Assuring Vessel Integrity and Compliance at Sea
The safety and integrity of marine vessels and offshore structures are governed by complex international conventions, notably the IMO and SOLAS. Compliance is mandatory for port entry, insurance coverage, and vessel seaworthiness.
BQCIS provides certified hull inspections, corrosion evaluation, Ultrasonic Thickness (UT) surveys, structural assessments, and NDT testing for both marine vessels and offshore assets.
We also provide cargo loading and discharge supervision, bunker surveys, and Port State Control pre-inspections to streamline global vessel operations.
Key Verification Activities
Key Benefits of Marine Assurance
Improved Safety & Compliance
Certified inspections help vessels meet IMO, SOLAS, and class society requirements.
Reduced Operational Risk
Corrosion and structural defects are detected early before causing costly failures.
Accurate Cargo Accountability
Independent cargo surveys protect vessel owners and cargo interests against loss.
Optimized Maintenance Planning
UT gauging data supports planned dry-docking and extends asset lifespan.
Success Story
Hull UT Gauging Prevents Unplanned Dry-Docking
A bulk carrier faced possible unscheduled dry-docking due to suspected corrosion in ballast tanks.
BQCIS performed a full UT hull thickness survey at anchorage, mapping corrosion loss and confirming structural margins above class minimums.
The insurer accepted the BQCIS-certified UT report, avoiding forced dry-dock and keeping the vessel operational until its next planned overhaul.