Iron Sea

Services

Independent flag state inspections and marine surveys across northern Spain, delivered directly by an authorized inspector and surveyor — no delays.

Flag State Inspections

Authorized flag state inspections under Liberia (LISCR), Marshall Islands (RMI), and Malta (Transport Malta) — annual and special inspections, with short-notice availability.

What's included

  • Annual, special, and preemptive inspections

Who it's for

Shipowners and managers with vessels flagged under Liberia, Marshall Islands, or Malta.

Turnaround

Same-day to 48h scheduling

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Pre-PSC Preparation

Independent preparation ahead of Port State Control inspections, reducing detention risk. Clear list of what needs fixing, before it costs you a failed inspection, a delay, or a lost charter.

What's included

  • Full walk-through of bridge, engine room, deck, cargo systems, documentation and crew readiness
  • Check against most common Paris MoU PSC deficiencies list
  • Approx. 7–8 hours on board
  • Findings presented to the Master the same day
  • Crew briefing on what to expect and how to demonstrate compliance
  • Written report with photos, within 24 hours

Who it's for

Vessels calling at Paris MoU ports and operators wanting to avoid detention risk.

Turnaround

Written report within 24 hours

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Pre-Vetting (RightShip) Preparation

Preparation for RightShip vetting inspections so dry bulk carriers and general cargo vessels arrive charter-ready. Independent review against RightShip inspection criteria with corrective action support.

What's included

  • Full inspection against the current RISQ 3.2 questionnaire, matching the actual RightShip scope and format
  • Approx. 12 hours on board, plus documentation review
  • Findings and corrective actions ahead of the real inspection
  • Crew briefing on what to expect and how to demonstrate compliance
  • Written report with photos, delivered well within 48 hours

Who it's for

Dry bulk carrier and general cargo operators requiring RightShip approval for charter.

Turnaround

Written report within 48 hours

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Internal Audits (ISM / ISPS / MLC)

Internal audits covering ISM, ISPS, and MLC 2006 compliance to keep certification on track between external audits. Practical findings with corrective action recommendations.

What's included

  • Full review of the SMS against ISM, ISPS and MLC — documentation and shipboard practice
  • Approx. 10 hours on board
  • Non-conformities and corrective actions discussed with Master
  • Written report with photos, within 24 hours

Who it's for

Shipowners and managers maintaining ISM, ISPS, and MLC certification compliance.

Turnaround

Written report within 24 hours

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Condition Surveys

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.

What's included

  • Vessel condition assessment
  • Cargo holds inspection
  • Equipment condition report
  • Photographic documentation

Who it's for

Charterers, owners, and operators at charter transitions.

Turnaround

On request, with port call coordination

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Draft and Bunker Surveys

Independent draft surveys for load and discharge quantity verification, plus bunker surveys for quantity and quality on delivery or ROB, with fully transparent calculations.

What's included

  • Draft survey — load/discharge quantity verification
  • Bunker survey — quantity and quality on delivery or ROB
  • Full calculation transparency
  • Surveyor report with outturn figures

Who it's for

Charterers, owners, and cargo interests requiring independent quantity verification.

Turnaround

On request, aligned with port operations

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Cargo Surveys

On-site supervision of cargo operations from pre-loading through discharge, including stowage inspection, quality sampling, and damage survey for cargo interests and P&I clubs.

What's included

  • Pre-loading
  • Loading/discharging supervision
  • Stowage inspection
  • Holds inspection
  • Quality sampling
  • Damage survey

Who it's for

Cargo interests, charterers, and P&I clubs.

Turnaround

On request, aligned with vessel schedule

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Not sure which service you need?

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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