112 years of risk management and surveys

Independent marine surveyors and consultants serving safe maritime and energy operations, globally

Built on over a century of experience in complex marine environments, we provide objective inspections and technical expertise that bring clarity to critical situations. We help clients make confident decisions, manage risk, and maintain safe, efficient operations across claims, incidents, and marine projects worldwide.

Established in
Denmark
Active locations
worldwide
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Marine
experts
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Working
across sectors

Global reach, local response

OUR ASSOCIATE MODEL

We operate through a carefully selected network of independent surveyors and specialists worldwide. These are long-term partners who meet our standards and work as an extension of our organisation.

This model allows us to respond quickly on the ground, while maintaining consistency, independence, and close working relationships with both clients and associates.

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Continuously improving how maritime challenges are solved

Our approach is shaped by experience, but not limited by it. We actively challenge established practices to improve efficiency and transparency in our work.

From the way we capture and structure data to how we support claims and reporting, we focus on practical improvements that create measurable value for our clients.

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Shaped by generations of work at sea

Survey Association has been part of the maritime industry since 1914.

Over more than a century, we have built deep expertise in marine survey, casualty response, and marine warranty — working alongside shipowners, insurers, and the offshore energy industry through every shift the market has seen.

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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

Latest news

New Board appointment strengthens Survey Association’s focus on cargo, claims, and marine risk services

23 March 2026
We are pleased to welcome Sandro Vuylsteke to the Board of Directors. His expertise in cargo claims, marine insurance, and international claims handling will support Survey Association's continued development across cargo surveys and incident management.

New Head of Marine appointed as Survey Association continues to strengthen its services

01 September 2025
Ola Brødremoen joins Survey Association as Head of Marine, bringing extensive experience from Maersk, Wesmans, and the offshore wind industry. He will lead our Marine services with a particular focus on Incident Management and client support.

Cooperation agreement with Hovedstadens Beredskab / Greater Copenhagen Fire Department

25 August 2025
Survey Association has formalised its role as a technical advisor to the Greater Copenhagen Fire Department, providing specialist support for maritime incidents in ports and on board vessels. The agreement reinforces our long-standing expertise in marine risk management and emergency response.

Survey Association strengthens Southeast Asia operations with new senior surveyor in Indonesia

25 June 2025
Peter de Raaf has joined Survey Association as Senior Marine Surveyor, bringing more than 35 years of maritime engineering and surveying experience. Based in Indonesia, he will support clients across Southeast Asia with marine surveys, inspections, and technical consultancy.

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