The ship sale and purchase survey is a type of inspection and assessment process conducted during the sale or purchase of a vessel. These surveys are typically carried out by independent marine engineers or maritime experts. This process involves examining the ship’s technical condition, equipment and machinery, compliance with maritime safety requirements, and current registration documents to produce a report on the vessel’s overall condition.

The On-Hire & Off-Hire Survey is a technical and legal assessment process conducted during the chartering of vessels. This process is carried out to determine the vessel’s condition at the start of the charter period (On-Hire) and at the end of the charter period (Off-Hire), ensuring the rights of the parties involved are protected.

In maritime operations, the Cargo Quantity Survey is crucial for accurately determining the amount of cargo in maritime trade. Both shipowners and cargo owners expect the transported goods to be precisely measured and quantified. This is where the “Draft Survey” comes into play.

The Pre-Loading Inspection Survey is the process of examining and assessing the condition of a vessel and its cargo before loading begins. This survey is crucial to ensure the safe and secure transportation of the cargo and the vessel. Typically conducted by an independent survey firm, the Pre-Loading Inspection Survey identifies any potential risks or issues before operations commence.

ARMS Maritime Services possesses extensive expertise in legal and regulatory frameworks related to vessel and cargo transportation operations, ensuring compliance and safety throughout the process.

The Ship Recycling Survey is a type of inspection conducted during the dismantling (recycling) process of vessels. This survey is carried out to ensure that the dismantling process is conducted safely and in compliance with environmental standards before the vessel is transferred to the recycling facility. It is crucial for minimizing potential risks during the recycling process, ensuring worker safety, and protecting the environment.

In maritime operations, Bunker Survey involves determining the quantities of FO (fuel oil), DO (diesel oil), and LO (lube oil) onboard ships and issuing a survey certificate. Accurate measurement of fuel quantity is critical in maritime trade. Both shipowners and cargo owners expect the type and amount of fuel received to be precisely identified and measured. This is where the “Bunker Survey” comes into play.

The Port and Tank Facility Survey is a comprehensive inspection conducted to ensure the safe and secure operation of equipment, facilities, and operational procedures within ports and tank areas. This survey also verifies compliance with international standards and legal regulations. The condition and functionality of equipment such as cranes, booms, forklifts, tankers, pumps, pipelines, and valves are assessed. Additionally, the condition and safety of facilities such as tanks, storage areas, docks, quays, and control rooms are thoroughly examined.

The survey of ship loading, unloading, and transshipment processes is typically carried out by an independent inspection firm or a classification society. These inspections ensure that proper procedures and safety measures are followed during the loading or unloading of the vessel. The process aims to verify that the ship’s loading and unloading operations are managed appropriately by the ship’s captain, crew, stevedores, dischargers, and port authorities.

The container stock control and stacking safety survey at port yards and coastal facilities is essential for the efficient and safe operation of the port. These surveys involve assessing the compliance of safety standards and procedures during the storage, loading, and unloading of containers. They ensure that the handling processes meet the necessary safety requirements, contributing to the overall safety and effectiveness of port operations.