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About us

Independent marine expertise, delivered by people who have sailed.

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.

Who we are

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.

We operate in the Middle East, Africa, India, and Southeast Asia/China and have collaborative agreements to serve clients worldwide promptly. We prioritize safety, customer relations, and quality control, adhering to ISO 9001, 14001, and 18001 standards.

Our commitment to quality and professionalism is evident in our independence, integrity, and impartiality principles.

Our commitments

  • Independent
  • Professional
  • Safety Focused
  • Quality Driven
  • Global Capability

Operating reach

  • Middle East
  • Africa
  • India
  • Southeast Asia
  • China

Vision, mission and team

What we are building towards.

Vision
To become a globally recognised leader in independent marine inspection, surveying and consulting services, setting the highest standards of quality in the industry.
Mission
To provide clients with efficient, high-quality and cost-effective marine inspection, surveying and consulting services, prioritising timely delivery across the maritime and offshore industries globally.
Objective
To continuously innovate and enhance our services so we deliver the most reliable, quality-oriented marine and offshore inspection, surveying and consulting work, creating maximum value for our clients.
Our Team
Maritime Expertise is a team of experienced professionals with diverse backgrounds in the shipping industry. Our consultants and inspectors have extensive screening experience and are highly reliable. We continuously update our team through information dissemination and refresher courses, and our global network of surveyors delivers precision and accuracy for clients worldwide.

Vessel segments

Specialist coverage across asset types.

  • Tankers
  • Dry Cargo
  • Bulk Carriers
  • Container Vessels
  • RO-RO / RO-PAX
  • Passenger Vessels
  • Specialised Cargo
  • Offshore Support Vessels

Our processes adhere to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 (formerly OHSAS 18001) management system standards.

Collaborative partners

  • 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

We hold collaborative agreements with specialist partners so clients are served promptly worldwide, wherever the asset is operating.

Principles

How we hold our standard.

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.

Certification

A certified quality management system.

ISO9001:2015

ISO 9001:2015

Quality management systems

Maritime Expertise operates a quality management system certified to ISO 9001:2015 by EURO GLOBAL CERTIFICATIONS United Kingdom (UK) Ltd, supporting structured processes and consistent service delivery.

ISO17020:2012

ISO 17020:2012

Requirements for the operation of bodies performing inspection

Certified to ISO 17020:2012 by EURO GLOBAL CERTIFICATIONS United Kingdom (UK) Ltd, covering the requirements for the operation of bodies performing inspection.

IMCAMember

IMCA Membership

International Marine Contractors Association

Maritime Expertise is a member of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), reflecting our commitment to safety, quality and professionalism in the marine and offshore industry.

Clients we support

  • 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
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