Independent inspections & audits

Candour Marine

Working with shipowners and managers worldwide. Practical inspections, audits and guidance for bulk carriers, tankers, LPG ships and container vessels.

WE UPHOLD CANDOUR IN EVERY INSPECTION.

We agree the scope openly, report findings honestly and explain what needs attention. You receive practical guidance grounded in the evidence available.

Experience at sea. Clarity ashore.

Ready for the next inspection.

We review vessel condition, records and crew readiness. You receive clear findings, practical priorities and guidance on the work that needs attention.

Led by Capt. Gurpreet Singh Mehar, a Master Mariner with 28+ years in commercial shipping.

About Candour
Ready for the next inspection.

Our services

Practical guidance for ship and shore.

Inspection preparation, Navigation, Cargo & Mooring Audits, and operational guidance for bulk carriers, tankers, LPG ships and container vessels.

Condition Survey

Assess a vessel’s condition before purchase or at the commencement or change of charter, helping owners, buyers and charterers understand its condition and document its status.

SIRE 2.0 & RightShip Preparation
SIRE 2.0 & RightShip Preparation

Tanker preparation for SIRE 2.0. Dry cargo preparation for RightShip.

ISM, ISPS & MLC Internal Audits
ISM, ISPS & MLC Internal Audits

Independent internal audits of safety, security and crew welfare.

Flag, Class & PSC Preparation
Flag, Class & PSC Preparation

Flag and PSC preparation, including Marshall Islands and Liberia; class experience across ClassNK, LR, DNV, KR and IRS.

SMS Setup & Implementation
SMS Setup & Implementation

A Safety Management System your ship and shore teams can use.

Incident Investigation
Incident Investigation

Establish what happened. Understand why. Take effective action.

Navigation, Cargo & Mooring Audits
Navigation, Cargo & Mooring Audits

Navigation, cargo and mooring audits, including VDR analysis, for bulk carriers, tankers, LPG ships and container vessels.

Cargo Assurance
Cargo Assurance

Prepare cargo spaces. Plan the voyage. Manage the handover.

VDR Analysis
VDR Analysis

Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) analysis to inform navigation audits, bridge team reviews and incident investigation.

Crew Assessment & Training
Crew Assessment & Training

Practical coaching for safer decisions and confident crews.

How we work

Clear scope. Practical action.

One point of contact from the first review to follow-up.

  1. 01

    CLARITY

    Agree the scope

    Share the vessel, port and schedule. We set out the work, reporting requirements and responsibilities before the assignment.

  2. 02

    EVIDENCE

    Report the findings

    We review the vessel and records, explain what was observed and distinguish confirmed facts from uncertainties. We discuss priorities with the Master and shore team.

  3. 03

    ACTION

    Guide the next steps

    Receive a concise report with practical actions, priorities and responsibilities. We agree the follow-up required.

28+ Years in commercial shipping
20+ Vessel takeovers supported

Contact

Discuss your vessel.

Tell us the vessel, port and preferred dates. We will confirm scope and availability.