Independent marine surveyors providing technical inspection services for shipowners, managers, charterers, P&I Clubs and Flag States.
Specialized in ship condition surveys, PSC preparation inspections, ROB verification, pre-purchase surveys and ultrasonic hatch cover testing throughout Spanish and EU ports
TECHNICAL MARINE INSPECTION SERVICES
AB SURVEYORS provides independent marine survey and compliance inspection services focused on vessel condition assessment, operational risk prevention and statutory compliance. Our inspections are performed onboard commercial vessels including contaiers ships, bulk carriers, tankers, container vessels, ferries, ropax and general cargo ships.
Operational inspections are focused on identifying technical deficiencies, safety concerns, cargo risks, hatch cover integrity issues, PSC detention risks and compliance deficiencies before they develop into operational or commercial problems. Inspection services are tailored to shipowners, managers, charterers and P&I Clubs requiring practical onboard assessments, objective technical reporting and operationally useful recommendations.
OUR INSPECTION EXPERTISE:
Technical vessel condition inspections performed onboard commercial vessels focused on maintenance standards, operational condition, statutory compliance and risk prevention for shipowners, charterers, P&I Clubs and operators.
Ultrasonic tightness testing and hatch cover integrity inspections focused on preventing cargo damage risks and identifying leakage deficiencies.
Technical inspections focused on structural condition, machinery condition, maintenance standards and operational deficiencies before vessel acquisition.
ROB verification surveys performed during vessel deliveries and re-deliveries, including bunker quantity assessment, sounding verification and operational bunker quantity reporting.
Safety inspections, audits, and statutory compliance assessments performed on behalf of Flag Administrations and vessel operators.
Vessel inspections performed during deliveries and re-deliveries, including bunker quantity verification and operational condition assessments.
INSPECTION METHODOLOGY
Inspection services are performed onboard using a practical operational approach focused on vessel condition assessment, deficiency identification and objective reporting.
Inspections may include:
- structural observations
- hatch cover inspections
- safety equipment verification
- fire safety inspections
- statutory documentation review
- operational procedures verification
- bunker quantity verification
- cargo readiness observations
- machinery space observations
- accommodation and MLC related observations
All inspections are supported by photographic evidence, technical observations and operationally focused recommendations.
COMMON INSPECTION FINDINGS
Typical deficiencies identified during ship condition and compliance inspections may include:
- hatch cover deficiencies
- signs of water ingress
- structural corrosion
- fire safety deficiencies
- defective or expired safety equipment
- expired statutory certificates
- poor housekeeping standards
- bunker quantity discrepancies
- navigation equipment deficiencies
- cargo hold condition deficiencies
- machinery maintenance deficiencies
- oil leaks and machinery space observations
- defective piping systems
- abnormal machinery conditions
- engine room safety deficiencies
- statutory compliance deficiencies
- PSC detention risks
FAQs
What is included in a ship condition survey?
Ship condition surveys may include inspections of structural condition, hatch covers, machinery spaces, cargo areas, safety equipment and statutory compliance onboard commercial vessels.
How are ROB bunker surveys performed?
ROB bunker surveys are performed through bunker tank soundings, calculations and verification procedures to assess bunker quantities onboard during deliveries and re-deliveries
Why is ultrasonic hatch cover testing important?
Ultrasonic hatch cover testing helps identify leakage risks that may lead to cargo damage, water ingress and hatch cover integrity problems.
What are PSC preparation inspections?
PSC preparation inspections are onboard technical inspections focused on identifying deficiencies before Port State Control attendance and improving vessel compliance readiness.
How can hatch cover deficiencies affect cargo operations?
Hatch cover deficiencies may lead to water ingress, cargo damage risks, operational delays and potential cargo claims if leakage problems are not identified and corrected.
What types of vessels are inspected?
Inspections are regularly performed onboard container ships, bulk carriers, tankers, ferries, ropax vessels, container ships and general cargo vessels.
