Before investing in a vessel or entering into a charter agreement, a thorough technical evaluation is essential. At Navis Safety Consulting, we provide independent, objective, and technically sound surveys that help you avoid unexpected costs, contractual disputes, or operational downtime.

Led by Leonidas Tzaneas, a certified inspector with global approvals and decades of technical and regulatory experience, our pre-purchase and pre-charter inspections deliver the facts with no compromises.

We evaluate the vessel’s hull, deck, engine room, machinery spaces, and superstructure for signs of damage, wear, or non-compliance — helping you understand the true condition of the asset.

We review past class records, surveys, and planned maintenance data to assess how well the vessel has been maintained and whether it complies with current Class and Flag State requirements.

We perform time-charter and voyage-charter condition assessments, clearly documenting the vessel’s status at the start or end of a hire period to minimize disputes and claims.

Detailed evaluation of critical machinery, steering gear, propulsion systems, and deck cranes/winches with a written report backed by technical imagery and observations.

Our process is designed to deliver measurable outcomes: full compliance, smooth inspections, and zero-defect audit readiness.

Understanding your objective: purchase, charter, or financing. We collect class records, maintenance history, and operational documentation.

We visit the vessel, conduct a physical inspection of systems, structures, and equipment using industry-accepted checklists and tools.

Receive a complete report with digital images, compliance notes, and a technical opinion on the vessel’s condition and suitability.

With decades of experience and certifications from leading maritime authorities, Leonidas Tzaneas brings proven competence and trusted authority to every inspection. His memberships in RINA, IMarEST, and his Chartered Engineer status reflect a lifelong commitment to maritime safety and technical excellence.