SURVEYS AND INSPECTIONS
Marine Surveying & Asset Evaluation
At Consult Maritime LLC, we deliver impartial, technically rigorous survey and assurance services that support vessel safety, regulatory compliance, and commercial assurance. Whether you're acquiring a new vessel, preparing for flag state inspection, or verifying compliance with Class or international standards, our team brings clarity, precision, and authority to every assessment.
- Condition surveys
- Pre-Purchase / Pre-Sale surveys
- Damage surveys
- On/Off Hire surveys
- P&I and H&M surveys
- MCA Coding surveys (MECAL)
- Ultrasonic hatch cover tightness test
- Client representation
- Suitability surveys
- Bunker quantity and quality surveys
Cargo Surveying & Inspections
At Consult Maritime LLC, we offer a comprehensive suite of cargo survey services designed to safeguard the condition, quantity, and value of cargo throughout its journey. Whether you're a shipowner, charterer, insurer, or cargo stakeholder, our independent inspections provide the clarity and assurance needed to manage risk and resolve disputes.
Our Cargo Survey Capabilities Include:
- Loading & Discharge Supervision
- Quantity & Quality Verification.
- Damage & Loss Investigations.
- Cargo Condition & Suitability Assessments.
- Container Inspection Services
- Refrigerated Cargo (Reefer) Inspections.
- Heavy Lift & Project Management
- Project Cargo
Marine Casualty Investigation
Consult Maritime specializes in conducting thorough and impartial investigations into marine accidents and incidents. Our objective is to enhance maritime safety by identifying root causes, contributing factors, and systemic issues that lead to accidents at sea or in port.
Our investigations follow international standards such as the IMO Casualty Investigation Code and national regulatory frameworks. We work closely with flag states, port authorities, shipowners, and classification societies to gather evidence, interview witnesses, analyze data, and produce detailed reports with actionable recommendations.
Hull and Machinery H&M
Key outcomes of our investigations include:
- Root cause analysis to prevent recurrence
- Safety recommendations for vessels, operators, and regulators
- Support for legal and insurance proceedings, when required
- Improved operational practices and risk management strategies
Loss Management & Claims
At Consult Maritime LLC, we provide expert support in loss management and claims Hull & Machinery (H&M) for all vessel types. Our team of master mariners, marine surveyors and engineers delivers fast, impartial assessments of damage, repair needs, and claim support.
Our expertise in loss management encompasses a wide range of services including marine casualty management, casualty investigation, loss adjusting, and providing expert witness support in marine claims, disputes, and litigation
- Providing expert advice for courts or arbitration
- Investigating cause of structural/machinery failure on vessels
- Collision: causation and consequences investigation
- Fuel bunkers and lubricating oil investigations
- Hull & Machinery damage surveys
- Cargo damage inspections
MARITIME AUDITS AND COMPLIANCE
Maritime Audits
Meeting international maritime regulations is critical for shipowners and charterers. Non-compliance with SOLAS, MARPOL, or flag state regulations can result in financial penalties, operational delays, and increased insurance premiums.
We take pride in assisting shipowners, managers and charterers in the shipping and offshore industry with ensuring that procedures are in place, that they are in line with international regulations and best practice, and that such procedures are being implemented, and ensuring your fleet is in compliance with the applicable rules and regulations.
- ISM/ISPS/MLC Audits: Internal audits aligned with the ISM Code, ISPS Code and MLC 2006.
- Flag State Inspections: On behalf of Liberia, Malta and Hong Kong.
- Pre-USCG and PSC Inspections: Inspection to prepare vessels for USCG and Port State Control inspections.
- Engine Room Audits: Assessment of machinery spaces for safety, performance, and maintenance standards.
- Navigational Audits: Review of bridge operations, voyage planning, and navigational practices (static/dynamic)
- Vetting using Auditmyship.com©: Our Digital vetting structured platform to meet charterer and regulatory expectations.
- Environmental & ISO Audits: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, VGP and MARPOL compliance audits.
- Ports & Terminal Risk Audits: Risk assessments for port operation and terminal infrastructure.
IMCA eCMID / eMISW Inspections
Our IMCA eCMID Inspection Service ensures your offshore vessels meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational integrity. Conducted by Accredited Vessel Inspectors (AVIs), our inspections follow the IMCA Common Marine Inspection Document (eCMID) framework, providing a thorough, standardized assessment of vessel condition and management systems.
- eCMID: A standardized audit to evaluate the condition, safety, and compliance of large vessels used in offshore renewable operations (500 gross tonnage GT and above)
- eMISW: An assessment specifically for smaller vessels, ensuring they meet safety and operational standards for their specific tasks, applies to small workboats under 500 gross tonnage.
DP Trials & Assurance
We provide comprehensive Marine Operations and Assurance services that ensure the safe, efficient, and regulation-ready execution of complex marine and offshore activities. From early-stage planning to real-time execution support, we deliver the technical depth and operational clarity needed to reduce risk and drive project success.
- Fit for Purpose Surveys
- DP failure modes and effects analysis
- FME(C)A proving trials & DP annual trials
- DP incident investigation and root cause analysis
- DP operations manual and procedures
- Risk assessment of all DP-related systems.
- DP Project Management: planning and execution of vessel upgrades, hybrid power integration, vessel reconfiguration for fuel efficiency.
Risk, Safety, and Regulatory Compliance
We support vessel owners, operators, and maritime stakeholders in maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant operations. By combining technical expertise with regulatory insight, we help clients navigate complex maritime requirements and ensure operational excellence.
- Risk Assessments & Studies: HAZID/HAZOP, fire/explosion analysis, ship collision, and quantitative risk assessments.
- Preparation and Review of Operational Manuals (ISM, ISPS, MLC, Ballast Water Management, etc..)
- HSEQ Management Systems: Developing integrated systems and documentation for regulatory compliance.
- Technical Assistance for Class and Flag State approvals.
- Risk-Based Inspection (RBI): Prioritizing inspections based on risk to improve safety and reduce costs.
- Compliance Audits: Conducting audits and implementing strategies aligned with international standards.
