Ship condition inspection
An independent check of the ship’s real condition by a Master Mariner. For owners, managers, charterers, brokers and underwriters, with a photo-evidence report referenced to SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM and MLC.
Condition inspection
General condition of hull, decks, accommodation and safety equipment.
Insurance condition inspection
Condition and safety management, for owners, brokers and underwriters.
LSA / FFA & safety inspection
Lifesaving and fire-fighting equipment, escape routes, slips, trips and falls, mooring stations.
Pre-PSC & pre-vetting readiness
Find the deficiencies before port state control or a vetting inspector does.
Hull, decks & cargo areas
Visible condition, corrosion, coatings, hatch covers, access and housekeeping.
Mooring & anchoring
Winches, windlass, ropes, fairleads and mooring stations.
Lifesaving & fire-fighting
LSA and FFA equipment, escape routes, fire doors and drills.
Bridge & navigation
Navigation equipment, charts and ECDIS, passage planning, bridge records.
Accommodation
Living conditions, galley, hospital and hygiene, against MLC 2006.
Machinery spaces
General visual condition, housekeeping, leaks and fire hazards.
Records we review
- Statutory and class certificates, and what falls due
- Port state control history and open deficiencies
- ISM records: drills, maintenance, non-conformities
- Crew certificates and hours of rest
What you receive
- PDF report with a photo for every finding
- Findings ranked by severity, each referenced to the regulation
- Short summary with the actions to close each finding
- Draft built on site with ShipCheckAI, for a fast turnaround
Prefer to fill in a checklist yourself, without AI? Use our desktop condition survey form.
A condition inspection is not a class or flag survey, and it does not replace a technical machinery survey.
- Master Mariner (Certificate of Competency) since 2014
- Qualified internal auditor – ISM, ISPS and MLC
- 7.5 years Fleet Master of an offshore support vessel fleet
- Reactivation of 7 ships from lay-up, delivery of 3 newbuildings
Where
Base: Riga, Latvia. Latvian ports (Riga, Ventspils, Liepāja) and the Baltic Sea region. Worldwide on request, with partner surveyors in Norway, the Mediterranean and Asia.
Vessel types
What is a ship condition inspection?
An independent inspection of the ship’s physical condition, safety equipment and records. It shows the owner, charterer or underwriter where the ship stands and what needs fixing.
Is it the same as a PSC inspection?
No. Port state control is done by the authorities. A pre-PSC readiness inspection finds the deficiencies first, so the crew can close them before the inspector arrives.
How long does it take?
It depends on the ship’s size and the scope. We confirm the time on board and the report date when we quote.
Where can you inspect?
From Riga across Latvian ports and the Baltic Sea region, and worldwide on request. Partner surveyors can cover jobs in Norway, the Mediterranean and Asia.
How much does it cost?
We quote per request, based on the ship, the scope, the port and the dates. Send the details below and we reply within one working day.