Navigating the waves of excellence, one survey at a time.
AIMS (AIM Solutions) is the independent maritime survey and inspection practice of Ali Idrissi, based in Temse, Belgium. Drawing on hands-on maritime expertise, Ali delivers accurate, reliable assessments of ships, onshore installations and maritime infrastructure to clients worldwide, with an unwavering emphasis on quality, safety and regulatory compliance.
Built on maritime expertise, driven by precision
Welcome to AIMS, the independent maritime survey and inspection practice of Ali Idrissi. Drawing on in-depth expertise in the maritime sector, Ali offers comprehensive inspection and survey services to clients worldwide.
Ali personally delivers accurate and reliable assessments of ships, onshore installations, and maritime infrastructure, with an emphasis on quality, safety, and regulatory compliance in every report he signs off on.
From his base in Temse, Belgium, Ali works with shipowners, charterers, traders, insurers and cargo interests around the world, bringing the same standard of independence and rigour to every instruction, wherever the vessel or cargo happens to be.
AIMS at a Glance
Location
Monteerderslaan 54, 9140 Temse, Belgium
Reach
Clients served worldwide, from a single Belgian base
Focus
Independent maritime survey & inspection services
Founder
Ali Idrissi, hands-on from instruction to report. No handoffs.
What guides every survey Ali carries out
Four principles that shape every instruction, whatever the vessel, the cargo, or the client on the other end.
Independence
Unbiased assessments, free from conflicting commercial interests, so every finding stands on its own merit.
Integrity
Honest, transparent reporting: findings are stated exactly as observed, even when they're inconvenient.
Accuracy & Safety
Meticulous inspection standards that protect vessels, cargo, crew and every party involved in a survey.
Confidentiality
Client instructions and survey findings are handled with strict discretion at every stage of the process.
A survey partner built around your interests
Ali knows what's at stake in a charter dispute, a bunker claim or a cargo damage assessment. Here's how he works to protect your position.
Independent, third-party assessments with no ties to shipowners, yards or suppliers that could bias a finding.
One experienced, qualified surveyor covering on/off-hire, condition, cargo, bunker and superintendence work, the same person from instruction to report.
Worldwide availability: surveys arranged wherever your vessel or cargo calls.
Clear, well-documented reports that you and your counterparties can act on with confidence.
Direct, responsive communication, with a single point of contact from instruction through to final report.
A regulatory-compliance focus, with assessments aligned to international maritime standards and best practice.
Our survey & inspection services
A comprehensive range of maritime survey services, delivered personally by a qualified surveyor who understands what each report needs to hold up to scrutiny.
On/Off-Hire Surveys
Independent condition assessments at the start and end of a charter period, protecting owners and charterers with accurate, documented vessel condition records.
Bunker Quantity Inspection
Precise measurement and verification of fuel quantities during bunkering operations to prevent disputes and quantity losses.
Condition Surveys
Thorough inspections of a vessel's structural and operational condition for sale, purchase, insurance, or chartering purposes.
Cargo Surveys and Inspections
Detailed cargo condition, quantity, and quality inspections at loading and discharge to safeguard all parties involved.
Superintendence
On-site technical supervision of repairs, dry-docking, loading/discharging operations, and newbuilding oversight.
Ship-to-Ship Operations
Safety and compliance oversight during ship-to-ship transfer operations, ensuring procedures meet international standards.
Guided by internationally recognised maritime standards
AIMS is an independent surveying practice, not a classification society or a P&I Club. Reports are built to satisfy the standards those bodies expect.
Ali's surveying practice is guided by the professional standards and code of conduct upheld by internationally recognised marine surveying bodies such as the International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS).
Condition and on/off-hire surveys are carried out in line with the inspection standards and structural guidelines applied by IACS member classification societies, including Lloyd's Register, DNV, ABS and Bureau Veritas.
Surveys are conducted with the level of objectivity, accuracy and independence expected by Protection & Indemnity (P&I) Clubs, classification societies and marine insurers.
AIMS is an independent surveying practice and is not itself a classification society or P&I Club.
01Meet the Founder
Ali Idrissi, Founder & Independent Marine Surveyor
Ali Idrissi founded AIMS on the back of extensive maritime experience. He began his career conducting vessel surveys and cargo inspections, before expanding into petrochemical product blending for traders, work that gave him a close-up view of quality assurance and regulatory compliance across the full supply chain.
Today, Ali oversees AIMS' survey operations directly, emphasizing integrity, precision and customer satisfaction in every instruction the practice takes on.
Ready to arrange your next survey?
Get in touch with Ali directly to discuss your inspection needs, anywhere your vessel or cargo calls.