Comprehensive marine and non-marine surveying, appraisal, and consultancy services.
We are worldwide specialists and experts in all types of marine and non-marine industries, delivering comprehensive surveying and appraisal services that encompass surveys, appraisals, loss adjusting, inspections, investigations, evaluation, tests, audits, risk assessment, brokerage, and agency operations. Our surveying and appraisal division offers meticulous inspection, evaluation, and valuation services for marine and non-marine assets across the globe, applying rigorous international standards and deep technical expertise to hull and machinery assessments, cargo operations, container inspections, equipment evaluations, property appraisals, and specialized technical areas including Non-Destructive Testing, ISPS compliance verification, comprehensive loss adjusting, and sophisticated risk assessment methodologies.
We offer an extensive range of complementary services including consultancy, representation, legal advisory support, correspondent services, claims handling and management, certification programs, standardization compliance, classification services, flag registry coordination, flag surveys and inspections, insurance liaison, ISO certification programs, Protection and Indemnity Club surveys, vessel classification surveys, procurement assistance, quality and standardization certification, ship deputy registration, shipping operations support, fire investigations, and specialized cargo surveys tailored to your specific operational requirements.
Our services provide essential data and analysis for insurance underwriting, financial institution lending decisions, pre-purchase due diligence processes, claims handling and resolution, and ensuring regulatory compliance across diverse maritime, industrial, and commercial sectors. We conduct thorough examinations of marine vessels including hull and machinery condition assessments, cargo operations and damage investigations, container structural integrity evaluations, heavy equipment and machinery functionality tests, property condition surveys, and specialized technical inspections that meet or exceed international standards established by classification societies, flag state administrations, and insurance underwriters worldwide.
Our technical capabilities extend to performing advanced Non-Destructive Testing procedures including ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle examination, dye penetrant inspection, and radiographic testing. We conduct comprehensive ISPS Code compliance audits, ISM Code implementation verification, ISO management system assessments, and maritime labor compliance evaluations. Our loss adjusting services cover marine casualties, cargo claims, machinery breakdowns, fire damage investigations, and business interruption assessments. We provide detailed risk assessment and estimation services, warranty survey programs, pre-purchase condition and valuation surveys, pre-finance approval inspections, and expert witness testimony for marine law firms and arbitration proceedings.
Our surveying and appraisal services are organized into four specialized categories, each staffed by qualified professionals with extensive field experience and technical certifications. Our Marine Surveying Services encompass vessel condition assessments, hull and machinery surveys, flag state inspections, dry docking supervision, pre-purchase evaluations, damage investigations, and specialized surveys for tankers, bulk carriers, container vessels, offshore units, and specialized craft. Our Cargo and Container Surveying Services include draft surveys, cargo damage investigations, container inspections and certifications, heavy lift operations supervision, loading and discharging monitoring, contamination investigations, and commodity-specific surveys for steel products, foodstuffs, project cargoes, and hazardous materials.
Our Equipment and Properties Surveying Services cover industrial machinery inspections, crane and lifting equipment certifications, factory audits, fire damage investigations, warehouse facility assessments, vehicle and transportation equipment surveys, and property valuations for insurance, financial, and transactional purposes. Our General Survey and Appraisal Services provide comprehensive loss adjusting for marine and non-marine claims, casualty investigations, expert witness services, fraud investigation, risk assessment and management, warranty surveys, and specialized technical investigations across diverse industries. Our ISPS Services division delivers ISM Code implementation support, ISPS compliance audits, ISO management system certification, maritime labor compliance verification, port and ship security assessments, and establishment of comprehensive security plans and procedures.
We think and work globally, dealing with all real businesses honestly, in a trustworthy manner, and delivering fast and very effective results. Our approach prioritizes building lasting relationships based on proven performance and mutual trust. We are able to assist loyal and trustworthy clients in all stages of their requested services through our experienced managers and qualified staff without delays, maintaining consistent quality standards regardless of geographical location or project complexity. Quality services represent our main goal, ensuring that every survey, inspection, and appraisal meets the highest professional standards and provides actionable intelligence for decision-making.
Rely on Zakian Surveyors for objective, detailed reports that empower informed decision-making, facilitate accurate risk assessment, protect your assets and investments, and ensure effective compliance with applicable regulations and industry best practices. Explore our specialized service lines through the links below for detailed information on how our comprehensive surveying and appraisal capabilities can support your specific operational, financial, insurance, or regulatory requirements across marine and non-marine sectors worldwide.
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