Cristian Gutiérrez

Marine Surveyor, Flag State Inspector & Compliance Auditor

Operational Experience

Operational experience performing ship condition surveys, PSC preparation inspections, ROB bunker surveys, hatch cover testing and compliance inspections onboard commercial vessels including bulk carriers, tankers, ferries, ropax, container and general cargo vessels.

Inspection activities focused on vessel condition assessment, operational deficiencies, statutory compliance, bunker quantity verification and operational risk prevention.

Areas of Expertise

  • Ship Condition Surveys
  • PSC Preparation Inspections
  • ROB Bunker Surveys
  • Ultrasonic Hatch Cover Testing
  • Flag State Inspections
  • Pre-Purchase Surveys
  • ISM Audits
  • ISPS Verification
  • MLC Compliance Inspections

Clients & Operational Scope

Experience performing inspections and compliance assessments on behalf of shipowners, managers, P&I Clubs, Flag Administrations and maritime operators throughout Spanish and EU ports.

Professional Approach

Inspection services performed using a practical operational approach focused on technical observations, objective reporting and operationally useful recommendations.

Areas of Operation

Based in Valencia, Spain, providing marine inspection services throughout Spanish ports and EU operational areas.

Professional Profiles

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Cristian Gutiérrez marine surveyor and Flag State inspector in Valencia Spain

Capt. Cristian Gutiérrez

Marine Surveyor, Flag State Inspector & Compliance Auditor

Qualifications & Certifications

  • ISM, ISPS & MLC harmonised internal auditor (DNV-GL)
  • Flag State Inspector Course (LISCR | The Liberian Registry)
  • Liberian Harmonized ISM/ISPS/Marine Investigation Lead Auditors Course  (LISCR | The Liberian Registry)
  • ILO-Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 Liberian Flag State Inspector Course (LISCR | The Liberian Registry)
  • Malta Flag State Inspector (Transport Malta)
  • Port State Control Inspections (ABS)
  • Ship recycling – HAZMAT Expert (RINA)
  • Navigational Assessments and Audits (DNV-GL)
  • Ultrasonic Hatch Cover Test Operator (CYGNUS)
  • Certificate in Marine Warranty Surveying (LLOYD’S MARITIME ACADEMY)
  • Marine Surveyor graduate by Spanish College of Merchant Marine Officers (COMME).
  • Master’s Degree in Maritime Transport at Barcelona School of Nautical Studies (FNB).
  • Master in Marine, Aerial and Land Transport  (COMME)
  • Master in Logistics Operations certified by the Open University of Catalonia (UOC).