YS Marine
YS Marine · Marine Service & Survey

Independent Marine Survey
& Technical Consultancy

Objective Insight. Reliable Decisions.

Providing vessel inspection, condition assessment, pre-purchase survey, and technical advisory services for informed maritime decisions — delivered worldwide with independence and precision.

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Independent
Objective assessments without commercial influence.
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Technical
Practical vessel expertise with structured methodology.
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Global Attendance
Worldwide survey attendance — we mobilise to your vessel.
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Decision-Oriented
Reports that support commercial and technical decisions.
YS Marine is an independent marine survey and technical consultancy — providing objective vessel inspection and advisory services to maritime stakeholders worldwide.
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About YS Marine

Built on Expertise.
Committed to Objectivity.

YS Marine is an independent marine survey and technical consultancy providing objective inspection, condition assessment, and advisory services across the global maritime sector. We support shipowners, ship managers, buyers, charterers, financiers, insurers, and P&I clubs in making well-informed commercial and technical decisions.

Our capability is grounded in practical vessel operating experience, structured inspection methodology, and a deep understanding of statutory and class requirements — applied independently on behalf of the instructing party, free from commercial influence.

Every engagement is conducted with confidentiality and professionalism. Findings are presented clearly, practically, and without bias.

Our Mission
To provide objective, technically rigorous marine surveys and consultancy that protect our clients' assets and support sound maritime decisions.
Our Approach
Risk-based inspection, independent reporting, and practical recommendations — tailored to each vessel and each client's commercial requirements.
Our Values
Independence · Technical Rigour · Confidentiality · Responsiveness · Clarity
YS Marine Seal
Certified Independent Survey
Every report carries the YS Marine seal — your assurance of independent, qualified assessment reported solely to the instructing party.
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Report & Support in 48 hrs
How We Work

A Clear, Structured Process

From first enquiry to final report — every engagement follows a disciplined, transparent process designed for clarity and speed.

Enquiry & Scope
Share your requirement — vessel, location, timing. We confirm scope and provide a clear quotation.
Attendance
Efficient on-site attendance worldwide, conducted with structured inspection methodology.
Assessment
Findings identified, categorised, and prioritised by operational and commercial risk.
Report & Support in 48 hrs
Decision-ready report delivered within 48 hours, with follow-up support for your next steps.
Services

Key Survey &
Inspection Services

Our core survey and inspection services — the high-value attendances that owners, buyers, charterers, and P&I clubs rely on most. Additional surveys (bunker/draft, on-hire/off-hire, warranty, and more) are available on request.

Pre-Purchase Inspection
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Independent pre-acquisition inspection of hull, machinery, structure, and documentation — giving buyers and financiers a clear, objective basis for the transaction.
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Pre-Sales Inspection
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Pre-sale condition appraisal that lets owners present the vessel transparently, anticipate buyer findings, and support a smooth, well-documented sale.
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Condition Assessment
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Detailed physical and operational evaluation of vessel condition for sale, financing, insurance, or fleet management purposes.
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Damage & Casualty Inspection
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Assessment of damage extent, probable cause, and repair scope following incidents, groundings, contact damage, or machinery failures.
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P&I Inspection
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Pre-entry and condition inspections on behalf of P&I clubs, assessing vessel risk, management standards, and entry compliance.
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PSC & Vetting Preparation
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Gap analysis and readiness assessment preparing vessels for Port State Control and oil major vetting inspections including SIRE 2.0 and CDI.
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ISM / ISPS / MLC Audit
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Internal and pre-audit attendance for ISM, ISPS, and MLC 2006 compliance — conducted by a certified Lead Auditor with classification background.
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Class & Statutory Survey
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Attendance and support for classification and statutory surveys, liaising with class societies and flag administrations on the owner's behalf.
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Flag State Inspection
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Flag administration attendance and inspection — interim, renewal and statutory verification, coordinated with the flag and class on the owner's behalf.
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Technical & Docking Consultant
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Technical and dry-docking support — repair specification, yard selection, on-site supervision and cost control through the docking.
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Surveyor Secondment
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Qualified marine surveyors and inspectors supplied on a contract or secondment basis — extra attendance capacity for newbuilds, trials, audits and owner-side inspections, worldwide.
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Insights & Recent Surveys

From the Field

Notes from recent inspections, technical observations, and guidance for owners, buyers, and managers navigating today's maritime market.

Trusted By Maritime Stakeholders
Shipowners
Ship Managers
Vessel Buyers
Charterers
Marine Investors
Marine Insurers
P&I Clubs
Ship Brokers
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