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.

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Maritime Fire and Explosions Investigations

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 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 Surveys
    Vessel audits and compliance assessments on behalf of class, flag, and commercial operators. Includes: Safety management system audits, flag state and class compliance, ISM and ISPS audit support, pre-vetting inspections
    For: Shipping companies, classification societies, flag state administrations
  • On-Hire and Off-Hire Surveys:
    Condition surveys for vessel on-hire and off-hire, port state matters, and pre-entry inspections. Includes: On-hire and off-hire condition assessment, bunker surveys, pre-entry and pre-delivery inspections, written reports with photographic documentation
    For: Vessel owners and charterers, shipping companies, marine lenders

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.

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