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  • The global vessel assurance specialist

Delivering confidence through inspection insight.

We turn inspections into data and deliver actionable insights. Powered by cutting-edge technology, data, and AI, we give every stakeholder a single, impartial source of truth and the clarity to act with confidence.

At the centre is the Idwal Grade, a transparent, data-driven rating methodology built on 500+ inspection points and rigorous quality control. It makes insight clear, comparable, and understandable for technical, commercial, operational and financial stakeholders alike.

We deliver clarity at scale through our global surveyor network, operating in over 100 countries.

One methodology, applied everywhere, produces rapid, consistent, chart-led reports. This consistency and independence have made Idwal the trusted reference point in transactional markets, with internal research showing that around half of vessels sold in recent years carried an Idwal inspection.

 

Services at a glance

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Impartial, standardised vessel inspections with a transparent grade.

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Turn inspection data into continuous fleet oversight with the Idwal platform.

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Embed Idwal data and grades directly into your systems, to suit your requirements.

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Inspection insight. Data advantage.
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50% of vessels sold last year had an Idwal report

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15 inspection reports delivered every working day

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20%+ of global fleet inspected since 2019

10 M

More than 10m data points, photos and documents

Assurance without compromise

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Independence and integrity

Inspection intelligence that is impartial defensible and trusted by all parties.

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Clarity and comparability

A single global methodology to compare vessel condition and risk with confidence.

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Technical expertise

Deep experience and rigorous quality control ensure consistent, reliable inspection outcomes.

Together, these pillars deliver assurance that goes beyond compliance: assurance that can be trusted, compared and acted upon with confidence.

Upcoming events

Posidonia 2026

See you in Greece! This year’s Posidonia promises everything we have come to expect from one of the worlds biggest shipp...

Marine Insurance Asia 2026

During a busy Singapore Maritime Week, Marine Insurance Asia sits as the flagship event for marine insurers in attendanc...

Singapore Maritime Week

The 2026 Singapore Maritime Week is already upon us and CEO Nick Owens, Regional Lead for Asia, Thom Herbert, and Busine...

Latest news

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Idwal November Update

As we move quickly toward the festive season, our latest LinkedIn update brings a mix of news from across the Idwal team...

“As one of the largest shipping companies in the world, MOL has used the services of Idwal to conduct pre-purchase inspections of vessels which are marketed for sale. Idwal is a reliable and trustworthy company that always provides fair and independent inspection reports to MOL’s vessels in line with MOL’s attitude to be open and fair to the market.”

MOL Group