Idwal ID: How Data-Driven Screening Enhances Maritime Investment Decisions
With fluctuating market conditions, regulatory shifts, and increasing environmental considerations, investors need access to accurate, timely, and unbiased condition data to mitigate risk and maximise returns. Traditionally, ship finance has relied on historical market trends, financial projections, and subjective vessel assessments. However, these methods often fail to provide a complete picture of asset integrity and long-term viability.
This whitepaper explores how financial institutions and investors can leverage the data-driven vessel screening found within Idwal ID to enhance their investment strategies, reduce risk exposure, and improve asset selection in an increasingly complex market.
Words from our customers
“AM NOMIKOS TMA SA uses Idwal for conducting condition surveys of its managed fleet vessels as a result of COVID, and pre-purchase inspections of vessels worldwide. Their service has been professional and of a high technical standard. They are cost effective, respond promptly and their flexibility and constant monitoring have gained our trust for continuing our cooperation.”

A M Nomikos
“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
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