HULL AND MACHINERY SURVEY

Target Clients

VMCONTROL provides hull and machinery survey services to:

  • Shipowners, charterers, and operators seeking to assess the current technical condition of a vessel
  • Banks and financial institutions requiring asset valuation for collateral purposes
  • Marine insurers requesting condition assessment prior to underwriting or claim settlement
  • Buyers and sellers involved in ship sale and purchase transactions
  • Shipyards and repair facilities needing independent inspection upon completion of works

Scope of Survey

  • Hull Survey: inspection of shell plating, frames, decks, cargo holds, tanks, bow–stern–bottom structure
  • Ultrasonic thickness gauging to detect corrosion or wastage beyond permissible limits
  • Visual inspection for coating condition, cracks, dents, perforations, leakages, and deformation from accidents or wear
  • Machinery Survey: main engine, generators, propulsion system, propellers, shafts, pumps and piping systems
  • Operational testing: vibration measurement, pressure/flow/temperature checks, acoustic performance
  • Technical document review: repair and maintenance logs, machinery operating records
  • Damage analysis: identifying root causes and assessing remaining service life of equipment

VMCONTROL – Meticulous with every technical detail, committed to safety and the long-term value of your vessel.