LEGAL NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
This Legal Notice governs access to and use of the website operated by VALENCIA Marine Services, S.L.U., including the information, content and services made available through this website.
Users are requested to read this Legal Notice carefully before using the website.
1. WEBSITE OWNER
The owner and operator of this website is:
VALENCIA Marine Services, S.L.U.
Registered Office: Valencia, Spain
VAT No.: ESB06827356
Mercantile Registry of Valencia:
Volume 11011, Sheet 122, Section GNE, Entry 198596
Business Activity:
Independent marine surveying, commercial vessel inspection, naval architecture, marine engineering, maritime technical consultancy and associated professional services.
Website:
Contact:
CONTACT FORM
2. PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION
Professional marine surveying and engineering services may be provided by suitably qualified professionals according to the nature and scope of each assignment.
The professional responsible for technical marine surveying services provided through VALENCIA Marine Services is:
Carlos Montamarta
Naval Architect & Marine Engineer
Professional Body:
Official College of Naval Architects and Ocean Engineers of Spain
Professional Registration Number:
3112
Professional qualifications and regulated professional activities are exercised in accordance with the applicable Spanish professional regulations.
3. PURPOSE OF THE WEBSITE
The purpose of this website is to provide information about VALENCIA Marine Services and its professional activities, including marine surveying, commercial vessel inspections, marine engineering, maritime audits and associated technical services.
The website also allows prospective clients, shipowners, ship managers, charterers, insurers, P&I interests, Flag Administrations, International Ship Registries, and other maritime stakeholders to contact VALENCIA Marine Services and request information, availability, or quotations.
Information published on this website is provided for general informational and commercial purposes.
4. MARINE SURVEYING SERVICES
VALENCIA Marine Services provides independent technical services that may include:
Marine surveys
Commercial vessel inspections
Ship condition surveys
Pre-purchase vessel surveys
Marine damage surveys
On-hire and off-hire surveys
Cargo hold inspections
Bunker quantity surveys
Draft surveys
Technical vessel inspections
PSC preparation and technical support
Flag State inspection attendance where appropriately authorised
ISM, ISPS and MLC 2006 audits and compliance reviews
Naval architecture
Marine engineering
Technical consultancy
Other maritime technical services
The precise scope of every assignment is established separately between VALENCIA Marine Services and the appointing client.
5. INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Marine survey reports, inspection reports, audit reports, technical assessments and other professional documents issued by VALENCIA Marine Services are prepared exclusively within the scope agreed for the relevant assignment.
Findings are based on the conditions observed, accessible areas, documentation supplied and information available at the time of the inspection.
Unless specifically agreed otherwise, surveys and inspections are generally visual and non-destructive.
No information contained on this website should be interpreted as replacing a formal professional inspection, survey, engineering assessment or vessel-specific technical opinion.
6. FLAG STATE AND STATUTORY FUNCTIONS
VALENCIA Marine Services provides independent marine surveying and technical consultancy services.
References on this website to Flag State Inspections, statutory audits or work performed on behalf of a Flag Administration do not imply permanent authorisation, representation or delegation by any particular Flag State.
An inspection or audit is represented as being performed officially on behalf of a Flag Administration only where the appropriate appointment, delegation or written authorisation has been provided for the relevant assignment.
Where no such authorisation exists, services are performed solely as independent technical surveys, inspections, audits or compliance reviews.
7. CLASSIFICATION SOCIETIES AND STATUTORY AUTHORITIES
Unless expressly stated otherwise for a specifically authorised assignment, services provided by VALENCIA Marine Services do not replace surveys, certification, approvals or inspections required from:
Flag Administrations
Classification Societies
Recognized Organizations
Port State Control authorities
Maritime Administrations
Authorised service providers
Other competent statutory authorities
The responsibility for statutory certification and regulatory compliance remains with the parties legally responsible for the vessel and with the competent authorities or organisations.
8. WEBSITE USE
Users undertake to use this website lawfully, responsibly and in accordance with this Legal Notice and applicable legislation.
