Vessel acquisitions and transactions carry significant technical risk — risk that's often only visible to those with real, hands-on experience across a broad range of vessel types. We provide independent technical due diligence, pre-purchase inspections, and condition evaluations built on practical, sea-going and project expertise, giving owners, buyers, and financiers a clear, honest picture of a vessel's true condition and cost exposure before decisions are made.
Bulk Carriers
Container Vessels
​Tankers & Chemical Tankers (various types)
General Cargo Vessels
Pneumatic Cement Carriers (Self-Discharging)
Multipurpose (MPP) Vessels
LPG Carriers
Vessel Types Covered
Core Services
Pre-Purchase Inspections
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Full physical inspection of vessel and equipment
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On-site assessment by experienced technical personnel
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Independent verification of seller/broker representations
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Clear go/no-go input ahead of purchase decisions
Regulatory & Class Compliance
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Class status and outstanding conditions/recommendations
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Flag state and statutory compliance review
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Upcoming survey and dry-docking exposure
Risk & Cost Exposure
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Identification of near-term capital expenditure
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Realistic post-acquisition repair cost estimates
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Red flags that impact vessel value or usability
Vessel Condition Evaluation
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Structural, mechanical, and cosmetic condition assessment
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Cargo system and machinery performance review
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Class survey history and outstanding items review
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Pre-CAP inspections and support for class Condition Assessment Programme (CAP) surveys and ratings.
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Comparison against sister vessels / market benchmarks
Documentation & History Review
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Technical and maintenance records
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Repair and retrofit history
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Vetting, PSC, and incident history
Cargo Systems Assessment
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Vessel-specific cargo handling systems (e.g. pneumatic discharge, gas systems, tank coatings)
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Compliance with cargo type and trading requirements
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Operational reliability and remaining service life
OPEX & CAPEX Predictions
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Realistic operating cost projections based on actual vessel condition
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Near-term and long-term capital expenditure forecasting
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Dry-docking, retrofit, and compliance cost estimates (e.g. BWTS, EEXI/CII)
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Support for budgeting, valuation, and investment decisions
Approach
Our evaluations are practical, not theoretical — grounded in years of hands-on experience across diverse vessel types and cargo systems. We go beyond the paperwork, physically inspecting the vessel and its systems to uncover what really matters: the difference between what a vessel looks like on paper and what it actually is, and what it will really cost to own and operate.
Who This Is For
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Buyers and owners considering vessel acquisitions
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Financiers and investors requiring independent technical assurance
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Companies expanding into new vessel types or trades
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Anyone needing a clear-eyed, practical technical opinion — and realistic cost forecast — before committing
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Companies without the luxury of extensive internal resources — not every operator has a full in-house team of superintendents and inspectors, and that's exactly where we come in, acting as your outsourced technical and inspection capability whenever and wherever you need it