At Marlin Blue, we provide thorough, certified vessel condition surveys to help you assess technical, structural, and compliance aspects of any vessel—anywhere in the world.

Whether for pre-purchase decisions, charter agreements, insurance purposes, or legal disputes, our certified condition surveys are designed to provide clear, defensible, and comprehensive reports.

When should you request a vessel condition survey?

We conduct condition surveys for:

• Pre-purchase evaluations (with or without class history)
• On-hire / off-hire condition & consumables checks
• Bank pre-finance surveys and asset valuations
• Fleet-wide technical audits and ISM code compliance
• Post-casualty or incident investigations
• Sale handover supervision and vessel transition reports
• Flag State, Class, and international regulation compliance (IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL)

What’s Included in Our Vessel Condition Survey Service

Each survey is conducted by certified marine inspectors and includes visual inspections, testing, and review of:

• Hull, keel, and superstructure
• Cargo holds, deck cranes, and mooring gear
• Engine room systems, propulsion, and auxiliary machinery
• Electrical systems and switchboards
• Navigation bridge, radars, ECDIS, GMDSS
• Safety equipment (lifeboats, lifejackets, firefighting systems)
• Ballast tanks and coatings
• Vessel documentation, logbooks, class certificates, stability data

All findings are documented with high-quality photographs and detailed observations.

Vessel Types We Survey

• Bulk carriers & general cargo ships
• Tankers & chemical/product carriers
• Container ships & reefers
• LNG/LPG gas carriers
• Ro-Ro & ferries
• Drillships & offshore units
• Tugboats, barges & service vessels

Why Our Vessel Condition Survey Service Stands Out

At Marlin Blue, we differentiate ourselves through:

• Independent, legally defensible reports providing unbiased documentation supporting legal and insurance claims.
• Certified technical experts with experience in vessel integrity, cargo safety, and risk assessment.
• Rapid response and global reach ensuring immediate deployment for urgent inspections in key maritime hubs.
• Proven track record in dispute resolution with expertise in general average, pollution, and unpaid recoveries

Our surveys go beyond simple compliance—they protect financial interests, mitigate risks, and strengthen legal cases.

Contact us today to schedule a marine survey and ensure compliance, risk management, and operational efficiency.