Singapore Office
Our Singapore office serves as a key hub for our operations in Asia, strategically located to support one of the world's busiest maritime regions. With access to a broad network of shipping and marine facilities, the office offers specialized surveying and consultancy services tailored to the needs of Underwriters and P&I Clubs across the Asia-Pacific region.
Our Singapore office ensures rapid, expert responses to marine claims and casualty cases, delivering efficient, high-quality service to meet the demands of our international clients.
Experienced Team Members
WORK EXPERIENCE
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2025 –
to date Surveyor in Charge Ertem, Rivero & Partners
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Undertakes damage surveys on
behalf of H&M Underwriters, P&I Clubs and other Principals locally
and worldwide and involves in major casualties including main engine and
auxiliary diesel engine damage, tailshaft shaft damage, propeller damage,
rudder blade damage, gearbox damage, fire/explosion damage, crane damage,
collision, grounding and heavy weather damage. ·
Carries condition, loss
prevention & warranty surveys on all types of vessels locally and
worldwide as well as Shipyard Risk Assessment Surveys on behalf of H&M
Underwriters, P&I Clubs and other Principals. ·
Produces & reviews relevant
survey reports ·
Oversee daily operations |
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2023 –
2025 Marine Surveyor ABL Group, The Energy and Marine
Consultants
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Undertakes damage surveys on
behalf of H&M Underwriters, P&I Clubs and other Principals locally
and worldwide and involves in major casualties including main engine and
auxiliary diesel engine damage, tailshaft shaft damage, propeller damage,
rudder blade damage, gearbox damage, fire/explosion damage, crane damage,
collision, grounding and heavy weather damage. ·
Skilled in H&M condition
surveys, JH 2013/007 A, B & C assessments, P&I pre‑entry condition
surveys, ultrasonic hatch cover testing, pre‑purchase, suitability, voyage
approval surveys. ·
Marine Warranty and Liability
Surveys including heavy‑lift cargo operations, towage approvals, and
compliance inspections. ·
Conducts JH 143 Shipyard and
Project Risk Assessments. |
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2019 –
2023 Marine Surveyor Evdemon & Partners
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Undertakes damage surveys on
behalf of H&M Underwriters, P&I Clubs and other Principals locally
and worldwide and involves in major casualties including main/auxiliary
engine, propeller shaft, sterntube, gearbox, fire/explosion, crane, and other
damage, with detailed reporting for other principals. ·
Carries all type of condition
surveys, Shipyard Risk Assessment Surveys on behalf of H&M Underwriters,
P&I Clubs and other Principals. |
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2018 –
2019 Power
Plant Shift Engineer Karpowership, Sierra Leon / 126MW Powership
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Operated and managed 12
internal combustion diesel engines (10.6 MW each) for efficient power
generation. ·
Collaborated with Sierra
Leone Electricity Distribution Company to ensure seamless variable load
operations. ·
Prepared and submitted
detailed daily operation reports for performance monitoring and optimization.
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Supervised operations of
boilers, fuel systems, auxiliary engines, and condensate and feed systems. ·
Conducted bunkering and fuel
transfer operations with a focus on safety and efficiency. |
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2017 – 2018 3rd
Engineer
Aygaz A.S. / Fully Pressurized LPG Carriers ·
Experienced in maintaining
two‑stroke and four‑stroke engines, hydraulic systems, boilers, HVAC, ballast
water treatment, purifiers, and other shipboard equipment. ·
Skilled in hazard and
incident reporting, risk assessments, and compliance with company safety
procedures. ·
Managed and monitored
computer‑based Planned Maintenance Systems (PMS). ·
Followed up on bunker and oil
analysis reports and supported audits, inspections, and vetting processes. |
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2015 – 2016 3rd
Engineer Ince
Shipping Group of Companies / Bulk Carriers ·
Maintenance & operation
of main engine, diesel generator, steam boilers, hydraulic systems,all types
of pumps, purifiers, air compressors, maximising vessel performance, handled
bunker operations ·
Maintained clear
understanding of maritime law to ensure vessel safety and compliance with
regulation all time. ·
Assisted 1st & Chief
Engineer on maintenance & repair of main propulsion systems |
MEMBERSHIP
2024 Associate
member of the Society of Offshore Marine Warranty Surveyors
EDUCATION / TRAININGS
2023 Internal
Auditor ISM-ISPS-MLC for Shipping Companies Course by DNV
2019 Cargo
Hatch Covers Inspection and Ultrasound Testing Course
2010 – 2015 Marine Engineering
Yıldız Technical University, Istanbul
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Languages: Native Turkish speaker, fluent in English
CERTIFICATIONS
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Certified Internal Auditor ISM-ISPS-MLC for Shipping Companies by DNV
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Certified Operator qualified for Ultrasonic tightness testing with
Class type approved SHERLOG equipment.
