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Comprehensive Consultancy & Inspection Framework.
At MarineIQ, our Maritime Consultancy division delivers practical, commercially sound, and risk-focused solutions designed to safeguard marine assets, elevate operational compliance, and optimize voyage performance. Grounded in decades of combined sea-going and technical shore management experience, our expert advisory framework covers every aspect of vessel safety, risk mitigation, cargo assurance, and regulatory readiness.
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arine Claims, Casualty & Accident Investigations
Incident & Accident Investigations
- Independent, in-depth root cause analysis and technical evaluations following marine incidents, machinery failures, or operational delays.
Damage Assessments & Loss Prevention
- Comprehensive physical damage inspections, repair cost evaluations, and loss control strategies for shipowners and underwriters.
Claims Advisory & Technical Reporting
- Objective, evidence-based technical reporting to support marine insurance claims, dispute resolution, and regulatory reporting.
Investigative & Pilferage Reports
- Targeted investigations into cargo non-delivery, short-shipment, contamination, and unaccounted losses.
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dvisory, Audits & Regulatory Compliance
Internal Management Audits
- Rigorous review and gap analysis of Safety Management Systems (SMS) against evolving regulatory standards, ensuring process-based compliance.
Regulatory & Statutory Adherence
- Specialist guidance on IMO conventions, SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, Flag State requirements, and Classification Society rules.
ISM / ISPS / MLC Real-Time Audits
- Comprehensive onboard and office compliance verification to uphold security, safety, and crew labor standards.
Regulatory Documentation & Certification
- Technical support for vessel registration, statutory documentation management, and Class/Flag survey readiness.
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ightship & Sire 2.0 Vetting Readiness
Pre-SIRE & SIRE 2.0 Gap Analysis
- In-depth pre-inspection evaluations aligning vessel hardware, operational procedures, and human factors with latest OCIMF SIRE 2.0 requirements.
RightShip Dry Cargo Inspection Preparation
- Pre-RightShip gap analysis and vessel coaching designed to improve safety scores and ensure seamless vetting outcomes.
TMSA Office Audits & Roadmap Development
- Review and refinement of SMS procedures against Tanker Management and Self-Assessment (TMSA) guidelines to assist operators in achieving higher compliance stages.
Customized Vetting Crew Briefings
- Hands-on and remote training programs to bridge the gap between inspectors and crew, focusing on high-risk operational elements prior to vetting.
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nspections, Condition & Cargo Surveys
Pre-Condition & Pre-Purchase Vessel Surveys
- Thorough technical condition assessments of vessel hull, machinery, and equipment prior to acquisition, chartering, or re-entry into service.
Comprehensive Cargo Surveys
- Independent cargo supervision across key maritime sectors
- Re-Shipment & Pre-Loading Surveys Verifying cargo condition, stowage plans, and cargo space cleanliness/suitability.
- Tanker & Dry Bulk Cargo Supervision Monitoring loading, discharge, and out-turn operations to prevent contamination and loss.
- Refrigerated & Perishable Cargo Surveys Timely inspection of temperature-controlled commodities.
- Cross-Stuffing, Container & Lashing Inspections Oversight of cargo securing and transfer operations.
On-Hire, Of-Hire & Draft Surveys
- Precise vessel condition and fuel ROB determinations during charter party transitions.
Bunker Quantity Surveys (BQS)
- Independent fuel measurement and loss-control monitoring to verify exact bunker deliveries and control operational costs.
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avigation, Newbuilding & Operational Consultancy
Real-Time Navigational Audits
- Independent bridge navigation audits (at sea or during port maneuvers) to evaluate bridge team management and navigational safety culture.
Newbuilding Supervision & Technical Planning
- Plan approval, site supervision, and technical milestone oversight during vessel construction and commissioning.
Operational Efficiency & Optimization
- Practical operational improvement planning, defect tracking, and fleet readiness strategies to minimize downtime.
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fficiency, Environmental & Commercial Solutions
Voyage & Fuel Optimization:
- Commercial advisory on operational efficiency, fuel monitoring, and voyage management strategies.
Environmental Compliance Support
- Guidance on IMO GHG regulations, CII/EEXI compliance, SEEMP management, and fuel changeover advisory.
Due Diligence & Asset Evaluation
- Independent technical and commercial due diligence for shipowners, financial institutions, and charterers.