When a casualty or dispute occurs at sea, calling in an independent marine surveyor is crucial to determine the causes, assess the damage, and identify the parties responsible.
What is a Marine Surveyor?
A marine surveyor is a qualified professional who intervenes on all types of vessels to assess damage, carry out technical inspections, or provide unbiased opinions in litigation or insurance claims.
The Surveyor’s Key Roles
- Inspect damaged vessels
- Analyze maritime damage and casualties
- Draft expert reports for courts or insurers
- Provide technical advice to shipowners and operators
The Value of Independence
Hiring an independent expert like Yann Melliani ensures a neutral, fact-based, and conflict-free evaluation of the situation.
In brief
A maritime expert is your trusted ally when facing a dispute, casualty, or insurance negotiation.
Captain Yann Melliani is a member of:
Member of UPEM – Union Professionnelle des Experts Maritimes
UPEM was established in 1975 to meet the growing need for qualified maritime expertise in France. For nearly 50 years, the association has brought together the leading experts in the maritime sector.
Member of FEMAS – Federation of European Maritime Associations of Surveyors and Consultants
The primary mission of FEMAS is to represent the interests of national maritime surveyor and consultant associations at both European and international levels. Its main objectives are:
Representation and Influence: To ensure member associations have a voice in European Parliament deliberations and other international maritime forums.
Upholding High Standards: To help ensure and maintain high standards of competence and professionalism among European maritime experts.
Standardization and Cooperation: To serve as a consultation platform on matters affecting maritime safety and operations, and to foster cooperation in this field.
Technical Expertise: To provide technical insight and practical advice on ship-related requirements and better implementation of regulations (e.g., with bodies such as CESNI).
Networking: To facilitate the identification and connection of maritime experts and consultants across Europe.
In short, FEMAS acts as a unifying body that advocates for, promotes, and professionalizes the maritime surveying and consultancy sector at a European level.
EEA Certified Expert 2020 – Experts Evaluateurs d’Assurance
The EEA certification is a voluntary process dedicated to insurance assessors and evaluators involved in handling claims following incidents. It stands as a guarantee of competence, independence, transparency, confidentiality, and impartiality.
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