Vessel Condition Surveys & Engineering Assessments
A clearer view of the vessel. A stronger basis for your next decision.
Independent vessel surveys, machinery assessments and engineering audits for owners, charterers, insurers and buyers—supported by documented findings and practical technical reporting.
Detailed observations. Clear evidence. Professional reporting.
Contact us as early as possible—before a purchase, charter, insurance decision, repair or dry-docking milestone. Early planning helps define the survey scope and arrange access while the vessel and relevant records are available.
Independent Marine Assessment
Know the condition. Understand the findings. Plan with confidence.
A vessel survey should give you more than a list of observations. We assess the vessel or machinery within the agreed scope, document relevant condition findings and explain their technical significance—so owners, charterers, insurers and prospective buyers can make better-informed commercial and operational decisions.
Survey & Assessment Scope
The right inspection for the decision ahead.
Survey objectives vary with the vessel, transaction and operational context. We agree the scope in advance and focus the work on the condition information the appointing party needs.
Pre-Purchase Condition Surveys
Independent condition inspections to support vessel acquisition decisions, identify visible condition concerns and record items requiring further review or attention.
Charter & On-Hire Surveys
Condition surveys for charterers and vessel interests, with clear documentation of observed condition at the agreed survey point.
Insurance & Condition Assessments
Survey support to document vessel or machinery condition for insurance-related review, subject to the agreed scope and information available.
Post-Incident Inspections
Record the condition of affected areas or equipment following an incident and provide a clear technical basis for further assessment.
Vetting, SIRE / VIQ & Engineering Audits
Practical preparation and engineering audit support, including review of relevant technical condition, records and identified follow-up items.
Marine Fuel & Bunker Surveys
Quantity surveys for owners and charterers, plus specialist assessment where contaminated or adulterated marine fuel is suspected. Optional SDA / CODA support can include technical comments and guidance.
Machinery & Engineering Assessments
Look beyond the nameplate.
Machinery condition is assessed in the context of its use, maintenance and observable performance. We support functional assessments of main and auxiliary machinery, linking inspection findings with the relevant records and operational information available.
- 01Main and auxiliary machinery condition and functional assessment.
- 02Review of relevant maintenance records, service reports and identified defects.
- 03Documentation of observed condition, limitations and items requiring attention.
- 04Technical comments to help prioritise follow-up, repair planning or further examination.
Marine Fuel & Special Assessment
A measured response when fuel quality is in question.
Where a fuel quality concern arises, timely technical review can help clarify the issue, the records available and the appropriate next steps. We provide bunker quantity survey support for owners and charterers, and specialist assessment of suspected contaminated or adulterated marine fuels.
A Clear Survey Process
From agreed scope to usable findings.
The inspection is planned around the purpose of the assignment, vessel access and the information available. Findings and limitations are recorded clearly in the resulting report.
Agree the scope
Confirm the vessel, survey purpose, areas or machinery in scope, access arrangements and reporting needs.
Examine and record
Carry out the agreed inspection or assessment and document relevant observations and available evidence.
Evaluate the findings
Consider the observations in context, identify material limitations and flag items that may need further attention.
Deliver a clear report
Present the survey findings and technical comments in an organised format to support the appointing party’s next steps.
The Report
A useful record—not a stack of unexplained notes.
The report is prepared to make the survey findings understandable and traceable to the agreed scope. It distinguishes observations from comments and identifies relevant limitations.
- ✓Survey scope and context so the reader understands what was examined.
- ✓Documented condition observations supported by relevant photographs or records where available.
- ✓Machinery or technical findings presented in a clear, organised format.
- ✓Items for attention or follow-up identified for the appointing party’s consideration.
- ✓Scope limitations and information gaps stated clearly.
Arrange a Vessel Survey
Contact us early—before your next vessel decision.
Tell us the vessel, purpose of the survey and timing. We can discuss the scope, access requirements and the technical support that fits your needs.