water inspection, sea trials, and a full mechanical review by RTM.

Clear, neutral, evidence‑based, the RTM standard.

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CONTACT US

If you’d like to discuss your vessel, upcoming purchase, insurance requirements or technical concerns, we’re here to help.

RTM provides clear, independent advice you can rely on – wherever your vessel is located.

Rod: 0412 641 614
Renee: 0433 348 944
Gold Coast, QLD based and services locally, nationally & internationally

Rod Twitchin Marine Gold Coast Independant Ship Surveyor, Boating and Marine Services

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