Marine Inspection Services
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Marine Accident Investigation
POMS is able to provide representation for authorities, shipping lines, ship owners, charterers and P&I Clubs to investigate and report on maritime related incidents.




Container Damage is a frequent occurrence and we can investigate and provide full reports on the nature and source of the damage.
Equipment Failure and Damage will inevitably occur and sometimes it is major equipment failure that requires investigation.
Maritime Incidents will also occur and we can investigate a range of vessel processes and records to determine the true nature of an incident.
Ship Damage will occur for any number of reasons. We can investigate the circumstances and provide a full report.
Cargo Surveying
POMS specialises in a variety of cargo surveys including "Lashing Surveys" and "Pre-loading Surveys" on a wide range of vessel types.


Lashing surveys to ensure adequate strength, balance and number of lashings.
Pre-loading surveys in order to ensure cargo is stowed and secured throughout the voyage in accordance with cargo securing regulations.
Vessel Surveying
POMS conducts inspections and surveys of marine vessels to assess, monitor and report on their condition and the products on them.


On/Off Hire Surveys: These surveys record the condition of nominated areas of the vessel at commencement or on completion of a charter.
Condition Surveys: This provides a comprehensive report concerning the condition of the vessel often undertaken prior to clients negotiating vessel charter or change of owner.
POMS also has a good deal of expertise and can provide the following services.
On/Off-Hire Condition Surveys
Bunker Survey
Draught Surveys
Marine Orders Compliance Surveys
Lashing/Securing Surveys on General & Containerised cargoes
Cargo Measurement Surveys
Cargo Condition Surveys
Ship Condition Surveys
Cargo Superintendence for all types of cargoes
Marine Insurance Claims, Assessments and Investigations.