Marine Surveys and Compliance Management Practices A Complete Guide to Certificates, Surveys, Audits, and Inspections for Newbuilding and In-Service Ships under IMO, IACS, and Class Rules Written by an Amazon Top 10 Bestselling Author of Maritime Books This book is the ultimate technical reference for marine surveyors , ship superintendents , classification society inspectors , shipyard engineers , and maritime compliance professionals . Covering over 400 pages of expertly structured content, it provides step-by-step guidance on how to manage all types of ship surveys , statutory certificates , audit readiness , and drydock inspections across the ship's lifecycle. Written in alignment with the latest IMO regulations , IACS Unified Requirements , Classification Society rules (ABS, LR, DNV, NK), and Port State Control (PSC) protocols, this book delivers a practical and global standard approach to compliance in the maritime industry. Authored by an Amazon Top 10 Bestselling Maritime Writer , this book combines field expertise with regulatory clarity, offering practical checklists, surveyor notes, and compliance frameworks trusted by marine professionals worldwide. Key Topics Covered Full list of mandatory ship certificates and how to issue, renew, and verify them - Newbuilding surveys , sea trials, delivery documentation, and Class plan approval - In-service certificate tracking, audit compliance , and renewal schedules - Dry docking surveyor guidance , steel and coating inspections, tailshaft and machinery overhauls - Surveyor checklists for tankers , bulk carriers , gas carriers , MODUs , and polar vessels - Operational logbooks and manuals (SOPEP, SEEMP, IOPP, COW, BWM, STS) - Surveyor field notes for hull, machinery, and structure inspections - PSC detention avoidance strategies and documentation control - Future of maritime certification: EEXI , CII , digital surveys , cyber security (IACS UR E26/E27) Who Should Read This Book? Marine & drydock surveyors - Classification society inspectors - Port State Control officers - Technical superintendents & fleet managers - Shipyard project engineers - Maritime training institutes & students - Safety and compliance managers Why This Book Stands Out Structured to reflect real-world survey practices - Compliant with global maritime conventions (SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM, ISPS, MLC, BWM, etc.) - Field-ready tips, templates, checklists, and references - Covers both newbuilds and in-service vessels