Ship Operators, Financial Institutions, Insurance, P&I, Seller and Potential Buyer
Our services are focus for ship operators and financial institutions with exposure to shipping, who are committed to maintaining the highest of standards and minimizing risk, it is crucial to ensure that vessels are maintained in accordance with industry best-practice, with values preserved and asset-integrity maintained.
We also deliver inspection services for potential buyers of a vessel or for those selling. Our pre-purchase and pre-sales reports are simple to understand for all and provide clear insights on the integrity of the asset.
Our Marine Surveyors in addition at their experience and professionalism are employing the most modern and specialized equipment as ultrasonic equipment and drone for a better inspection and evaluation of the hold and heachcovers.
Mini ROV are assisting our Marine Surveyors on evaluation of the submerse critical area as propeller, radars, hull, sea chests and bow thrusters
Extensive experience together wtih the most advanced technologies
Pre-Purchase Surveys
Trusted independent and objective third-party inspections for buyers looking to assess the condition of a prospective purchase. We inspect thoroughly each vessel under your consideration providing a complete overview and understanding of the actual condition of a vessel, any potential risks that the buyer should be aware of and a solid understanding of any unforeseen expenses to ensure the vessel is brought back to safety and quality standards for operational purposes.
Our comprehensive and detailed report will provide you with the best tools to evaluate your investment. Furthermore, a proprietary reporting procedure ensures that all our inspectors will carry out a standardized approach to vetting a vessel. However, we have also the flexibility to adapt our reporting and assessments to your specific needs and requirements.
In addition to the assessment of the asset, our Inspectors will carry out a thorough and extensive review of documentation and certificate history, ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies. A review of Class Records may also be added as a service to the inspection
Pre-Charter
Critical is for a charterer to ensure that any vessel in consideration of commercial activities is well maintained and reviewed before any decision is taken. We are capable of understanding the specific requirements of Charterers and will provide screening from a technical and commercial perspective, considering any specific requirements you may have
P&I Clubs
If you are in the need of a survey related to claims and insurance handling, concerning Hull, Machinery, Equipment or any liability from Shipowners we can provide the experience to carry out the technical investigation up to final reporting.
Understanding the requirements and unique relationship between P&I underwriters and shipowners we can offer our unparalleled service to both ends, either by assisting shipowners in pre-entry inspections or carrying out risk assurance and inspections for P&I clubs benchmarking the actual condition of the vessel
Condition Surveys
For ship owners or ship-managers to provide a cost-efficient and complete inspection on the current condition of your vessels. We have both proprietary checklist documentation or can utilize company-specific procedures to inspect your vessel.
Shipowners seek to periodically assess the condition of their assets to ensure any potential failures or damages are identified prematurely. Our extensive network will provide a cost-efficient, swift, and flexible solution particularly when vessels are operating in remote and regions difficult to reach for your organization.
Our support will also monitor the performance of appointed ship managers and verify the condition of owners’ assets, in the event these are under bareboat charter agreements or third-party ship management
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Loss Adjustment Surveys and Investigation
Our expert surveyors and collaborators will be your trusted partners to support you in the event of any investigation you may need.
We can carry out detailed technical investigations on all machinery incidents occurring on your vessel narrowing down root cause and origin of failure and provide support in repair plan.
Our expertise is not limited to technical engineering but also navigation accidents related to collision, allision, grounding occurrences. We will take into consideration various data sources available to provide our independent trusted review based on your needs.
If you are a Charterer and require consultation related to overconsumption claims we can provide support through our extensive knowledge on charter party agreements and any possible litigations arising from breaking of clauses from the counterpart.
We can also support any matters arising from delay in cargo operations or ballast complications.
Port State Control Verification Audit
Our maritime management consultants can perform a Port State Control Verification Audit aboard ships and yachts to help minimise the risk that a Port State Control (PSC) inspection could result in any deficiencies or even detentions.
Port State Control (PSC) is an internationally agreed regime for the inspection of foreign vessels in other national ports by PSC inspectors. These inspectors are tasked with verifying compliance of the vessel with the requirements of key international conventions and associated codes (e.g. ISM, ISPS, SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, MLC).
A PSC inspection can include the following actions:
- Ensuring that the vessel is manned and operated in compliance with applicable international law
- Verifying the competency of the ship’s master and officers
- Checking the condition of a vessel and its equipment.
Our specialists will support you in the preparation for a PSC inspection, follow up on any corrective or preventive actions, and compose a report with recommended improvement and lessons learned.
We can also attend onboard your detained vessel to:
- Assist with training
- Effectively manage deficiency rectification
- Liaise with Port State officials
Internal/External Audit SMS & ISPS
The objective of a company SMS & ISPS audit is to seek information about the Safety Management System and to determine (by objective evidence) the degree of compliance with the applicable rules, regulation and standards (ISM, ISO etc), and the documented company procedures.
The audit should identify strengths and weaknesses, verify that procedures are controlled properly and that they are being followed. The system audit should also establish corrective action and improvement plans and ensure that personnel understand the requirements and that management commitment is evident. Internal audits are carried out on board and in the office with intervals not exceeding 12 months. A yearly Audit Plan shows the planning of internal and external audits.
The Quality & Safety Manager is responsible for the internal audit process.
Maritime Labour Convention verification audits (MLC 2006)
Our ship consultants are able to undertake independent Maritime Labour Convention verification audits to determine the suitability and effectiveness of a vessel’s MLC system The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) was established in 2006 as an International Labour Organization convention and the fourth arm of international maritime law, alongside SOLAS, STCW and MARPOL.
The MLC Convention covers the following areas:
- Minimum requirements for seafarers to work on a ship
- Conditions of employment
- Accommodation, recreational facilities, food and catering
- Health protection, medical care, welfare and social security protection
- Compliance and enforcement
We generate concise and accurate reports identifying non-conformities, observations and noteworthy remarks. Our aim is to assist our clients to remove non-conformities and provide pragmatic solutions to compliance issues.