Viking Marine Services is a specialized maritime consultancy, surveying, and inspection provider that functions as a comprehensive support partner for the global shipping and offshore industries. Established in 2014 in the United Arab Emirates, the company has grown from a regional entity centered in Fujairah into an international network with a physical presence in major maritime hubs, including Singapore, Rotterdam, Houston, Panama, Gibraltar, and Las Palmas. The organization is structured to provide technical and commercial solutions to a diverse client base, ranging from ship owners and charterers to traders, brokers, and marine insurers.
The company’s core operations revolve around protecting the commercial and technical interests of maritime stakeholders. A significant portion of its portfolio consists of independent surveying services, particularly bunker and cargo quantity surveys. Through these operations, Viking Marine Services offers impartial measurement and inspection to verify fuel and cargo quantities, helping to resolve or prevent disputes regarding shortages or quality discrepancies. Beyond standard surveying, the company maintains a dedicated division for bunker technical claims, assisting clients with complex issues such as fuel compatibility, contamination investigations, and regulatory compliance.
In addition to surveying, Viking Marine Services operates as a full-service shipping agency. Its agency division handles husbandry, cargo operations, logistics, and warehousing, ensuring efficient port calls for vessels in key transit and trading locations. The company also provides technical services, acting on behalf of Protection and Indemnity (P&I) clubs and Hull and Machinery (H&M) underwriters to conduct condition surveys, damage assessments, and accident investigations. To support vessel performance and maintenance, the firm oversees a global network of dive stations for hull cleaning and offers specialized consultancy for tank cleaning and hold preparation, particularly for oil and chemical tankers.
The organization relies on a workforce composed largely of former master mariners, chief engineers, and petroleum surveyors, leveraging their operational experience to deliver practical technical guidance. While primarily a service provider, the company also engages in the commercial management of vessels, specifically within the tanker sector, overseeing operations for oil and chemical carriers. By integrating agency support, technical consulting, and commercial management, Viking Marine Services functions as a multifaceted intermediary that facilitates the smooth commercial operation of seagoing vessels across the world's busiest trade routes.