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Certified Operator qualified for Ultrasonic tightness testing with
Class type approved CARGOSAFE equipment.
Anil Guvenc
Surveyor in Charge+65 9750 2400
singapore@ertemrivero.com
Muzaffer is in charge of all East Asia operations, survey planning and management. He is also the first point of contact for our clients in China and East Asia Region.
Muzaffer has expertise on all kinds of damage surveys, involved in numerous casualty investigations, such as engine failures, tailshaft/stern tube damages, collision, grounding and fire cases.
With his background as New Building Supervisor as well as Oceangoing Chief Engineer on board bulk carriers and tankers, he has attained deep technical knowledge on both design and operational aspects of propulsion engines and auxiliary machinery, hull design and coatings aspects, as well as on board overhauling and maintenance and PMS systems.
His expertise lies with machinery failure and root cause investigation on all kinds of damages on diesel engines and propulsion systems. In addition, he has successfully participated in total loss investigations and crew interviewing on major collisions, being multilingual in Turkish, English, Chinese and Russian.
Muzaffer is also carrying out all kinds of warranty surveys and loss prevention surveys for H&M Underwriters and P&I Clubs (both IG and Fixed Premium) to include JH143 Shipyard Risk Assessment and Towage Approval Surveys.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS:
- Marine Engineer (1st Engineer) – Sea-going service on board bulk carriers and chemical/oil tankers (5 years)
- New Building Supervisor at Shipyards in China (2 years)
- Certified Operator for Ultrasonic hatch cover tightness testing with Class Type Approved Sherlog TA.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Postgraduate Diploma in International Maritime Law, World Maritime University
- BSc in Marine Engineering, Istanbul Technical University Maritime Faculty
Muzaffer Sarikaya
Principal Surveyor / Senior Partner+86 150 0008 1525
singapore@ertemrivero.com
Xiangjin has carried out various Warranty Surveys of all kinds and completed numerous H&M Condition/Risk Assessment Surveys and P&I Loss Prevention Surveys (IG and Fixed Premium Clubs).
With his background as new building supervisor for almost 10 years, he attained deep technical knowledge and acquired expertise on hull construction, outfitting, coating application and machinery installation works.
Moreover, he has attended various types of casualty surveys. The most demanding task he accomplished successfully was a major antipollution and Wreck Removal operation, on which he remained in continuous attendance for about 15 months.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS:
New Building Supervisor (10 years)
Certified Operator for Ultrasonic hatch cover tightness testing
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate’s Degree of Naval Architecture in Wuhan Institute of Shipbuilding technology, Hubei, China
Xuhui Wang
Xuhui has been involved in all types of casualty and marine warranty / condition and Loss Prevention surveys on all types of vessels, acting on behalf of H&M Underwriters and P&I Clubs.
Having completed a 7-year term as oceangoing engineer on board various types of vessels up reaching the 3rd Engineer rank, he was subsequently employed ashore as a shipyard site manager (2 years) in China, before joining our Shanghai surveyors’ team. As such, he possesses vast knowledge on main and auxiliary machinery operation, maintenance and repairs, as well as knowledge of local shipyards practices and tariffs for all kinds of repairs.
He is fluent in Chinese (Mandarin) and English language.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS:
- Site Manager, Runtong Marine – China (2 years)
- Oceangoing Engineer (Swire Shipping of Singapore) – 3rd Engineer (7 years)
- Certified Operator for Ultrasonic hatch cover tightness testing
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate’s Degree in Marine Engineering from Tianjin Maritime College, China
Xuhui Wang
Surveyor+86 182 1196 1210
singapore@ertemrivero.com
207A Thomson Road Goldhill Centre
Singapore
+86 150 0008 1525
singapore@ertemrivero.com
