Tehnomet Survey is a specialized technical service provider established in Estonia in 1998, dedicated to the inspection, assessment, and verification of marine vessel integrity. Headquartered in Tallinn, the company operates within the corporate structure of the BLRT Grupp, a major industrial holding in the Baltic Sea region. This affiliation places the firm at the intersection of independent technical consultancy and heavy industrial ship repair, allowing it to serve a global client base that includes shipowners, fleet managers, and classification societies.
The company’s primary identity serves the engineering and maintenance side of the maritime industry rather than commercial cargo logistics. Its core function is to ensure that vessel hull structures meet rigorous safety and regulatory standards. To achieve this, the firm employs teams of specialized technicians who mobilize worldwide to conduct Ultrasonic Thickness Measurements (UTM). These surveys are critical for determining the residual strength of a ship's steel plating and are a mandatory component of the periodic classification process required to keep a vessel seaworthy.
In addition to standard manual gauging, the company has integrated modern Remote Inspection Techniques (RIT) into its daily operations. Recognizing the difficulties and risks associated with inspecting high or inaccessible areas of a ship, such as cargo hold upper hoppers or external shell plating, the firm utilizes industrial climbers and unmanned aerial vehicles. These rope access and drone solutions allow for close-up visual surveys and non-destructive testing without the need for erecting complex scaffolding, significantly reducing preparation time during port calls or dry-docking.
The organization also plays a pivotal role in the planning phase of ship maintenance. By performing pre-docking surveys, it provides owners with detailed steel replacement calculations, repair sketches, and volume estimates. This data enables precise budgeting and material preparation before a vessel enters a repair yard, minimizing downtime. Holding approvals from major members of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), the company ensures its technical reports are recognized for regulatory compliance, thereby supporting the structural safety and operational longevity of the global merchant fleet.
