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Trusted by the industry

The Idwal Grade® is the leading global benchmark for ship condition and risk, built from a proprietary dataset, derived from large-scale, cross-sector inspections and enhanced with machine learning. The grade is derived from real inspections, covers technical, maintenance, safety, and ESG factors, enables dynamic, condition-led decision making, and is continuously updated to reflect current vessel conditions.

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A standard you can trust

Idwal is the global leader in independent vessel inspections, data and intelligence. Since 2010, we’ve delivered unique survey and vessel assessment solutions to cross-sector markets.

In the last five years, we’ve completed over 15,000 physical ship inspections, helping to power strategic decisions for shipowners, financiers, asset managers, operators, and insurers worldwide.

With the intelligence from our inspections, augmented by machine-learning models, we have developed a unique and proprietary dataset to create the industry's first dynamic condition rating model, now covering more than 60,000 deep-sea assets, and available to hull underwriters worldwide.

 

Why insurers choose Idwal

Idwal delivers a first-of-its-kind empirical dataset offering a unique, inspection-led view of asset condition and vessel-level risk.

  • More powerful than public, static data and assumption-based model
  • Reduces dependence on patchy and inconsistent Port State Control (PSC) records

Idwal’s data model is dynamic, robust and based on real inspection insights, supplemented with AI and machine learning to deliver a truly unique data model. 

Whether quoting a new risk, pricing a renewal, or benchmarking an entire book of business—Idwal’s data supports smarter decisions.

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Three ways to access Idwal insurance data

Idwal makes it easy for underwriters, analysts and actuaries to access and apply data with flexible delivery options:

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Integrate

Include up-to-date Idwal Grades for all mainstream asset types into your existing models,

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Import

Receive customisable data exports delivered monthly, quarterly, or annually.

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Visualise

Use the Idwal ID screening platform to instantly access any vessel in the world fleet.

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Reduce risk exposure

The Idwal Grade is the gold standard of ship condition grades, used by financiers, shipbrokers, and shipping companies across the globe.

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Benchmark clients and fleets

Use Idwal Grades to evaluate how vessels compare to industry peers.

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Refine pricing models

All Idwal services and inspection reports are underpinned by an extensive QA programme, supported by shoreside ex-seafarers.

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Screen new clients proactively

Understand a client’s vessel condition profile before quoting or onboarding.

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Underwrite with confidence

Idwal's in expert in-house software engineering team have developed dedicated platforms for condition improvement & S&P services.

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Confidence in consistency

Reliance on data that is structured, robust and built for use at both aggregate and individual asset level

Built for consistency. Powered by process.

We’ve invested in a multi-layered system to ensure data quality, reliability, and repeatability:

  • Global Surveyor Network
    500+ expert surveyors in 106 countries, strictly assessed and quality-controlled
  • Quantified Data Collection
    Structured 500-point inspection process to remove subjectivity
  • Programmatic Data Generation
    Grades and risk indicators are system-generated from verified inspection data
  • Human QA Team (UK-Based)
    Every inspection is reviewed and validated before delivery
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Get in touch

If you have any questions about Idwal data integrations, you can use the form below to get in contact with Frank Andersen, Head of Transactional Services, who will be more than happy to help.