Marine Surveyor

Mentor Marine Consultants; Fatih; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Mentor Marine Consultants in İstanbul, Türkiye, seeks a Marine Surveyor to perform vessel, cargo, and structural inspections on-site, compile clear technical reports, and support claims handling for clients in the marine and insurance sectors.

You will travel across Türkiye and occasionally abroad, liaising with shipowners, underwriters, P&I clubs, and charterers, bringing strong English communication and naval architecture knowledge to a hands-on field role.

Qualifications

• Strong onboard inspection capabilities including hull and machinery checks.
• Experience in hull, machinery, cargo surveys, and risk assessments.
• Excellent written/spoken English; Turkish/Greek an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vessel, cargo, and structural inspections and surveys.
• Prepare clear, timely technical reports for clients.
• Liaise with shipowners, charterers, underwriters and P&I clubs; support claims handling.
• Travel within Türkiye and occasionally abroad to respond to client instructions.

Skills

Inspection skills

Marine surveys

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Report writing

Education

Naval Architecture or marine engineering degree

Job description

Company Description

Mentor Marine Consultants is a specialized technical firm founded in 1992 to meet the growing need for high-quality consultancy and survey services in the marine sector. With offices in Greece and Istanbul, Türkiye, the company serves both local and international markets, offering tailor-made services that align with client expectations. Clients include a broad range of marine and insurance stakeholders, such as H&M underwriters, P&I clubs, charterers, cargo insurers, financing institutions, and legal firms seeking expert technical testimony. The company operates globally through a trusted network of collaborators across the Balkans, Eastern Mediterranean, Middle East, Africa, South America, Europe, and the former Soviet Union. Mentor Marine Consultants adheres to core values of honesty, clarity, and discretion and maintains full GDPR compliance and professional indemnity insurance.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Marine Surveyor role based in İstanbul, Türkiye. The Marine Surveyor will carry out inspections and surveys of vessels, cargo, and marine structures to assess condition, compliance, and risk, preparing clear and timely technical reports for clients. Daily responsibilities include attending vessels in port or shipyards, collecting and analyzing technical data, documenting findings with photographs and measurements, and liaising with shipowners, charterers, underwriters, and P&I clubs. The role also involves supporting claims handling, contributing to risk assessments and consultancy assignments, and, when required, assisting with expert testimony and technical opinions. The Marine Surveyor will be expected to travel within Türkiye and occasionally abroad, working flexibly to respond to urgent client instructions.

Qualifications

• Strong Inspection skills, including conducting onboard inspections, assessing structural and mechanical condition, and documenting findings accurately.
• Proven experience in Marine Survey activities, such as hull and machinery surveys, damage surveys, cargo surveys, and risk assessments.
• Solid understanding of the Marine Industry, including shipping operations, marine insurance practices, and relevant international regulations and standards.
• Knowledge of Vessel Operations, covering shipboard systems, cargo handling, maintenance practices, and port/shipyard procedures.
• Background in Naval Architecture or marine engineering, with the ability to interpret plans, stability data, and technical specifications.
• Excellent written and spoken English; additional languages (especially Turkish and/or Greek) are an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing abilities, with attention to detail and clarity in technical communication.
• Ability to work independently in the field, manage multiple assignments, and adapt to changing schedules and environments.