Condition Surveys

Condition surveys or pre-purchase surveys are carried out on all types of merchant vessels.

Condition surveys ascertain the overall technical and operational condition of a vessel (including its certification status) and if required make a risk assessment and evaluation of possible repairs required or maintenance backlogs.

A thorough report and clear overview of findings and conclusion is supplied within the time frame required by the client.

Clients

Banks, ship owners, investment funds, KG houses, underwriters, capital procurement agencies, courts etc.

Scope of Inspection

Thorough examination of the ships' relevant accessible areas such as cargo spaces, ballast tanks, engine / service rooms, bridge, decks, shell plating, cabins, public rooms etc.

Assessment and Technical Evaluation

Examination of ship certificates, class files, maintenance documentation and operational documentation.

Reporting

A detailed report including documetnation of all technical ship data, validity of certificates, class files, maintenance documentation, measurements, oil analyses etc. (as far as available)

Detailed description of the condition of all inspected areas.

Rating system giving clients a clear impression of the condition found.

Assessment of necessary repairs or maintenance backlog including cost estimation.

Assessment of possible risks and compliance with forthcoming regulation.

Comprehensive photo documentation.

Your Contact

Bernd Holst