OVID inspection
Attendance and completion of the applicable OVID questionnaire for the vessel type.
DP & FMEA Trials
OCIMF OVID Inspections for Offshore Vessels
Structured offshore vessel inspection to the OCIMF Offshore Vessel Inspection Database format.
- OVID
- OCIMF
- OSV
- Offshore Assurance
Overview
OVID provides a common inspection format for offshore vessels, giving charterers and operators a consistent basis for assessing a vessel before it is taken on hire.
Maritime Expertise carries out OVID inspections on applicable vessel types, along with readiness reviews for owners who want to understand where the vessel stands before a client-commissioned inspection.
Scope of work
- Certification and statutory documentation
- Safety management system implementation
- Crew competence, manning and familiarisation
- Navigation and communications equipment
- Deck, cargo and mooring arrangements
- Machinery spaces and engineering systems
- Life-saving and firefighting appliances
- Pollution prevention arrangements
- Vessel-specific operational areas
What we provide
Readiness review
Pre-inspection assessment identifying likely observations while there is still time to correct them.
Close-out support
Support with corrective actions and the evidence needed to close observations.
Combined offshore scopes
OVID combined with CMID or DP audit attendance where practical.
Frequently asked
- How does OVID differ from CMID?
- Both provide a common offshore inspection format, but they come from different industry bodies. OVID is from OCIMF and CMID is from IMCA. Charterers differ in which format they require.
- Which vessels are in scope?
- Offshore vessel types covered by the applicable OVID questionnaire. We confirm applicability at enquiry stage.
- Can an owner commission their own inspection?
- Yes. Owner-commissioned inspections are commonly used to understand a vessel's standing before a charterer arranges one.
- How long does an inspection take?
- Typically a full day on board, subject to vessel size, complexity and access.
Related services
CMID Inspections
IMCA Common Marine Inspection Document inspections for offshore support and DP vessels.
DP Audits & Inspections
Vessel-specific DP audits covering system performance, redundancy, documentation and competence.
Audits & Inspections
Independent audits and inspections supporting regulatory compliance, operational assurance and continuous improvement.
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.