

Vessel
Pre-Purchase
Inspections
Pre-Purchase Inspection

Why Oscar & Bravo?
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We’ve sailed these ships — not just walked through them.
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We speak buyer, banker, and broker. We know what affects value and future OPEX.
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We dig deeper. Engine room to bridge, tank top to charter party — nothing is glossed over.
What we Inspect?
Structural & Hull Integrity
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Structural & Hull Integrity
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External hull and deck structures
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Coating condition, corrosion, and deformation checks
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Ultrasonic thickness measurements (UTM) arranged as needed
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Class records and damage history review
Machinery & Technical Systems
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Main engine & auxiliary engine health
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Pumps, compressors, purifiers, and steering gear
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Power distribution & automation systems
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Alarms, safety cut-outs, and redundancy checks
Vessel Pre-Purchase Inspections
At Oscar and Bravo Marine Consulting, we treat every vessel pre-purchase
inspection like we’re buying the ship ourselves. No shortcuts. No assumptions. Just
clear, factual, and deep-dive reporting that gives you the full story — structurally,
mechanically, operationally, and commercially.
Whether you’re eyeing a dry bulk carrier, chemical tanker, tug, or offshore unit, we go
beyond cosmetic impressions and seller narratives. Our job is to uncover what matters:
risks, costs, compliance, and condition — before you commit.


Document & Class Record Audit
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Class and statutory certificates
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Deficiency & PSC history
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Maintenance logs and spare parts inventory
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Ship manager/crew performance insights if available
Tank & Cargo System Inspections
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Cargo gear, pipelines, pumps, valves
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Tank condition (ballast, fuel, cargo)
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Cranes, winches, hatch covers, and securing gear
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Lashing gear inventory and condition
Document & Class Record Audit
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Class and statutory certificates
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Deficiency & PSC history
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Maintenance logs and spare parts inventory
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Ship manager/crew performance insights if available
Operational Functionality Checks
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Navigation & bridge systems
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Ballast systems, bilge alarms, and firefighting equipment
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Lifesaving appliances, davits, and emergency gear
ISM / ISPS / MLC Compliance
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Certification, manning, and documentation review
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SMS & shipboard procedures snapshot
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Regulatory flags that could affect transfer or operation
Operational Functionality Checks
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Navigation & Bridge systems
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Ballast systems, bilge alarms, and firefighting equipment
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Lifesaving appliances, davits, and emergency gear