Condition Survey
Assessment of a vessel's current physical and technical condition, commonly used for insurance, finance, or fleet management purposes.
Pre-Purchase Inspection
Apeks Marine & Engineering provides independent pre-purchase inspection services — a clear technical picture of vessel condition and risk before you commit to a sale or acquisition.
Request a SurveyThis service is commonly used by shipowners and prospective buyers who want an independent technical picture of a vessel before completing a sale or acquisition.
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Who This Service Is For
Prospective buyers of a vessel who want an independent technical picture of condition and risk before completing a purchase.
When It Is Needed
Ahead of finalizing a sale or acquisition, while there is still room to factor findings into the commercial decision.
What May Be Reviewed
The vessel's general condition, machinery spaces, and visible technical risk factors, subject to access and scope agreed in advance.
Report Output
A structured, independent report documenting observations and technical risk factors to support the buyer's own decision-making.
No Stake in Either Side of the Deal
Apeks Marine has no commercial interest in whether the sale proceeds — findings are reported factually so the buyer can weigh technical risk on its own merits. Attendance is carried out directly, not through a broker or intermediary.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should a pre-purchase inspection be requested?
Before completing a sale or acquisition, so the buyer has an independent technical picture of the vessel's condition and risk ahead of commitment.
What does a pre-purchase inspection typically cover?
The vessel's general condition, machinery spaces, and visible technical risk factors, giving the prospective buyer a clearer basis for their commercial decision.
Does Apeks Marine act on behalf of the buyer or seller?
Findings are reported independently and factually, based on what is observed. Apeks Marine does not act as a broker or negotiating party for either side.
What does the final report include?
A structured report documenting the scope of attendance, observations, and any technical risk factors identified, to support the buyer's own decision-making.
How much notice is needed before a pre-purchase inspection?
Ideally a few days, so scope and access can be agreed with the seller ahead of attendance; shorter-notice inspections can sometimes be accommodated for vessels calling Mersin, Adana, or İskenderun, subject to scope and schedule.
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