Maritime Consultancy Services

Independent Marine Survey Services for Commercial Vessel Interests

A.M. Marine Surveys LLC provides professional marine survey and casualty investigation services built on decades of real-world maritime experience. The firm's work is grounded in technical expertise and a clear understanding of what insurers, underwriters, P&I Clubs, and legal professionals require.

Maritime Consultancy Services

Casualty Investigation:
On-site investigations and professional reporting for marine casualties across the commercial and offshore sectors. Includes: Collision and grounding investigations, structural and machinery failure analysis, environmental, fire and pollution incidents, technical documentation for insurance and legal proceedings, root cause analysis, expert witness testimony
For: P&I Clubs, H&M underwriters, shipping companies, legal professionals
Protection and Indemnity Support:
Survey and reporting services on behalf of Protection and Indemnity Clubs for liability claims, cargo matters, and crew-related incidents. Includes: Claims investigation, cargo damage assessment, crew and personal injury matters, pollution incident support, coverage documentation, coordination with adjusters
For: P&I Clubs, marine insurers, vessel operators
Hull and Machinery (H&M) Surveys:
Condition and damage surveys for hull and machinery underwriters covering first-party damage claims, repair oversight, and coverage matters. Includes: First-party damage surveys, repair scope and cost assessment, total loss evaluation, subrogation support, machinery breakdown assessment
For: H&M underwriters, marine insurers, vessel owners filing claims
Cargo and Container Damage Surveys:
Professional assessment and documentation of cargo damage, container damage, and loss matters. Includes: Cargo damage documentation, container inspection, cause and origin analysis, support for insurance claims and legal proceedings
For: Cargo interests, shippers, marine insurers, freight forwarders, legal professionals
Maritime Audits
Vessel audits and compliance assessments on behalf of class, flag, and commercial operators. Includes: Safety management system audits, flag state and class compliance, ISM, MLC and ISPS audit support, pre-vetting inspections
For: Cargo interests, shippers, marine insurers, freight forwarders, legal professionals
Superyacht Marine Consultancy Services :
Specialized consultancy services to the superyacht sector, supported by our role as USA West Coast surveyor for the Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands and as assigned marine claims surveyor for several Hull & Machinery underwriters. We offer experienced support in Hull & Machinery surveys, casualty response, damage investigations, condition surveys, and technical consultancy matters affecting superyachts.
For: P&I Clubs, marine insurers, and Superyacht owners

Specialized Maritime Fire & Explosions Investigations

Maritime Fires & Explosions

We provide highly specialized ship and maritime fire and explosion investigation services, supported by extensive combined shipboard and scientific expertise.

Our capabilities

Fire origin and cause determination
Explosion analysis and damage documentation
Rapid on-site response
Insurance claim support
Expert witness testimony
Post-incident safety and reconstruction consultation

Our investigative approach combines engineering analysis with real-world maritime experience to deliver reliable, defensible conclusions.

Maritime Legal Services – When Needed

The Law Office of Andrew E. Madden, P.C provides maritime and admiralty legal services including casualty matters, marine insurance disputes, cargo claims, and maritime law counsel.

While A.M. Marine Surveys LLC and The Law Office of Andrew E. Madden, P.C are separate business entities; services can be coordinated when a matter requires both professional marine surveying and legal expertise.

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Discuss Your Survey Requirements

Let A.M. Marine Surveys LLC support your business with professional maritime consultancy services. Whether you require a casualty investigation, P&I or H&M survey attendance, a cargo damage assessment, or a maritime audit, we are available to work with you directly or as part of your team