Surveys & Ship Inspections – Faroe Maritime Services
Faroe Maritime Services performs professional ship surveys, inspections, and ISM audits across all Faroese ports. Our surveyors follow international technical and ethical standards, delivering reliable assessments, accurate measurements, and clear documentation for shipowners, operators, insurers, and maritime authorities.
Our Survey Methodology
We apply a structured and consistent approach to every survey:
- Collect and review all relevant technical documents
- Perform on‑site inspections and measurements
- Assess risks based on findings
- Recommend corrective and preventive measures
- Deliver clear, structured reports
This ensures transparency, accuracy, and full compliance with maritime standards.
Survey Services Offered
Condition Survey
A complete inspection of the vessel’s condition, including certificates, documents, hull, machinery, electrical systems, safety equipment, deck equipment, and factory installations.
Change of Flag Survey
Verification of all approvals and certificates required by the new flag state to ensure smooth re‑registration.
Class Survey & Statutory Survey
Inspection of all particulars required by class societies. We determine whether repairs, maintenance, or re‑certification of life‑saving appliances are needed before issuing a new class declaration.
Cargo Survey
Inspection of cargo before departure or during loading/discharge. We ensure proper handling, detect damage, and assess damaged cargo or equipment when required.
Pre‑Shipment Survey
Inspection of holds, containers, and lorries before shipment. We verify packaging, loading, and compliance with cargo quality requirements and client specifications.
Draft Survey
Accurate calculation of cargo weight based on displacement measurements.
Damage Survey, Ship Casualty & Incident Investigation
Assessment of vessel condition, machinery, installations, cargo, and circumstances following an accident. Includes evaluation of repair scope and cost.
Flag State Survey
Verification of statutory documentation, structural condition, machinery, firefighting equipment, lifesaving appliances, and safety systems.
ISM Internal Audits (Onboard or Office)
We offer local ISM Internal Audits across all Faroese ports, reducing travel costs for operators. Audits can follow our procedures or be adapted to the operator’s own guidelines and templates.
Audit Objectives
We verify:
- System effectiveness
- Compliance with instructions
- Process interactions
- Compliance with rules and regulations
We identify:
- Potential risks and failures
- Improvement opportunities
- Needs for motivation, communication, and training
Harmonized Internal Audits (ISM + ISPS + MLC)
We offer harmonized audits combining ISM, ISPS, and MLC systems.
Benefits
- Reduced audit frequency
- Efficient use of time and personnel
- Minimal operational disturbance
- Better acceptance by crew
Ports Covered – All Faroese Ports
Faroe Maritime Services performs surveys and audits in all Faroese ports, including:
Tórshavn, Sund, Kollafjørður, Runavík, Skála, Fuglafjørður, Klaksvík, Miðvágur, Sørvágur, Vágur, Tvøroyri — and all nearby ports and anchorages.
We mobilize quickly for urgent inspections, damage surveys, and incident investigations.
Contact Information
For survey requests, inspections, ISM audits, or urgent assistance, contact Faroe Maritime Services.
Phone (24/7): +298 792001 Office Phone: +298 610000 Email: fms@fms.fo Website: https://fms.fo Location: Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
We respond quickly to all operational inquiries.
Faroe Maritime Services is part of Faroe Maritime Group
