02 · PRACTICE AREAS
10 specialist disciplines.
One standard of excellence.
From pre-purchase ship inspections to complex insurance loss adjusting, from windmill cargo to oil terminal attendance — BSL's certified team covers every aspect of maritime surveying.
Ship & Marine Surveys
BSL's certified surveyors provide independent condition assessments at every stage of a vessel's trading life — from pre-purchase due diligence to post-casualty investigations.
Port Captaincy & Marine Warranty
Our Port Captains supervise the loading, securing and transportation of heavy, oversized and specialist project cargoes — from concept to safe delivery, reviewing all engineering calculations and documentation.
Cargo & Container Surveys
From pre-shipment inspection to final outturn, BSL protects the interests of cargo owners, insurers and ship operators at every Indian port with accurate, legally defensible reports.
Insurance Surveys & Loss Adjusting
BSL's loss adjusters handle complex claims across all lines of marine and non-marine insurance, delivering impartial, evidence-based reports for underwriters, P&I clubs and cargo interests worldwide.
Oil, Petroleum, Chemical & Gas
Precise quantity and quality determination at Indian refineries, STS locations, SPM terminals and offshore facilities — ensuring accurate custody transfer and full regulatory compliance.
Additional Practice Areas.
Consulting
Expert witness testimony, project cargo advisory, heavy lift consultancy, warranty survey management, packaging surveys and logistics & route planning.
— Expert Witness & Arbitration Support
— Project Cargo & Heavy Lift Advisory
— Stowage & Securing of Bulk Cargo
Ultrasonic Testing
Class type-approved ultrasonic hatch cover leak testing, recognised by P&I clubs, H&M underwriters and major classification societies. Official certificates issued.
— Ultrasonic Hatch Cover Leak Testing
— Pre- & Post-Loading Integrity Verification
— Class & P&I Club Approved Equipment
Flag State & Safety Audits
Proactive safety audits and flag state inspections that reduce PSC detention risk and vetting failures — supporting ISM compliance and operational safety culture.
— Safety Audits per ISM Standards
— PSC Preparation & Guidance
— Audit Outcome Trend Monitoring
Class & Statutory Surveys
Certified surveyors across all major vessel types and classification societies — ensuring full regulatory compliance throughout the vessel's trading life.
— Annual & Special Classification Surveys
— Load Line & Safety Equipment Surveys
— Hull Thickness Measurement (UTM)
Pre-Vetting Inspection
BSL prepares vessels for SIRE 2.0, CDI and oil major vetting — identifying deficiencies in advance and providing crew guidance to protect the vetting record.
— SIRE 2.0 Aligned Checklist & Protocol
— CDI & Oil Major Vetting Preparation
— Deficiency Identification & Rectification
— On-Board Crew Briefings
— Post-Inspection Deficiency Report
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