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By Bashan & Gilead Marine Services Pte Ltd (BGMS)

A Hull Inspection Survey is a vital component of vessel maintenance and integrity assurance. At BGMS, we provide detailed, independent hull inspections to assess the condition of a vessel’s structure, helping owners and operators maintain seaworthiness, comply with regulations, and protect their maritime investments.

The hull is the core structural element of any vessel. Its condition directly affects safety, operability, and long-term asset value. A hull inspection survey provides the insight needed to identify potential issues before they lead to operational downtime or costly failures.

The hull supports the vessel’s:

• Buoyancy and stability
   
• Structural integrity under stress
   
• Resistance against grounding, impact, or water ingress
   

Through inspection, we identify cracks, corrosion, dents, weld failures, pitting, or coating breakdowns that could compromise vessel safety or performance.

Routine hull inspections help detect:

• Early-stage corrosion
   
• Deformation or mechanical wear
   
• Coating failure or fouling buildup
   

Identifying such issues early enables timely, cost-effective repairs and extends the vessel’s service life, helping avoid major overhauls or drydock emergencies.

Class societies, flag states, and port authorities require regular hull inspections to verify:

• Compliance with SOLAS, IMO, and classification society standards
   
• Adherence to drydocking or in-water survey intervals
   
• Proper hull maintenance records
   

BGMS surveys support compliance and provide the documentation required for audit or inspection purposes.

Most marine insurance underwriters mandate periodic hull inspections to:

• Verify the condition of the insured asset
   
• Support underwriting decisions or claims processing
   
• Determine insurability and risk level
   

Our independent inspection reports satisfy insurance company requirements, reducing the risk of claim denial or policy cancellation.

A vessel represents a significant financial investment. Routine hull inspections:

• Help retain resale or charter value
   
• Inform investment decisions (e.g., life extension or retirement)
   
• Document the vessel’s condition for buyers, lenders, or underwriters
   

Our certified surveyors conduct comprehensive hull evaluations including:

• External and internal hull visual inspections
   
• Ultrasonic thickness measurements (UTM) for steel condition
   
• Corrosion mapping and coating assessment
   
• Hull integrity verification, including weld seams, shell plating, and structural frames
   
• In-water or drydock inspections, based on operational context
   

A full Hull Condition Survey Report is provided, with high-resolution images, damage charts, and recommendations for repair or continued monitoring.

• Experienced hull surveyors with practical shipyard and class experience
   
• Use of industry-standard tools (UTM gauges, boroscopes, inspection drones for hard-to-reach areas)
   
• Clear, detailed reporting accepted by classification societies, insurers, and flag states
   
• Professional commitment to asset integrity, compliance, and safety assurance