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Offshore wind vessel inspections – CTV, SOV, CSOV

Condition inspections, on-hire / off-hire surveys, audits and DP assessments for the vessels that keep wind farms running. Done by Master Mariners with offshore wind command experience, with a photo-evidence report for every finding.

Vessels we cover

CTV

Crew transfer vessels

Technician transfers, turbine approaches and push-on operations.

SOV / CSOV

Service operation vessels

DP vessels with walk-to-work access, accommodation and crane operations.

OSV

Supply & support vessels

PSVs and other offshore support vessels working for wind projects.

What we do for wind operators

01

On-hire / off-hire survey

Condition, damages and fuel on record when a CTV or SOV goes on or off charter.

02

Condition & client readiness

Find the deficiencies before a client audit, vetting or flag inspection.

03

Pre-purchase inspection

Know the real condition of a CTV or support vessel before you buy.

04

ISM / MLC internal audits

Safety management and crew conditions, on board and in the office.

05

DP & crew assessment

DP operators on SOVs and CSOVs, bridge teams, drills and emergency response.

06

ShipCheckAI for your fleet

Crews photograph their own vessel and get a structured report between inspections.

What we check on a CTV

  • Hull, fendering and bow fender for turbine push-on
  • Foredeck, transfer area, handrails and fall protection
  • Lifesaving and fire-fighting equipment, man-overboard recovery
  • Bridge, navigation and communication equipment
  • Machinery spaces – general visual condition, leaks, fire hazards
  • Certificates, crew qualifications, drills and SMS records

Every finding comes with a photo and the regulation or requirement behind it, delivered as a PDF report built with ShipCheckAI.

Who does the work

Offshore wind experience on the team

  • A Master currently in command of a CTV in offshore wind-farm operations
  • DP2 Masters and SDPOs with SOV / CSOV and offshore wind support experience
  • A Nautical Institute-approved DP instructor; ISM, ISPS and MLC auditors

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

General cargoContainerDry bulkOil & chemical tankersOSV (PSV/AHTS)Offshore wind (CTV/SOV/CSOV)Workboats

Questions

What do you inspect on a crew transfer vessel?

Hull and fendering, the foredeck and transfer area, lifesaving and fire-fighting equipment, bridge and navigation, machinery spaces, certificates, crew qualifications and safety records. Every finding gets a photo and a reference.

Can you survey a CTV or SOV going on or off charter?

Yes. We record condition, damages and fuel on board at delivery and redelivery, for the owner, the charterer or both.

Do you assess DP operators on SOVs and CSOVs?

Yes. Our team includes DP2 Masters and a Nautical Institute-approved DP instructor, who assess DP watchkeeping, alarm response and operations on board.

Where can you inspect?

Baltic Sea and North Sea ports, and worldwide on request, with partner surveyors in Poland, Norway, Croatia, Malta and Indonesia.

How much does it cost?

We quote per request, based on the vessel, the scope, the port and the dates. Send the details below and we reply within one working day.

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