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 and, of course, our exclusive Black Friday inspection offers. These limited-time deals provide three powerful ways to save on Idwal inspections before year-end, making now the ideal moment to plan ahead and secure exceptional value.

Here’s everything you need to round off the year informed and with meaningful savings in hand.

Black Friday Inspection Offers — 3 Ways to Save Before Year-End

Exclusive Year-End Savings on Idwal Inspections

Three limited-time offers. Same trusted Idwal quality. Book before 30 November 2025, complete by 31 December 2025, and make meaningful savings before the year closes.

These discounts include:

• Pre-Vetting Inspections - Get your vessels prepped for success with our Pre-SIRE 2.0 and Pre-Dry-Bulk inspections, available at exclusive Black Friday rates. These inspections give you full confidence before official vetting, helping your vessels achieve the highest compliance and performance standards.
• Pre-Purchase Inspections - Make confident buying decisions with Idwal’s trusted Pre-Purchase Inspection (PPI). Whether you’re evaluating a single vessel or a fleet, our experienced surveyors deliver the reliability your investment deserves. Available in: Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Romania, Spain, Turkey and UK.
• Fast Track Upgrade - Need results even faster? Add Fast-Track to any S&P, pre-vetting or condition inspection and save 20%. Receive your full inspection report ahead of schedule, without compromising accuracy or detail.
  
  Learn more and access your savings here

Seafarers Happiness Index Q3 2025

"After a promising upward trajectory in mid-2025, the Q3 Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI) data and responses provide a stark reality check, as the average score has fallen to 7.05/10, a drop from Q2’s encouraging 7.54/10".

The Seafarers Happiness Index Q3 2025 report is now available, revealing a significant drop in seafarer happiness.

Access the full report here

Snapshot S&P Issue 15

We are pleased to share with you the fifteenth edition of Snapshot S&P, our bi-monthly bulletin for those involved in the S&P markets, featuring insights through the Idwal lens of vessel inspections.

Download your copy here

Out and about with Idwal

In addition to our surveyors stepping on board dozens of vessels every week, the Idwal team were also out and about attending multiple conferences across the world.

• Regional Lead for Asia Thom Herbert and Business Development Manager for SE Asia Edlyn Tan attended the IMPA - The International Marine Purchasing Association Singapore Conference, with Thom taking part in an important panel on procurement and seafarer welfare.
• Partnerships Manager Frank M Andersen is attending Marine Insurance Nordics 2025, showcasing Idwal's data capabilities and connecting with
• Head of Business Development Adam Compton and Head of Technical John Nicholson attended the Turkish-British Shipping Forum, hosted by the Turkish Chamber of Shipping.

Reads of the month

Idwal eyes AI-powered expansion into new business areas

“We are fundamentally a tech-enabled service provider, and we’re on a journey to becoming more and more of a data and insights partner.”

In a recent interview with TradeWinds, CEO Nick Owens shared how Idwal is harnessing technology, machine learning, and AI to enhance the way vessel inspections and condition insights are delivered to customers across the globe, as well as how those innovations are shaping the next phase of our journey.

Read the full interview on Tradewinds

Or find it on our website

The Hong Kong Convention Is Here, But Compliance Alone Will Not Save It

Idwal Technical Manager Stephen Grist explains why meaningful compliance now depends on active ownership, independent verification, and data-driven oversight.

He highlights ongoing gaps between documentation and reality, limited capacity at certified yards, and how market conditions are delaying recycling decisions. A concise, insightful look at what the HKC really means for shipowners today.

Read the article on Maritime Executive

Listens of the month

How does Idwal use data in our day-to-day operations?

Head of Partnerships Frank M Andersen spoke to Intent Communications Ltd about how we use the data from over 15,000 inspections to drive innovation, transparency, and digitalisation within the industry.

Watch the full video