Independent flag state inspections and marine surveys across northern Spain, delivered directly by an authorized inspector and surveyor — no subcontracting, no delays.
Authorized flag state inspections under Liberia (LISCR), Marshall Islands (RMIRS), and Malta (Transport Malta). Statutory surveys and certificate endorsements delivered directly at northern Spain ports.
Shipowners and managers with vessels flagged under Liberia, Marshall Islands, or Malta.
Same-day to 48h scheduling
Independent preparation ahead of Port State Control inspections, reducing detention risk before PSC officers board. Full deficiency gap analysis on statutory certificates and crew documentation.
Vessels calling at Paris MoU ports and operators wanting to avoid detention risk.
Scheduled ahead of port call
Preparation for RightShip vetting inspections so dry bulk carriers and general dry cargo vessels arrive charter-ready. Independent review against RightShip inspection criteria with corrective action support.
Dry bulk carrier and general dry cargo operators requiring RightShip approval for charter.
Scheduled ahead of vetting date
Internal audits covering ISM, ISPS, and MLC 2006 compliance to keep certification on track between external audits. Practical findings with corrective action recommendations.
Shipowners and managers maintaining ISM, ISPS, and MLC certification compliance.
Scheduled per company audit cycle
On-hire and off-hire condition surveys documenting vessel and cargo hold condition at charter transitions, with full photographic evidence for owners, charterers, and operators.
Charterers, owners, and operators at charter transitions.
On request, with port call coordination
Independent draft surveys for load and discharge quantity verification, plus bunker surveys for quantity and quality on delivery or ROB, with fully transparent calculations.
Charterers, owners, and cargo interests requiring independent quantity verification.
On request, aligned with port operations
On-site supervision of cargo operations from loading through discharge, including stowage inspection, quality sampling, and NOR/SOF verification for cargo interests and P&I clubs.
Cargo interests, charterers, and P&I clubs.
On request, aligned with vessel schedule
For vessels flagged under Liberia (LISCR), Marshall Islands (RMIRS), or Malta (Transport Malta), we typically confirm scheduling the same day and can attend within 48 hours, depending on port and vessel itinerary. Contact us as early as possible ahead of your port call so we can align with cargo operations and crew availability.
Iron Sea is directly authorized by Liberia (LISCR), the Marshall Islands (RMIRS), and Malta (Transport Malta) to conduct statutory flag state surveys and certificate endorsements on their behalf. If your vessel is flagged elsewhere, contact us — we can still support pre-PSC preparation, pre-vetting, and independent surveys regardless of flag.
A flag state inspection is a statutory survey carried out under the authority of the vessel's flag administration, resulting in certificate issuance or endorsement. Pre-PSC preparation is an independent readiness check ahead of a Port State Control inspection — it identifies deficiencies and documentation gaps in advance so they can be corrected before PSC officers board, reducing detention risk.
Our pre-vetting preparation is built around RightShip's inspection criteria for dry bulk carriers and general dry cargo vessels. Get in touch with your vessel type and trade to confirm scope ahead of your vetting date.
Draft and bunker surveys are coordinated around port operations and are often requested on short notice around loading, discharge, or bunkering windows. Contact us with your port, berth, and expected operation time and we will confirm attendance as quickly as possible.
Tell us about your vessel, flag, and port call and we'll recommend the right inspection or survey. See our full port coverage across northern Spain.
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