Marine surveyors are independent professionals who inspect a vessel or her cargo and report their findings to the party that commissioned them — owners, charterers, buyers, or insurers — rather than acting on behalf of a flag state or classification society. Typical work covers pre-purchase and condition surveys assessing a ship's structural and mechanical state before sale, insurance, or charter, cargo surveys checking the condition and quantity of goods loaded or discharged, and draft surveys calculating cargo weight from a vessel's change in displacement.
Surveyors issue a written survey report or certificate supporting the commercial or insurance decision at stake, distinct from the statutory and class certification issued by classification societies and from the non-destructive testing carried out by specialist inspection technicians. Because survey findings can determine whether a cargo claim succeeds, a sale completes, or a charter is accepted, buyers commission surveyors independent of the vessel's owner or operator, choosing them on relevant experience, accreditation, and availability at the port where the survey is needed. It sits within the Survey, Inspection & Certification category group on PortProcure.
PortProcure lists 32 verified Marine Surveyors suppliers across 24 ports, including Balboa, Callao, and Cape Town. Send an RFQ to compare quotes from listed suppliers.
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Survey, Inspection & Certification
Type
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32 suppliers
PORT CARGO SERVICES CEYLON (PVT) LTD
ColomboSri Lanka
As leading ship chandlers in Sri Lanka, Port Cargo Services Ceylon provides end-to-end maritime supply solutions across all commercial ports, including Colombo, Galle, Hambantota, and Trincomalee. Operating 7 days a week, we specialize in fresh vessel provisioning, premium bonded stores, cabin and safety equipment, nautical publications, and technical deck and engine supplies. Backed by dedicated cold-chain reefer logistics and 24/7 port agency support, we deliver reliable, cost-efficient ship chandling tailored to keep your fleet fully operational.
General Ship ChandlersDeck Stores & EquipmentEngine Stores & Consumables
MAJAN SHIPPING LINES MSL is a semi – modern integrated dynamic shipping service house founded with a project team who brought over two decades of profession in varied shipping industry sectors.
We provide an integrated range of independent first-class ship management and marine specialized services to support Owners, operators & charterers.
Our service ranges:
Integrated Ship management.
RISQ II Pre vetting.
Bulk carrier II CH HP Jet cleaning.
SIRE II Pre vetting.
Tankers II COT Jet Cleaning AUTO & MAN.
Chartering BC II MT II Heavy lift II O&G DPs
Marine consultancy
Marine claim adjusters
MARIMAR C.A. is a Venezuelan port agency and maritime logistics company providing reliable local support to shipowners, ship managers, operators, charterers and maritime companies calling Venezuelan ports.
Based in Cumana, Sucre State, we provide port agency and vessel husbandry coordination, customs assistance and clearance, crew logistics, ship spares and spare-parts logistics, onboard and door-to-deck deliveries, launch coordination and operational support.
Our team combines local knowledge of Venezuelan port operations, customs procedures and logistics with responsive communication and personalized service. Through trusted local partners, we can also coordinate services at other Venezuelan ports, subject to local requirements and authorization.
From pre-arrival planning through vessel departure and final documentation, MARIMAR provides international principals with a dependable local point of contact in Venezuela.
Marine SurveyorsInspection & NDT ServicesShip Agents & Port Agency
Drydock preparation, superintendents, project managers. We offer flag surveys, eCMID surveys, OVID, hull and machinery, PI Surveys. All types of marine consultancy WORLDWIDE.
Real Ports Inspection & Marine Services is an independent Brazilian marine survey and inspection company providing professional 24/7 attendance to Shipowners, Charterers, Ship Managers, Operators, Traders, P&I interests and other maritime clients.
Headquartered in Vitória, Espírito Santo, Real Ports provides marine survey, vessel inspection and cargo inspection services at major ports and terminals throughout Brazil. Through our network of trusted international partners, we are also able to coordinate survey and inspection services at selected ports and countries worldwide.
Our main services include:
• Draft Surveys
• Bunker Quantity Surveys (BQS)
• On-Hire / Off-Hire Bunker & Condition Surveys
• ROB Surveys
• Hold Cleanliness Inspections
• Vessel Condition Surveys
• Pre-loading Surveys
• Cargo Surveys and Inspections
• Cargo Sampling
• Loading and Discharging Supervision
• Quantity Determination
• Warehouse and Storage Inspections
• Fuel and Tank Measurements
• Photographic and Operational Reports
Our team brings nearly 20 years of experience in marine and cargo inspection operations, including extensive experience with bulk carriers and commodities such as iron ore, coal, metallurgical coke, fertilizers, grains and other dry bulk cargoes.
