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Our Services

Solitude Marine & Offshore Surveys Inc. provides a comprehensive range of professional marine and offshore survey services to shipowners, charterers, P&I clubs, hull & machinery underwriters, financial institutions, and maritime authorities.

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We deliver accurate, independent, and timely survey reports, ensuring compliance with international standards (IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL, IACS, OCIMF, ISM, ISPS, MLC, and PSPC).

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Our surveyors have experience in a broad range of disciplines. They can advise and conduct inspections into a number of areas to assist with marine insurance, damage claims, risk management and litigation.

Condition & Insurance Surveys

 

Surveys performed to evaluate the vessel’s condition, suitability, and risk for insurance or operational purposes.

  • Hull & Machinery (H&M) Condition Survey

  • Protection & Indemnity (P&I) Condition Survey

  • Pre-Entry / Renewal Condition Survey

  • JH2013/007B (Joint Hull Committee) Condition Survey

  • Risk Assessment Survey (JH2013/007A – Engine Room / Bunker)

  • On-Hire / Off-Hire Condition Survey

  • Pre-Purchase Inspection

  • Valuation Survey (Market / Insurance Value)

  • Casualty Damage / Total Loss Assessment

  • Repair / Refit Monitoring Survey

Damage & Casualty Surveys



Independent assessments of the cause, nature, and extent of damage to hull, machinery, or cargo.

  • Collision / Contact Damage Survey

  • Grounding / Stranding Survey

  • Fire / Explosion Damage Survey

  • Machinery Breakdown or Failure Survey

  • Water Ingress / Flooding Investigation

  • Cargo Damage / Contamination Survey

  • Structural Failure Assessment

  • Salvage & Wreck Removal Survey

  • Pollution / Oil Spill Assessment

Salvage, Wreck, and Towage Surveys



Comprehensive services related to casualty response and recovery operations.

  • Salvage Assessment and Monitoring Survey

  • Wreck Removal Feasibility and Progress Survey

  • Towage Approval / Suitability Survey

  • Refloating Operation Monitoring

  • Ballasting / Deballasting Supervision

  • Pollution Prevention and Recovery Supervision

  • Environmental Impact Assessment

Navigational, Operational & Compliance Surveys



Ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant vessel operations.

  • ISM / ISPS / MLC Audits and Verification

  • Navigation & Bridge Equipment Survey

  • ECDIS / VDR Data Review & Analysis

  • Bridge Team and Safety Management Audit

  • Crew Competence / Manning Evaluation

  • Voyage Risk and Operational Readiness Assessment

Specialized Surveys
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For non-conventional or purpose-built marine and offshore units.

  • Tug & Barge Condition / Suitability Survey

  • LCT / Landing Craft / Deck Cargo Barge Survey

  • Fishing Vessel Inspection

  • Yacht / Pleasure Craft Survey

  • Dredger / Multicat / Offshore Support Vessel Survey

  • Floating Dock / Dry Dock / Pontoon Inspection

  • Stability & Ballast Assessment

  • Towage Approval and Bollard Pull Verification

Tanker-Related Surveys
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Technical and operational inspections specific to oil, chemical, and gas tankers.

  • Pre-Loading / Pre-Discharge Cargo Inspection

  • Tank Cleanliness & Coating Condition Survey

  • MARPOL Annex I, II, and V Compliance Audit

  • IGS / P/V Valve Function Testing

  • SIRE / CDI Inspection Preparation & Mock Audit

  • Cargo Tank Calibration / Ullage Survey

Shipyard & Construction Surveys
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For vessels under construction, repair, modification, or conversion.

  • JH 143 Shipyard Risk Assessment

  • Newbuilding Supervision & Progress Monitoring

  • Docking / Undocking Supervision

  • Machinery Installation / Alignment Survey

  • Sea Trials & Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) Witnessing

Port, Terminal & Infrastructure Surveys
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Inspection of port facilities and loading infrastructure for suitability and safety.

  • Jetty / Berth Structural Condition Survey

  • Mooring & Fender System Inspection

  • Terminal Suitability / Compatibility Survey

  • Port Risk & Navigational Safety Assessment

Cargo Surveys
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Ensuring cargo integrity, safety, and compliance during handling, storage, and transport.

  • Pre-Shipment / Loading / Discharge Supervision

  • Stowage, Lashing & Securing Survey

  • Cargo Quantity (Draft / Ullage / Bunker ROB) Survey

  • Cargo Outturn / Discharge Condition Survey

  • Hatch Tightness / Ultrasonic Leak Test

  • Cargo Damage & Contamination Survey

  • Sampling & Laboratory Supervision

  • Weighbridge / Tally Supervision

  • Bunker Delivery / ROB Verification

Offshore & Specialized Marine Services
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Support for offshore operations and marine projects.

  • Offshore Platform / Jack-Up / FPSO Inspection

  • Barge Mooring / Positioning / DP Capability Review

  • Heavy Lift / Project Cargo Survey

  • Marine Warranty Survey (MWS) Support

Consultancy, Audit & Expert Witness Services
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Advisory and professional consulting support for maritime clients.

  • Marine Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis

  • Technical Audit & Safety Culture Assessment

  • ISM, ISPS, and MLC System Review

  • Expert Witness Testimony in Marine Claims

  • Vessel Management & Maintenance Consultancy

Ultrasonic Weathertightness Test of Cargo Hold Hatch Covers

 

We are equipped with CYGNUS HATCH-SURE ultrasonic leak detector able to perform a quick and effective evaluation of cargo hold hatch covers and door seals to determine water leaks and weather tightness.

The system consists of a battery powered transmitter containing 19 ultrasound emitters (40 kHz). The emitters are arranged to produce an omni-directional sound field, uniformly distributed throughout the cargo hold.

The receiver part of the system displays the sound energy level that passes through gaps in the enclosed cargo hold to enable the location of leaks to be quickly and accurately identified.

Pleasure boat surveys including moisture testing of fiber glass hull

 

We are equipped with a Tramex Skipper Plus Marine / Boat Moisture Meter able to provide a complete, safe method for detecting excess moisture in GRP and wooden boats. The Skipper is designed to locate moisture in boat hulls and fittings.

Features

  • Three ranges for detecting moisture in GRP and hardwood for salt & freshwater.

  • Wide range of readings for wood of 5% to 30% on hardwood scale and 0 to 100 on comparative scale for GRP and other materials

  • Identifies the presence of osmosis in GRP hulls.

  • Confirms if wooden boats are dry enough for painting or varnishing.

  • Trace deck and bulkhead leaks.

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