Scope alignment
The condition areas, charter requirements and joint-survey arrangements are agreed before attendance.
Marine survey services
Vessel Condition Surveys
B&C surveys, bunker and condition surveys, on-hire surveys, off-hire surveys, hatch-cover and technical inspections for owners and charterers.
Overview
Independent attendance with evidence you can rely on
Independent vessel-condition evidence helps owners and charterers distinguish pre-existing defects from damage arising during a charter or operation. We record condition systematically, focusing on areas most likely to generate commercial disputes.
Scope and reporting are tailored to the appointment, the interests represented and the evidence required. Joint attendances are handled professionally, with areas of agreement and disagreement recorded clearly.
Typical scope
Services available
✓B&C (bunker and condition) surveys
✓On-hire vessel condition surveys
✓Off-hire vessel condition surveys
✓Bunker quantity surveys and ROB statements
✓Hatch-cover ultrasonic leak testing
✓Hatch-cover hose testing
✓Pre-AMSA and pre-Port State Control inspections
✓Hull, machinery and safety-condition surveys
✓Crane inspection and load-test attendance
✓Condition and valuation surveys
Charter-party evidence
Choose the survey required at delivery or redelivery
Focused landing pages help owners, charterers and managers send the correct instructions quickly.
Our approach
A clear process from instructions to report
Systematic inspection
Hull, decks, holds, machinery, equipment and relevant inventories are inspected and recorded.
Defect schedule
Observed defects and damage are described, located and supported with dated photographic evidence.
Appointments
Commonly appointed by
ShipownersCharterersManagersP&I clubsFinanciersPurchasers and sellers
Frequently asked questions
Vessel Condition Surveys: practical questions
What is a B&C survey?
A bunker and condition survey records vessel condition and verifies agreed bunker quantities at delivery, redelivery or another defined time.
What is the difference between on-hire and off-hire?
On-hire establishes condition at delivery into charter; off-hire records condition at redelivery.
Can pre-AMSA inspections be arranged?
Technical condition reviews can be arranged to identify visible deficiencies before regulatory attendance.
24/7 operational response