The marine surveyor's role is toprovide:
• Recommendations and solutions to problems including:
--- Ship's structure,
--- Propulsion machinery and navigation systems,
--- Cargo handling apparatus and mooring devices,
--- Cargo containment systems and cargo transfer systems, ...
• Evidence and tangible arguments for use in:
--- Legal disputes and court cases,
--- Ship purchase negotiations,
--- Overhauling, refitting quotations ...
• Advice and legal assistance,
• Ship audits and ship condition surveys,
• Planning and specifications for:
--- Maintenance, repairs or potential refitting,
--- Fire fighting equipment, safety equipment,
--- Life saving appliances, ...
Whatever your role in the maritime economy, the findings and recommendations of a thorough marine survey can save you a great deal of unnecessary expense:
--- Shipping Companies,
--- Shipowners,
--- Charterers,
--- Underwriters,
--- Shipyards,
--- Contractors and subcontractors, service providers, ...
The work of the marine surveyor helps to sustain the quota of shipping suitable for charter or use in any given market or geographical area.
His survey reports are stored in a central data base, available to major oils companies, shipowners and charterers; thus enabling them to determine the condition of a given vessel and its fitness for their intended purpose.
In the final analysis, the marine surveyor’s professional ethics are the corner-stone of his reputation. His membership of a professional association, such as UPEM Union Professionnelle des Experts Maritimes) is your guarantee of his respect for its values and of the quality of his survey reports.
