Independent Vessel Reviews & Onboard Representation
Your local, independent eyes onboard — without flying a superintendent around the world.
Shipowners and vessel operators cannot always justify the cost, time, and disruption of flying a superintendent halfway across the world for every vessel visit, operational concern, crew issue, or pre-inspection check.
BBI Marine provides independent vessel reviews and onboard representation for owners, operators, managers, buyers, financiers, and flag-related stakeholders who need a clear, practical, and unbiased view of what is happening onboard.
We attend the vessel, speak with the crew, review key operational and compliance areas, and provide a structured report that helps you understand the real condition of the vessel, the effectiveness of onboard management, and where support may be needed.
Independent. Practical. Unbiased.
Our role is simple: we provide an honest third-party view.
We are not there to replace your superintendent, vessel manager, class surveyor, flag inspector, or internal audit team. We are there to provide local, independent representation when you need a reliable onboard presence and a clear report from someone who understands vessel operations, crew matters, compliance expectations, and the realities of running ships.
Whether you need a condition review, operational snapshot, ISM/MLC readiness check, or crew welfare feedback, BBI Marine helps you make informed decisions without unnecessary travel cost or delay.
When This Service Makes Sense
BBI Marine’s independent vessel review service is ideal when you need:
A local representative to attend a vessel
An independent condition review before sending your own superintendent
A practical onboard report before purchase, charter, layup, reactivation, or delivery
A review of vessel readiness before a flag, class, port state, ISM, or MLC inspection
A neutral third-party view of crew welfare, onboard communication, and management support
A reality check on how your procedures are working onboard
Support for smaller operators that do not have a large technical or marine HR department
Follow-up after incidents, complaints, repeated deficiencies, or crew concerns