Reliable Marine Inspections and Surveys
Iron Sea
Your accountable point of contact in Northern Spain's ports.
Authorized by Liberia · Marshall Islands · Malta Transport Authority
Our Services
Flag state inspections, pre-vetting, internal audits, and independent surveys — delivered directly, at every major port on Spain's northern coast.
Flag State Inspections
Authorized flag state inspections under Liberia (LISCR), Marshall Islands (RMI), and Malta (Transport Malta) — annual and special inspections, with short-notice availability.
Learn morePre-PSC Preparation
Independent preparation ahead of Port State Control inspections, reducing detention risk. Clear list of what needs fixing, before it costs you a failed inspection, a delay, or a lost charter.
Learn morePre-Vetting (RightShip) Preparation
Preparation for RightShip vetting inspections so dry bulk carriers and general cargo vessels arrive charter-ready. Independent review against RightShip inspection criteria with corrective action support.
Learn moreInternal Audits (ISM / ISPS / MLC)
Internal audits covering ISM, ISPS, and MLC 2006 compliance to keep certification on track between external audits. Practical findings with corrective action recommendations.
Learn moreCondition Surveys
On-hire and off-hire condition surveys documenting vessel and cargo hold condition at charter transitions, with full photographic evidence for owners, charterers, and operators.
Learn moreDraft and Bunker Surveys
Independent draft surveys for load and discharge quantity verification, plus bunker surveys for quantity and quality on delivery or ROB, with fully transparent calculations.
Learn moreCargo Surveys
On-site supervision of cargo operations from pre-loading through discharge, including stowage inspection, quality sampling, and damage survey for cargo interests and P&I clubs.
Learn moreCoverage — Northern Spain
From the Basque Country to Galicia, Iron Sea provides flag state inspection and marine survey coverage at every commercial port on the northern Spanish coast.
Why Iron Sea
Fast
Same-day to 48-hour scheduling for flag state inspections and surveys, coordinated directly around your port call.
Competitive Prices
Straightforward, competitive rates for inspections and surveys — no inflated agency mark-ups.
Consistently Reliable
The same high standard of quality on every inspection and survey, every time.
A Trusted Brand
A professional, recognizable name in northern Spain's maritime industry, built on consistency rather than one-off jobs.
Need an inspection or survey scheduled at a northern Spain port?
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