Dutch marine surveying, consultancy and loss prevention group Van Ameyde Marine is expanding operations in Asia to meet growing demand for insurance-related services in the Asia-Pacific region.
Van Ameyde is adding a range of services to its current offering, including P&I inspections, condition/suitability and OVID (Offshore Vessel Inspection Database) inspections, hull and machinery work, cargo surveys, loss prevention, marine casualty investigation, expert witness work, newbuild inspections and regulatory-related inspections.
An office has been set up in Singapore and a team of in-house surveyors and engineers appointed ’in part due to the geographical importance of Singapore across the maritime, offshore and energy markets’, says Van Ameyde Seasia, which is the name of the new branch wholly owned by Van Ameyde Marine.
“Most P&I Clubs and marine insurance companies now have a presence in Singapore and this investment brings us closer to our international clients,” said Walter Dekkers, Managing Director Van Ameyde Marine. ”We have invested in Van Ameyde Seasia to ensure the region and our customers benefit from the same quality of surveying and services as our customers in Europe.”
“We are expanding in line with market demand and will now set our sights on developing our strategy to increase Van Ameyde Marine’s presence in other major maritime and offshore hubs around the world in line with our customers’ requirements.”
