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01 / Independent marine assurance

Bridging maritime tradition with tomorrow's technology.

Maritime Expertise (ME) provides specialist marine inspection, surveying, and consultancy services globally, focusing on Tankers, Dry Cargo, Bulk, Containers, RO RO, Passenger, Specialized Cargo, and Offshore Support Vessels.

  • Independent & impartial

    Objective technical assessment

  • Global capability

    Middle East to Southeast Asia

  • Marine & offshore

    Vessels, rigs and offshore units

  • Rapid response

    Attendance arranged worldwide

Independent

Professional

Safety Focused

Quality Driven

Global Capability

  • ISO9001:2015

    ISO 9001:2015

    Quality management systems

  • ISO17020:2012

    ISO 17020:2012

    Requirements for the operation of bodies performing inspection

  • IMCAMember

    IMCA Membership

    International Marine Contractors Association

02 / Our services

Technical assurance across the full life of a marine asset.

All services

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Practice areas

Audits to rapid downtime support

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Vessel segments

Tankers, dry cargo, offshore and more

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Core regions

Middle East, Africa, India, SE Asia, China

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Credentials

ISO 9001, ISO 17020 and IMCA

Full capability directory

Every service we deliver, in one view.

Seven practice areas, each with its own methodology, reporting standard and specialist marine professionals.

Not sure which service?

Describe the vessel and the problem. We will scope it.

Send the vessel type, location and timeline. We respond with the right marine professional, a defined methodology and clear reporting expectations.

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03 / How we work

A disciplined method, from first briefing to final report.

  1. 01

    Understand

    Understand the vessel, operation, requirement and client objective.

  2. 02

    Plan

    Define scope, methodology, personnel and inspection requirements.

  3. 03

    Inspect

    Deploy qualified marine professionals and conduct the required inspection, survey, audit or technical activity.

  4. 04

    Assess

    Review findings, evidence, technical observations and compliance requirements.

  5. 05

    Report

    Deliver clear, actionable reporting and recommendations.

04 / What we stand for

Experience on deck, judgement in the report.

Independence
Objective and impartial technical assessment.
Integrity
Professional conduct and transparent reporting.
Technical Expertise
Experienced marine professionals with practical seagoing and technical backgrounds.
Safety
Safety-focused inspection, assurance and engineering practices.
Quality
Structured processes and commitment to consistent service delivery.
Responsiveness
Practical solutions aligned with operational requirements.
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Cargo vessel underway at night with deck floodlights reflecting on the waterVessel in dry dock with propeller exposed and workers on scaffolding

05 / Operating reach

Attending vessels where trade actually moves.

Our operating reach is supported by experienced professionals and collaborative networks across key maritime markets.

  • Middle East
  • Africa
  • India
  • Southeast Asia
  • China
  • Attendance arranged worldwide on request.

06 / Who we work with

Trusted by owners, insurers and offshore operators.

  • Ship Owners
  • Ship Managers
  • Fleet Managers
  • Marine Superintendents
  • Technical Managers
  • HSEQ Managers
  • Offshore Operators
  • Drilling Contractors
  • P&I Clubs
  • Underwriters
  • Law Firms
  • Loss Adjustors
  • Charterers
  • Cargo Owners
  • Shipyards

Certification & membership

ISO9001:2015

ISO 9001:2015

Quality management systems

Issued by EURO GLOBAL CERTIFICATIONS United Kingdom (UK) Ltd

ISO17020:2012

ISO 17020:2012

Requirements for the operation of bodies performing inspection

Issued by EURO GLOBAL CERTIFICATIONS United Kingdom (UK) Ltd

IMCAMember

IMCA Membership

International Marine Contractors Association

Issued by International Marine Contractors Association

About Maritime Expertise

07 / Our partners

Specialist partners behind our technical work.

  • DPTech logo

    DPTech

    Dynamic positioning technology

  • BYTEC Marine Solution logo

    BYTEC Marine Solution

    Marine electrical and automation

  • GOTRA logo

    GOTRA

    Marine equipment and mooring

  • HAIYI logo

    HAIYI

    Marine services

Next step

Tell us about the vessel, the scope and the timeline.

We respond with the right marine professional, a defined methodology and clear reporting expectations.