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.

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
Tanker preparation for SIRE 2.0. Dry cargo preparation for RightShip.
ISM, ISPS & MLC Internal Audits
Independent internal audits of safety, security and crew welfare.
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
A Safety Management System your ship and shore teams can use.
Incident Investigation
Establish what happened. Understand why. Take effective action.
Navigation, Cargo & Mooring Audits
Navigation, cargo and mooring audits, including VDR analysis, for bulk carriers, tankers, LPG ships and container vessels.
Cargo Assurance
Prepare cargo spaces. Plan the voyage. Manage the handover.
VDR Analysis
Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) analysis to inform navigation audits, bridge team reviews and incident investigation.
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.
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CLARITY
Agree the scope
Share the vessel, port and schedule. We set out the work, reporting requirements and responsibilities before the assignment.
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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.
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ACTION
Guide the next steps
Receive a concise report with practical actions, priorities and responsibilities. We agree the follow-up required.
Contact
Discuss your vessel.
Tell us the vessel, port and preferred dates. We will confirm scope and availability.