Aphelion Marine Services delivers independent, thorough marine survey services that protect your assets, verify compliance, and support informed decision-making across every stage of vessel and offshore operations.
Suitability Surveys
Before a vessel is chartered or deployed, our surveyors conduct detailed suitability assessments to confirm:
- Vessel readiness for the intended scope of work
- Compliance with client-specific vetting requirements
- Adequacy of onboard safety equipment and systems
- Crew competency and certification verification
- Structural and mechanical fitness for purpose
Condition & Pre-Purchase Surveys
Our condition surveys provide an objective assessment of a vessel’s current state:
- Hull and structural integrity — visual and ultrasonic thickness measurements
- Machinery and systems — engine room, electrical, and navigation equipment assessment
- Accommodation and safety — life-saving appliances, fire-fighting systems, and crew welfare facilities
- Documentation review — class certificates, statutory compliance, and maintenance records
These surveys are essential for:
- Pre-purchase due diligence
- Charter-party on-hire and off-hire inspections
- Periodic fleet condition monitoring
Damage & Insurance Surveys
When incidents occur, our surveyors respond rapidly to conduct:
- Damage assessment following collision, grounding, or heavy weather events
- Cause and extent analysis to support insurance claims
- Repair specification and cost estimation
- Repair supervision to ensure work is completed to class and flag state standards
- P&I Club and underwriter liaison
Cargo Surveys
We provide cargo survey services to safeguard your supply chain:
- Condition of goods before and after shipment
- Quantity verification and tally services
- Stowage and securing inspections
- Draft surveys for bulk cargo measurement
Our Surveyor Network
All surveys are conducted by qualified, experienced marine surveyors with backgrounds in:
- Master Mariner qualifications
- Naval architecture and marine engineering
- Classification society experience
- IIMS and SAMS membership
Request a survey quote or schedule an inspection by contacting our marine surveying division.