Based in Tallinn, Estonia, Check Your Ship functions as a specialized technical consultancy and service provider within the global maritime industry. The company is primarily dedicated to ensuring the structural integrity, safety, and operational compliance of commercial vessels through a comprehensive suite of inspection, supervision, and diagnostic services. Rather than operating merely as a local surveyor, the organization maintains a mobile operational model, deploying technical teams worldwide to major maritime hubs in Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas to service fleets directly at ports, shipyards, or during voyages.
The core of the company’s operations revolves around hull and machinery condition assessments. A significant portion of its technical expertise is focused on Ultrasonic Thickness Measurements (UTM), a critical procedure for gauging steel degradation and corrosion on tankers, bulk carriers, and other large merchant vessels. These non-destructive testing capabilities are essential for shipowners to meet Class Society surveys and Intermediate surveys. To facilitate these inspections in difficult-to-access areas without extensive scaffolding, the company utilizes certified rope access technicians, allowing for efficient examination of high vertical structures and cargo holds.
Beyond standard inspections, Check Your Ship plays an active role in the oversight of vessel maintenance and repair projects. The company provides supervision services for ships undergoing dry-docking or voyage repairs, acting as the owner’s technical representative to ensure that shipyard work adheres to specified quality standards and engineering protocols. This supervision extends to steel repairs, surface preparation, and coating applications, aiming to mitigate risks associated with substandard workmanship. The firm’s technical portfolio also includes specialized diagnostic solutions such as thermographic inspections of electrical equipment to detect overheating hazards, vibroacoustic measurements to identify mechanical irregularities, and tightness testing for cargo hatch covers to prevent water ingress and cargo damage.
The company serves a professional client base consisting of shipowners, ship management companies, and maritime operators who require strict adherence to international safety regulations, including IMO and IACS standards. By integrating varied technical disciplines—from anchor chain calibration to complex steel condition assessments—Check Your Ship assists clients in maintaining valid certification and protecting the long-term asset value of their fleets across international trade routes.
