Independent Technical Advisory — est. Istanbul

Precision at
every depth
of risk.

Marine survey, cargo inspection, and risk analysis conducted with rigorous independence and technical exactitude.

An independent firm
built on technical truth
and measured judgment.

RAS operates as a fully independent technical advisory practice. We carry no affiliations with insurers, carriers, or commercial interests — our mandate is accuracy, not accommodation.

Founded by surveyors with decades of field experience across international maritime corridors, RAS brings a forensic sensibility to every engagement.

24+
Years
Experience
1,800
Surveys
Completed
46
Ports
Covered
100%
Independent
Practice
Accreditation IIMS Member
Classification Lloyd's Register
Jurisdiction Turkish Maritime Law
Operations Eastern Mediterranean

Technical scope,
precisely defined.

Each discipline is approached as a distinct technical practice, with dedicated methodology and rigorous documentation.

01

Marine Survey

Condition surveys, pre-purchase inspections, and damage assessments conducted aboard vessels across Eastern Mediterranean ports with full technical documentation.

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02

Cargo Loss Inspection

Independent investigation of cargo damage, shortage, and contamination events — from receipt through discharge — with forensic quality reporting.

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03

Risk Analysis

Structured risk identification, quantification, and mitigation advisory across marine, cargo, and operational exposures — independent of any underwriting interest.

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04

Technical Reporting

Expert witness statements, technical opinions, and detailed survey reports prepared to the standard required for arbitration, litigation, and claims resolution.

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A structured path
to reliable findings.

Every engagement follows a consistent, transparent methodology. From initial instruction through final reporting, we maintain complete independence and systematic rigour at each stage.

Step 01

Instruction & Scope

We receive and carefully review instructions, establishing scope, timeline, and access requirements before any field activity begins.

Step 02

Field Investigation

On-site inspection and evidence collection conducted according to established survey protocols, with meticulous contemporaneous records.

Step 03

Technical Analysis

Findings are subjected to rigorous technical analysis, referencing applicable standards, regulations, and established marine practice.

Step 04

Reporting & Advisory

Comprehensive written reports delivered with clarity and precision, structured for use by legal, commercial, and technical audiences alike.

Technical observations
from the field.

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Let us discuss
your matter.

RAS accepts instructions from P&I clubs, law firms, commodity traders, shipowners, and cargo interests. Initial consultations are confidential and without obligation.

Office

Levent, Büyükdere Caddesi
Istanbul, Turkey
ras.net.tr

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