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Business decisions in the maritime industry need to be based on hard facts. Our skilled and experienced professionals generate reliable information that shipowners and ship managers can work with to add value to their business – for purchase negotiations, quality assessments or incident investigations.

Pre-purchase

Evaluate your investment

HMA supports buyers with independent and objective third-party inspections assessing the condition of a prospective purchase. Our comprehensive and detailed reports address and identify potential risks or future vessel expenditures and provide you with the best tools to evaluate your investment.

Our process:

  • Proprietary reporting procedure: all inspectors follow a standardised vetting approach
  • Adaptable processes: reporting and assessments can be tailored to your requirements
  • Review of documentation and certificate history: ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies
  • Optional services: a review of Class Records can be added to the inspection

Assessing your vessel’s condition

Our complete and cost-efficient inspections provide shipowners and ship managers with a thorough assessment of their vessel’s current condition and ensure any potential failure or damage is identified prematurely. Our extensive network offers swift and flexible solutions, particularly when vessels operate in remote, hard-to-reach regions.

  • Adaptable processes: use of HMA proprietary checklist documentation or your company-specific procedures
  • Bareboat charter or third-party ship management: performance monitoring of the appointed ship managers

Pre-hire inspections for charterers

Is the vessel you are considering for charter well maintained? Is it fit and ready for commercial activities?
Our HMA inspection experts examine your vessel of interest from both a technical and a commercial perspective. We understand the specific requirements of charterers and consider any specific requirements you may have.

Inspections and surveys for P&I clubs

From technical investigation to final reporting – HMA offers P&I club surveys related to claims and insurance handling, concerning hull, machinery, equipment, or any liability from shipowners. Understanding the unique relationship between protection and indemnity underwriters and shipowners, we offer our unparalleled service to both parties: HMA assists shipowners in pre-entry inspections and carries out risk assurance and inspections for P&I clubs.

Pre-PSC: avoiding detentions

PSC preparation and crew training is crucial to prevent a ship from being unduly detained or delayed. HMA pre-PSC inspections are carried out with focal attention to the local and international regulations that each nation observes, specifically for PSC inspections from AMSA and USCG. We provide a thorough report on our recommendations to mitigate the areas that might be of concern. Our expert inspectors have the training to provide clear instructions to all ship crew on actionable insights.

Pre-RightShip inspections

We provide you with an all-around evaluation of your vessel’s condition and management system. These are the two key points for RightShip inspectors. With this information at hand we give you added value to prepare your vessel to obtain a positive rating.

Pre-vetting inspections

Our inspectors thoroughly screen your vessel and produce an observation list with rectification measures. We can ensure you that any Sire/CDI or vetting will be concluded with the lowest or null observations.

Incident and accident investigation

Our expert surveyors and collaborators carry out detailed technical investigations on all machinery incidents to narrow down root causes and provide support for repair plans. In addition, we also examine navigation accidents such as collisions, allisions or groundings.

Our process:

  • Detailed review based on the various data sources available
  • Consultation related to overconsumption claims for charterers
  • Investigations of delay in cargo operations or ballast complications

Cargo holds inspections

Upon loading new cargo, it is of paramount importance to check if the holds are sufficiently clean, dry and ready to accommodate the new cargo. Our expert surveyors will supervise the process of hold inspection, cleaning, ventilation and loading to mitigate any potential situation.

Our inspection will ensure:

  • Drastic reduction in possible cargo contamination
  • Prevention of cargo damages
  • Highest safety standards to prevent damage to your asset or any operator involved

Cargo and bunker surveys

We provide you with precise measurements to ascertain the quantity of cargo and/or bunker of your vessel.

We provide a thorough inspection and verification of cargo or fuel reserves on your vessels. These surveys ensure accurate measurement and condition assessment, offering peace of mind and independent support. Our expert team utilizes industry standard methodology to deliver reliable and efficient survey results.

  • Accuracy and Transparency: Ensures precise quantification and condition reporting of cargo or bunker fuel, fostering trust and clarity in commercial transactions.
  • Risk Mitigation: Identifies potential risks and discrepancies early, reducing the likelihood of financial losses and legal disputes.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Assists in adhering to international maritime regulations and standards, ensuring legal and environmental compliance.

How can we support you?

Do you need more information on HMA inspections or our other services? Please don’t hesitate to contact our expert team!