Survey Services
Sente Shipping Company - 先手海運株式会社 provides independent, professional maritime surveying services to shipowners, operators, charterers, insurers, and maritime stakeholders across Asia.
Supporting Your Vessel Delivering with Confidence.
Independent Judgment Practical Solutions
Pre-Purchase Inspections
To strengthen your position during the ship purchase process, we provide rigorously detailed, expert created Pre-purchase Inspections in Japan and other major ports across Asia, available at short notice and scheduled according to your operational timeline.
Flag State Inspection & Flag Services
To ensure your ships meet the standards set up by Flag State Administrations, we provide fast, reliable, and authorized Flag State Inspection (FSI) and Flag Services across all major Asian ports.
ISM, ISPS, and MLC Internal Audits
Helping you stay steps ahead of official scrutiny and assure safety, security and crew welfare for your ships, we provide independent ISM, ISPS, and MLC Internal Audits across Japan and wider Asia.
We understand the hard-cut realities of the maritime industry, and we bring a meticulous discipline to best serve your vessel operations.
Accurate Vessel Assessment
Our surveyors apply consistent, evidence-based methodology across all survey types, ensuring findings are accurate, well-documented, and defensible.
Inspection findings are supported by extensive photographic records and detailed written reports delivered in a clear, professionally structured format.
Comprehensive Technical Reporting
Our reports are supported by extensive photographic documentation and are delivered promptly, enabling clients to respond quickly to findings that require attention.
Professional Marine Surveys Supporting Safe Vessel Operations
Pre-Purchase Inspections
To strengthen your position during the ship purchase process, we provide rigorously detailed, expert created Pre-purchase Inspections in Japan and other major ports across Asia, available at short notice and scheduled according to your operational timeline.
Flag State Inspection & Flag Services
To ensure your ships meet the standards set up by Flag State Administrations, we provide fast, reliable, and authorized Flag State Inspection (FSI) and Flag Services across all major Asian ports.
Ship Classification Survey
Serving the Asia region as Certified Marine Surveyors, we conduct compliance and safety-focused classification surveys to align your vessels with international standards, rules, and regulations.
ISM, ISPS, and MLC Internal Audits
Helping you stay steps ahead of official scrutiny and assure safety, security and crew welfare for your ships, we provide independent ISM, ISPS, and MLC Internal Audits across Japan and wider Asia.
Pre-PSC Surveys
Port State Control (PSC) inspections carry the risk of vessel detention and operational delays; however, with proper preparation, these risks can be effectively minimized.
P&I / H&M Surveys
At Sente Surveying Solutions, we deliver independent and thorough assessments on behalf of P&I Clubs and insurers across Asia.
Bunker Surveys
Helping shipowners, charterers, and operators prevent fuel discrepancies that easily turn into disputes, our experienced Marine Surveyors are ready to equip you with accurate, independently-formed evidence.
Tally Surveys
Accurate and independent Tally Survey services across major Asian ports — covering all cargo types, from dry bulk and breakbulk to containerized and project shipments.
Pre-loading Surveys
Independent Pre-loading Surveys verifying cargo conditions before loading begins — examining stock areas, hold conditions, hatch covers, ventilators, and cargo integrity with full photographic documentation.