Marine Survey Services

Certified for AMSA domestic surveys, flag-state inspections, heavy-lift and towage operations, and cargo-securing assessments, BLW Marine Management safeguards the compliance and safety of your marine assets — with surveyors who are also engineers and naval architects.

Towage Surveys

Independent review and approval of tow arrangements and voyage plans, backed by our own engineering analysis, on site condirmatrion of pre departure for both tug and tow.

AMSA DCV Surveys

BLW Marine are accredited in Plan Approval, Stability and all practical surveys on behalf of AMSA on DCVS.

Seafastening Survey

On-site assessment and sign-off of cargo securing and seafastening arrangements before departure, ensuring cargo arrives as it was loaded.

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Independent Survey and Inspection Services

AMSA Domestic Commercial Vessel Surveys

Accredited initial, periodic and renewal surveys for domestic commercial vessels, keeping your Certificate of Survey current and your vessel working.

Flag-State and Class Inspections

We conduct flag-state inspections and support classification society surveys, preparing documentation and coordinating attendance so findings are closed out efficiently.

Heavy-Lift and Towage Approvals

Independent review and approval of lift plans, rigging, tow arrangements and voyage plans, backed by our own engineering analysis.

Cargo Securing and Seafastening Assessments

On-site assessment and sign-off of cargo securing and seafastening arrangements before departure, ensuring cargo arrives as it was loaded.

Condition and Pre-Purchase Surveys

Clear, evidence-based reports on hull, machinery and structural condition to inform acquisitions, insurance and maintenance planning.

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Frequently Asked
Questions

What surveys is BLW Marine Management accredited to perform?

We are accredited for AMSA domestic commercial vessel surveys and certified for flag-state inspections, heavy-lift and towage operations, and cargo-securing assessments. We also conduct condition, damage and pre-purchase surveys.

Where do you carry out surveys?

Our surveyors are based in Queensland and travel across Australia, the South Pacific and Southeast Asia. We attend at shipyards, ports, offshore sites and on board vessels as required.

How does having engineers as surveyors benefit us?

Our surveyors are practising engineers and naval architects. When a finding is raised we can explain the cause, assess its significance and recommend a compliant repair — rather than simply noting a defect and leaving you to resolve it.

Can you help prepare a vessel before a survey?

Yes. We offer pre-survey inspections and documentation reviews so issues are identified and fixed ahead of time, reducing the risk of failed surveys, re-attendance fees and vessel downtime.

How do I book a survey?

Contact us with the vessel or operation details, location and required dates. We’ll confirm the survey scope, provide a quote and schedule attendance.