Real Ports is committed to providing independent, responsive and technically reliable services, supported by clear communication, professional reporting and rapid operational attendance.
Our work is guided by three core principles: Ethics, Quality and Safety.
Real Ports Inspection & Marine Services
Excellence and Trust.
Kaustubh Ship Suppliers is a reliable ship supply and marine support company serving vessels calling at major and minor ports across India. We provide comprehensive ship stores, provisions, bonded stores, engine and deck stores, electrical and marine equipment, spares, paints, chemicals, safety equipment and technical services.
Our team focuses on prompt response, competitive quotations, reliable sourcing and efficient coordination to support vessel operations and minimize delays. We welcome RFQs from shipowners, ship managers, operators, fleet procurement teams and ship agencies for upcoming vessel calls at Indian ports.
General Ship ChandlersDeck Stores & EquipmentEngine Stores & Consumables
LEINCOS SARL – Shipping Agency & Marine Services is a Guinea-based maritime services company providing reliable ship agency, vessel support and marine supply services in Guinean ports and offshore areas.
We assist vessels, ship owners, operators, charterers and ship managers with ship agency services, crew assistance, vessel husbandry, provisions, fresh water, marine consumables, technical supplies, logistics and port coordination.
Our services also include marine fuel (MGO) supply and bunkering coordination, transportation, delivery of spare parts and equipment, waste-related coordination, crew change assistance and general vessel support.
With local knowledge and a responsive 24/7 service approach, LEINCOS SARL coordinates with ports, suppliers, authorities and service providers to ensure efficient and transparent vessel operations in Guinea.
Ports/Areas: Conakry, Kamsar, Boffa and other Guinean ports and offshore locations.
General Ship ChandlersDeck Stores & EquipmentProvisions & Fresh Food Supply
WE ARE NAVIGATORS is a maritime services and solutions network supporting shipowners, ship managers, operators and procurement teams with responsive, cost-effective vessel support. Our services include marine survey and inspection coordination, P&I and vetting support, pre-PSC and compliance preparation, ship supplies and chandling, husbandry, technical and repair coordination, marine coatings, bunker and fuel survey coordination, spare-parts sourcing, crew and vessel logistics, and maritime consultancy. Based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, we support local vessel requirements and coordinate international requirements through our network of experienced maritime professionals and trusted service partners. One point of contact for practical maritime solutions — 24/7.
General Ship ChandlersDeck Stores & EquipmentEngine Stores & Consumables
An ISO 9001:2015 certified marine stores supply company established in 2003 by Mr. Mohamed Hameem, with over 20 years' accumulated experience. Recognized as one of the finest ship-supply companies in India, with branches servicing all Indian ports (Visakhapatnam, Chennai, Cochin, Dhamra and more) for fast, efficient, on-time and reliable supply.
General Ship ChandlersDeck Stores & EquipmentEngine Stores & Consumables
HeroTech Marine provides marine procurement and technical services to shipowners, ship managers and vessel operators worldwide. We source marine spare parts, equipment and technical solutions through a global supplier network, combining technical expertise, responsive support and efficient procurement from Fujairah, UAE.
Engine Stores & ConsumablesLifting Equipment & SlingsSafety Equipment & PPE
A marine surveyor carries out independent inspection and reporting on a vessel or its cargo — condition and pre-purchase surveys, damage and casualty surveys, draught surveys, and on- or off-hire condition surveys — and issues a report relied on by owners, buyers, charterers, insurers, or class. The work is independent assessment, not repair.
How is a surveyor different from a classification society?+
A classification society sets and certifies a vessel against its own class rules through periodic survey. An independent marine surveyor is commissioned for a specific purpose — a purchase, a claim, a cargo dispute — and reports to the party that engaged them. The two roles often work alongside each other but are distinct.
When would a buyer commission a survey?+
Typically around a specific event — buying or selling tonnage, a cargo or hull damage claim, a charter handover, or an insurance requirement — rather than on a routine schedule. Buyers choose a surveyor on relevant vessel or cargo experience and standing with the party who will rely on the report.
