Gibraltar

Matthew is our Gibraltar office Founder and Partner. Since 2018, he has undertaken numerous casualty surveys and investigations of all kinds for H&M Underwriters and P&I Clubs, including engine failure, collision, grounding and fire damages.

In addition, Matthew has carried out a number of warranty surveys, such as Towage Approval, JH 2013/007A (Engine Room, Machinery and Bunker Fuel Risk Assessment), JH 2013/007C (Crew and Office Management Assessment), as well as JH143 Shipyard Risk Assessment.

Matthew possesses vast knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese and West African shipyards and repair facilities, combined with strong ties with Gibraltar regional maritime Authorities and community.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS:
LRS Class Surveyor (both Ships-In-Service and New Buildings) for 11 years in: London, Cadiz, Lisbon, Ulsan (South Korea) and Gibraltar.
Flag State Surveyor and Port State Control Inspector for the Gibraltar Maritime Administration for 2 years.
Managing and Technical Director of an Offshore and Maritime Marpol Waste Management Company operating slop barges and oil/chemical tanker.
Certified Operator for Ultrasonic hatch cover tightness testing with Class Type Approved Sherlog TA.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
MEng in Ship Science (Naval Architecture) from the University of Southampton.

Angel Iborra Lara

Senior Surveyor – Gibraltar Office

 

Angel Iborra is an experienced Marine Surveyor based in our Gibraltar office, where he has been actively involved in a wide range of casualty investigations, technical inspections, and risk assessments since 2019.

 

He has conducted numerous surveys on behalf of H&M Underwriters and P&I Clubs, including cases involving engine failures, collisions, groundings, and fire damages. He also has a solid track record in pre-purchase and warranty surveys, supporting clients with thorough technical evaluations and detailed reporting.

 

Prior to his surveying career, Angel worked at Cernaval Shipyard in Spain, where he served as both Ship Repair Manager and Estimator, managing significant hull and machinery repair projects across a wide variety of vessel types. His shipyard experience brings valuable insight into damage assessment, repair planning, and cost estimation.

 

Angel recently joined Ertem, Rivero & Partners, further strengthening our technical capabilities in Gibraltar and the Western Mediterranean.

 

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERTISE

 

Marine Senior Surveyor  (H&M / P&i Claims) - Evdemon & Partners Gibraltar/Spain - 6 Years

 

Ship Repair Manager – Cernaval Shipyard, Spain (2 years)

 

Estimator – Cernaval Shipyard, Spain (2 years)

 

Certified Operator – Ultrasonic Hatch Cover Tightness Testing (Sherlog TA, Class Type Approved)

 

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

 

BSc in Naval Architecture – University of Cadiz, Spain

WORK EXPERIENCE

November 2026 – to date          Senior Surveyor | Ertem, Rivero & Partners

 

Carries out casualty and condition surveys for major H&M Underwriters and P&I Clubs.

April 2025 – October 2026          Independent Site Manager | OSM Thome | Bibby Marine Limited

 

As the Owners' Representative and Site Manager, I was responsible for overseeing the construction of a new 90-metre battery-electric and hybrid dual-fuel Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (eCSOV) at Armon Shipyard in Vigo. I led the Owners' Site Team, supervising construction activities and ensuring compliance with contractual technical specifications, approved drawings, quality standards and project requirements.

 

I coordinated the daily activities of the Site Team with the rest of inspectors (steel, painting, mechanical, piping and electrical), working closely with the shipyard's project management, engineering and production departments, subcontractors and other parties involved in the newbuilding project. My responsibilities included monitoring construction progress, reviewing work priorities, identifying potential delays and following up on outstanding technical issues to support the achievement of project milestones.

 

I oversaw quality control activities throughout the different construction stages, coordinating technical inspections and monitoring compliance with the applicable standards and specifications. This included identifying and managing non-conformities (NCRs), safety observation cards (SOCs) and punch list items, as well as following up on corrective actions implemented by the shipyard.

 

I acted as the main technical liaison between the Owners, the Site Team and the shipyard, participating in progress meetings, reviewing technical documentation and addressing construction-related concerns. I also monitored Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) matters and provided regular progress updates and technical reports to the Owners' management team.

 

July 2022 – April 2025                   Marine Surveyor | Evdemon & Partners

 

As a Marine Surveyor, I carried out casualty and condition surveys on commercial vessels worldwide on behalf of Hull & Machinery (H&M) Underwriters, Protection & Indemnity (P&I) Clubs and other maritime interests. My assignments involved investigating a wide range of marine casualties, including machinery breakdowns, groundings, collisions, fires and other incidents affecting vessel safety and operation.

 

I conducted on-site technical inspections to assess the nature and extent of damage to hull structures, machinery and associated shipboard systems. My responsibilities included evaluating the reported circumstances, reviewing available technical documentation, assessing damage and repair requirements, and preparing detailed survey reports presenting technical findings and recommendations to the interested parties.

 

I also performed pre-purchase inspections, general condition surveys and towage approval surveys, assessing the overall condition of vessels, including their hull structures, machinery installations, safety arrangements and operational capabilities. These inspections involved identifying existing deficiencies, evaluating associated risks and providing independent technical assessments.

 

Additionally, I carried out specialised risk assessment and condition surveys in accordance with Joint Hull Committee requirements, including JH 2019/007A (Engine Room, Machinery and Bunker Fuel Risk Assessment), JH 2013/007B (General Condition Survey) and JH 2013/007C (Crew and Office Management Assessment).

 

January 2018 – June 2022           Project Manager | ASTICAN Canary Shipyards S.A.

 

As a Ship Manager at the beginning and then as Project Manager, I was responsible for managing and coordinating ship repair and maintenance projects during dry-docking and quayside operations, involving commercial vessels and offshore units.

 

My responsibilities included supervising project execution, coordinating production activities and ensuring that repair works were completed in accordance with the agreed technical specifications, budgets and delivery schedules.

 

I developed and monitored project work schedules, established operational priorities and coordinated the activities of shipyard departments and subcontractors. I worked directly with shipowners, technical representatives and production teams to address technical challenges and minimise potential delays during project execution, as well as managing the financial aspects of assigned projects, including cost monitoring, invoice discussion with shipowners and approval of subcontractor final invoices.

CERTIFICATIONS/COURSES

 

SDT / IMCS Ultrasonic Hatch Cover Testing Course – Level 1

Classification and Statutory Surveys, certified by Lloyd’s Register

SOLAS Harmonized Probabilistic Subdivision and Damage Stability Regulations, certified by CEHINAV 2013

Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Course, certified by ASTICAN |

EDUCATION

 

2025 – 2026              Master in Ship Inspection, Newbuilding and In-Service Vessels | Bureau Veritas Business School

 

2019 – 2021              Master’s Degree in Naval and Oceanic Engineering | Polytechnic University of Madrid

 

2014 – 2018              Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Technology Engineering | University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

 

 

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Languages:              Native Spanish speaker, English Advanced,