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Hull & Machinery Surveys — Nautic Prime
Technical Vessel Auditing

Hull &
Machinery
Surveys

We provide shipowners, underwriters, and charterers with clear evaluations of mechanical, structural, and electrical conditions of marine assets.
Our experienced marine engineers audit main propulsion machinery, generator sets, switchboards, auxiliary systems, and structural framing to confirm class rules compliance and determine failure roots.e.

Dry Dock Hull Surveys
Technical Inspections
Full Structural & Machinery Audit

Hull Structural survey
Structure

Hull Structural Audits

Detailed inspections of hull shell plating, internal framing, deck plating, ballast tanks, and double-bottom voids.

Machinery Engine Audits
Engine Room

Engine Room Audits

Detailed evaluations of main engines, auxiliary diesel generators, boilers, shaft lines, and steering systems.

Electrical Systems
Electrical

Electrical Diagnostics

System trials of switchboards, safety alarms, automation triggers, generators loading, and electrical networks.

Propulsion steering gear
Propulsion

Propulsion & Steering

Supervising shaft alignment, checking rudder clearance, and assessing bow thruster propulsion systems.

Dry Dock Technical Support

Supervising structural hull repairs, shaft extraction, piping updates, and monitoring shipyard work scopes.

Pre-Purchase Surveys

Comprehensive pre-acquisition surveys to determine exact physical asset health, and identify hidden liabilities.

Preventative Audits

Condition monitoring programs based on system parameters to prevent engine failures and unexpected downtime.

Damage Investigations

Objective origin and cause analyses for insurance claims following groundings, collisions, or structural damage.

Global
Yard Support
24 / 7
Emergency Attendance
100%
Independent Analysis
Class
Standard Compliance
Objective Diagnostic Framework

We follow systematic inspection procedures to ensure hull plate integrity, propulsion safety margins, and mechanical setups are logged in strict detail.

Every survey delivers actionable findings supported by photographic proof and class-approved calculations.
1. Ultrasonic Thickness Gauging
Monitoring plate degradation and wastage limits in tanks, keel plates, and transverse frames.
2. Load Trials & Performance
Evaluating generator loads, checking cylinder head deflections, and testing auxiliary cooling loops.
3. Witnessing Clearances & NDT
Supervising propeller shaft wear-down, crankshaft web deflections, and rudder bearing clearance checks.
Vessel Technical Inspection
Factual. Technical. Impartial.

Whether you require pre-docking structural audits or independent damage reports for insurance claims defense—Nautic Prime delivers marine engineering expertise globally.

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Ship Owners & Fleet Managers
Independent condition surveys, dry dock repair supervision, and preventive machinery maintenance audits.
Underwriters & P&I Clubs
Casualty assessments, damage root-cause analyses, repair cost audits, and claims defense surveys.
Technical Superintendents
Independent thickness surveys (UTM), engine cards trials, and steering system audits.
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