Marine Surveying of Bangladesh in the International Arena: In our maritime sector the demand of work orders for marine surveys from the overseas principals are much higher than the domestic entrepreneurs or enterprises. Imports are high in this country and as such the arrival of foreign ships is relatively high. For this reason, marine surveying in Bangladesh is a well-known matter to external stakeholders and its acceptability is persistently increasing in the outside world. A notable point is that the reports prepared by the marine surveyors are accepted and considered truly in national and international law-arbitration centers and high courts. The main reason for the high evaluation of these professionals in our country is their quality. According to the policy of the government, a marine officer can apply for a ship surveyor certificate if he has years of practical sea time and subsequently passes the highest professional examination, and in addition he/she has two more years of service experience as a master or chief engineer on board.


Apart from this, some of the marine surveyors have already shifted abroad, namely America, Europe, Middle East, Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia, and have already dedicated themselves to this profession and are working with good reputation. Several marine surveyors are associated with various international marine surveying organizations and forums and they participate in conferences held in different countries. Recently, a top official of the UK-based organization IIMS visited Bangladesh and spoke at a seminar. An online course on Diploma in Marine Surveying is currently being run for Bangladeshi surveyors under the initiative of this organization.


Economic Importance: Marine survey ensures the proper quantity and customs clearance (basis on quantity) of imported and exported goods by sea. Along with revenue collection, it also controls currency smuggling, black market and illegal trade. Being regularly engaged in the survey profession, marine surveyors are playing the role of watchdogs in


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the maritime field and have acted as whistleblowers in some notable cases. By conducting surveys, audits, inspections and investigations as per the orders of foreign principals, huge foreign currency is earned, which is enriching the country’s economy. Several marine surveyors are engaged in this profession abroad and are contributing to the flow of remittances in the country. A significant number of Marine Surveyors have successfully retired from the profession and are contributing to the business, industry and professions as Ship Owners, Charterers, Suppliers, Management Partners, Salvage Experts, Ship Construction, Ship Repair and Supply, Agencies, Shipping and Management Executives, Maritime Lawyers etc. They are involved in General/ISO Audits, Safety Compliance Audits and Training in Ship Recycling, Steel and Readymade Garment Industries. Numerous workplaces have been associated with this profession, creating thousands of job opportunities, which are expanding day by day.


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