Our Maritime Inspection Services:
Marine Piping, Tanks & Pressure Systems
Inspection of fuel, steam, cooling, ballast, bilge, fire-main, hydraulic and compressed-air piping systems, as well as onboard tanks, boilers, air receivers, heat exchangers and other pressure equipment.
Services may include visual inspection, corrosion assessment, ultrasonic thickness measurements, leak or pressure-test witnessing and verification of valves, supports, safety devices and associated documentation.
Shipboard Cranes, Lifting Appliances & Elevators
Inspection and testing of deck cranes, engine-room cranes, hoists, winches, davits, lifting accessories, gangways, accommodation ladders, passenger elevators, service lifts and cargo-lifting systems.
Our inspections cover structural condition, wire ropes, brakes, limit switches, safety devices, operating controls, functional testing and load-test witnessing, where applicable.
Hull, Steel Structures, Welding & Coatings
Condition assessment of decks, steel structures, machinery foundations, platforms, ladders, railings, hatches, doors and welded repairs.
Services may include visual and dimensional inspection, weld examination, coating-condition assessment, dry-film thickness measurements and supervision of repair or coating works.
Electrical, ATEX & Fire-Safety Systems
Technical inspection of electrical panels, motors, generators, cabling, earthing and bonding systems, emergency electrical installations and equipment located in hazardous areas.
The scope may also include thermographic inspections and condition assessment of fire-main systems, firefighting equipment, fire detection, emergency shutdown arrangements and escape-route equipment.
Bunkering, Fuel Transfer & Environmental Protection
Inspection of bunker manifolds, transfer piping, hoses, valves, drip trays, overfill-protection systems, emergency isolation arrangements and fuel-transfer procedures.
We also assess spill-containment equipment, waste-oil systems, drainage arrangements and operational measures intended to prevent leaks and marine pollution.
Shipyard, Repair & Third-Party Inspection
Independent inspection support during vessel construction, conversion, dry-docking, repair and maintenance projects.
Services include review of Inspection and Test Plans, fabrication and welding surveillance, pressure-test witnessing, FAT and SAT attendance, commissioning support, contractor monitoring, punch-list preparation and verification of completed corrective actions.
Specialised Inspection & Testing
Technical Condition Assessments
ValidX also provides independent technical condition assessments for vessels and onboard equipment, supporting pre-purchase evaluations, maintenance planning, repair prioritisation and verification of available technical records.
Integrated Innovation
Digital Inspection Management
Inspection reports, certificates, equipment information and photographic records can be centrally managed through the ValidX digital client portal, providing authorised users with immediate and traceable access to inspection data.
QR-Code Access
Inspected equipment can be linked to a unique QR code, allowing fast access to the respective certificate, inspection report and equipment status.
Fast & Traceable Reporting
Our digital workflows support efficient onsite data recording, technical review and timely delivery of consistent and fully traceable inspection reports.
Why ValidX
Greek Expertise – International Standards
ValidX is a Greek Inspection and Certification company providing specialised technical services across the industrial, energy, infrastructure and maritime sectors.
Accreditation & European Recognition
ValidX operates as an accredited Inspection Body according to ISO/IEC 17020 and as an accredited Product Certification Body according to ISO/IEC 17065. The company is also EU Notified Body No. 3194 for conformity-assessment activities within its officially notified scope.
Multidisciplinary Technical Capability
Our technical expertise enables the coordinated assessment of complete marine systems, including piping, pressure equipment, lifting appliances, elevators, steel structures, electrical installations and safety equipment.
Independent & Responsive Support
We support shipowners, ship managers, shipyards, contractors and equipment suppliers through independent inspections, dry-dock attendance, repair supervision and project-specific third-party verification.