What We Offer

Our Services

Comprehensive maritime advisory and consultancy across the full vessel lifecycle — from concept to delivery and beyond.

New Construction

End-to-end advisory and supervision for newbuilding projects across major shipbuilding nations including South Korea and China. Our principal has personally executed over 15 newbuilding projects covering contract negotiation, yard assessment, construction monitoring, sea trials, and final delivery.

  • Specification development & tender evaluation
  • Shipyard assessment & contract negotiation
  • Construction monitoring & quality oversight
  • Sea trials supervision & delivery management
  • Class & flag state liaison

Sale & Purchase

Independent technical due diligence and pre-purchase inspections for vessel acquisitions and disposals. We provide objective condition assessments, Class record reviews, and commercially sound advisory to buyers, sellers, and financial institutions — ensuring fully informed decisions at every stage.

  • Pre-purchase inspection & condition assessment
  • Class record & survey history review
  • Technical due diligence reports
  • Valuation & delivery management advisory
  • Support for lenders & investors

Conversion Projects

Expert consultancy for vessel conversion, retrofitting, and major modification projects. Our experience includes bulk carrier to cement carrier conversions, self-unloader installations, and propulsion retrofits — managing full technical complexity from feasibility through commissioning.

  • Feasibility studies & technical specification
  • Shipyard selection & contract review
  • Project supervision & quality control
  • Commissioning & handover management
  • Bulk carrier to cement carrier / self-unloader conversions

Dry Docking

Supervision and advisory for scheduled and emergency dry docking operations across all major vessel types. We evaluate shipyards for specific dry docking requirements, prepare comprehensive specifications, and represent owner interests throughout — managing scope, quality, cost, and schedule.

  • Dry dock specification preparation
  • Shipyard evaluation & tender management
  • On-site supervision & owner representation
  • Cost control & progress reporting
  • Completion inspection & close-out

Shipyard Evaluation

Comprehensive assessment of shipyard capabilities, quality management systems, workforce competence, and track record for specific project requirements — whether new construction, conversion, or dry docking. Our evaluations give owners and operators the confidence to select the right yard.

  • Facility & capacity assessment
  • Quality system & process audit
  • Track record & reference review
  • Risk assessment & suitability report
  • Ongoing performance monitoring

Ship Management Consultancy

Evaluation, benchmarking, and advisory on ship management companies, operational performance, safety management systems, and regulatory compliance. We also support owners considering in-house ship management setup, providing feasibility analysis and implementation guidance.

  • Ship manager evaluation & benchmarking
  • SMS & ISM compliance review
  • OPEX benchmarking & performance audits
  • In-house ship management feasibility
  • ESG & decarbonisation strategy advisory

Expert Witness & Dispute Support

Technical expert witness support and marine casualty investigation advisory for legal teams, P&I clubs, and insurers. Our principal has worked closely with expert witnesses and legal counsel on technical disputes, claims matters, and casualty investigations.

  • Expert witness technical reports
  • Marine casualty investigation support
  • Technical dispute analysis
  • P&I & insurance advisory
  • Liaison with legal counsel & surveyors

ESG & Decarbonisation Advisory

Strategic advisory on ESG compliance, decarbonisation roadmaps, and alternative fuel transition for shipowners and operators. We develop commercially grounded payback analyses for retrofits, operational optimisation, and alternative fuel strategies aligned with IMO and CII requirements.

  • Decarbonisation roadmap development
  • CII & EEXI compliance strategy
  • Alternative fuel feasibility & payback analysis
  • Retrofit specification & oversight
  • ESG reporting & investor advisory
Blue Meridian Marine Services

Independent maritime consultancy and advisory services for the global merchant shipping industry.

Services

  • New Construction
  • Sale & Purchase
  • Conversion Projects
  • Dry Docking
  • Shipyard Evaluation
  • Ship Management Consultancy

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