Marine Surveys

Vessel Condition Surveys

A vessel condition survey creates an independent record of observable condition and operational state for the instructed scope.

When to instruct

When you may need this.

Document vessel condition at a defined point in time.

Before or after charter

At delivery, redelivery or transfer

When condition is disputed

When a decision needs a current vessel record

What it helps establish

  • Observable physical condition
  • Areas requiring attention
  • Relevant vessel information
  • Photographic condition record

What we may examine

  • Accessible vessel areas
  • Visible condition
  • Documents made available
  • Photographs and operational observations

What we need from you

  • Vessel name and location
  • Access arrangements
  • Scope of areas to inspect
  • Contact person onboard or ashore

Assignment workflow

How the assignment works.

The process remains deliberately simple: understand the instruction, attend the field situation, document the facts and report findings.

  1. 01

    INSTRUCTION

    Confirm scope, location, urgency and access.

  2. 02

    MOBILIZE

    Match the assignment with appropriate attendance.

  3. 03

    OBSERVE

    Establish what is happening in the field.

  4. 04

    DOCUMENT

    Capture measurements, records, photographs and evidence where applicable.

  5. 05

    ASSESS

    Interpret condition, damage, quantity, risk or circumstances.

  6. 06

    REPORT

    Deliver findings that support informed decisions.

Outputs

What you receive.

Depending on the scope of instruction, reporting may include the following outputs.

  • Endorsed field report where appropriate
  • Preliminary report where the scope requires early findings
  • Final report when required information is complete
  • Photographs, video or collected records where applicable

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