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Maritime Support · Est. 2023

Precision at sea. Confidence on shore.

Specialized maritime support for shipowners, operators, charterers and insurers — vessel inspections, cargo control and operational oversight executed with hands-on expertise.

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27.7676° N / 82.6403° W St. Petersburg · Florida

01 · About

A small fleet of specialists. One standard: the highest one.

Vanguard Marine Services delivers technical supervision, cargo control and operational support to vessels across commercial and industrial sectors — improving safety, efficiency and regulatory compliance from the wheelhouse to the waterline.

Our team operates between Florida and Venezuela, supporting tanker operators, bulk carriers, P&I clubs and port terminals with proactive, hands-on service that meets the standards of SIRE, RightShip and Port State Control regimes.

20+ Service Lines
02 Operating Bases
24/7 Operational Support

02 · Services

What we do at the dock and in between.

From SIRE pre-vetting and condition surveys to ultrasonic hatch testing, bunker control and accident investigation — a complete portfolio of marine technical services delivered with rigor and discretion.

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    Pre-vetting & Condition Inspections

    SIRE pre-vetting for tankers, RightShip condition surveys for bulk carriers and statutory maritime inspections.

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    Port State Control Preparation

    Technical assistance and full preparation prior to PSC inspections — minimizing detention risk.

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    Cargo Surveys & Loss Control

    Pre-loading inspections, hold suitability and watertightness, loading/discharge supervision and tally certification.

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    Ultrasonic Hatch Cover & Watertight Door Testing

    Fast, accurate and environmentally friendly ultrasonic testing of hatch covers and watertight doors — a modern alternative to chalk and hose testing, compliant with SOLAS Reg II-1/11.1 and IACS recommendations. Identifies leaks before they cause costly cargo damage.

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    Bunker & Draft Surveys

    Independent bunker quantity surveys, supervision of delivery and redelivery operations, draft surveys for cargo verification.

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    On-hire & Off-hire Surveys

    Independent vessel condition reports at delivery and redelivery — protecting charterers and owners from disputes.

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    Accident & Casualty Investigation

    On-scene attendance, evidence preservation and technical reporting for P&I clubs, hull underwriters and legal counsel.

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    Pre-purchase & Valuation

    Pre-purchase inspections and vessel valuation supporting acquisition, finance and insurance decisions.

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    Risk Assessment & Loss Prevention

    Marine advisor services, risk assessments and loss prevention supervision for owners, terminals and underwriters.

03 · Expertise

Built on discipline, sharpened by sea miles.

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Tankers

Crude, product and chemical tankers — SIRE 2.0 readiness, vetting and operational compliance.

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Bulk Carriers & Container Ships

RightShip inspections, hold cleanliness assessments and pre-load surveys for grain, ore, general cargo and containerized cargo.

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Terminals & Ports

Operational interface between vessels and shore — superintendence, documentation, OCIMF compliance.

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Insurance & Legal

Loss adjustment, accident investigation, technical opinions and casualty response for P&I clubs, hull underwriters and law firms.

We deliver enhanced operational efficiency, risk reduction and regulatory compliance through hands-on maritime expertise and proactive vessel support.

04 · Contact

Let’s get the vessel moving.

24/7 operational support across Florida and Venezuela. Reach us by phone, WhatsApp or email — or send us the brief below and we’ll respond fast.

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United States 7901 4th St N, Suite 300
St. Petersburg, FL 33702 27.7676° N / 82.6403° W
Venezuela Av. Principal de Lechería, C.C. Ribadeo
Piso 3, Local 4 · Lechería 6016, Anzoátegui 10.2167° N / 64.6167° W
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