The website must not be used for activities that:
Violate applicable laws or regulations
Infringe the rights of VALENCIA Marine Services or third parties
Interfere with the operation or security of the website
Introduce malicious software or harmful code
Attempt unauthorised access to systems, data or restricted areas
Use website content for fraudulent or unlawful purposes
VALENCIA Marine Services reserves the right to restrict access to the website where misuse or security risks are identified.
9. WEBSITE INFORMATION
VALENCIA Marine Services aims to maintain the information published on this website accurate, clear and reasonably up to date.
However, maritime regulations, vessel requirements, technical standards, port conditions, Flag Administration procedures and professional services may change over time.
Website information should therefore not be considered a substitute for verifying the requirements applicable to a particular vessel, operation, inspection, or professional assignment.
10. NO AUTOMATIC PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENT
Accessing this website, sending an enquiry or requesting a quotation does not automatically create a professional appointment or contractual relationship with VALENCIA Marine Services.
An assignment becomes effective only when the parties have accepted or otherwise confirmed its scope, professional fees, and relevant commercial conditions.
Availability is subject to confirmation.
11. QUOTATIONS
Quotations issued by VALENCIA Marine Services are based on the information available when the quotation is prepared.
Professional fees may take into account factors including:
Vessel type and size
Inspection scope
Vessel location
Expected attendance duration
Travel requirements
Reporting requirements
Port access requirements
Urgency
Additional technical investigation
Any work outside the accepted scope may require separate authorisation and additional professional fees.
The conditions stated in the specific quotation or engagement agreement take precedence over general information published on this website.
12. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Unless otherwise indicated, the website design, texts, technical descriptions, graphics, photographs, logos, branding and other original content published on this website are owned by VALENCIA Marine Services or are used with the appropriate rights or permissions.
Reproduction, distribution, modification, commercial exploitation or unauthorised use of protected content is prohibited except where permitted by applicable law or expressly authorised by the rights holder.
The names, trademarks, logos and other identifying elements belonging to third parties remain the property of their respective owners.
13. PHOTOGRAPHS AND TECHNICAL MATERIAL
Photographs, illustrations and technical material displayed on the website are intended to illustrate marine surveying, vessel inspection and maritime technical activities.
Images must not necessarily be interpreted as representing a specific current client, vessel, inspection assignment or contractual relationship unless expressly identified as such.
Confidential vessel and client information is not intentionally published without appropriate authorisation.
14. THIRD-PARTY CONTENT
The website may occasionally refer to third-party organisations, maritime authorities, Flag Administrations, Classification Societies, international organisations or other maritime entities.
Such references are provided for informational or contextual purposes.
Unless expressly stated, the presence of a third-party name, flag, organisation or reference does not imply endorsement, partnership, representation, authorisation or commercial affiliation with VALENCIA Marine Services.
15. EXTERNAL WEBSITES
Where the website provides access to third-party websites or external resources, these are outside the direct control of VALENCIA Marine Services.
VALENCIA Marine Services is not responsible for the availability, content, security, accuracy or privacy practices of third-party websites, except to the extent that liability cannot legally be excluded under applicable law.
Users should review the terms and privacy policies applicable to third-party services independently.
16. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
VALENCIA Marine Services takes reasonable measures to maintain this website's availability and security.
However, we cannot guarantee continuous availability, the absence of technical errors, or uninterrupted access.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, VALENCIA Marine Services shall not be responsible for losses resulting solely from temporary website interruptions, technical failures, unauthorised third-party interference or the inappropriate use of general website information.
Nothing in this Legal Notice excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law.
17. CYBERSECURITY
Users must not attempt to obtain unauthorised access to the website, servers, databases, forms, email systems or other digital resources associated with VALENCIA Marine Services.
VALENCIA Marine Services may implement reasonable technical and organisational security measures and may restrict access where malicious or abnormal activity is detected.
18. PERSONAL DATA
Personal data submitted through this website is processed in accordance with the applicable data protection legislation and the website’s Privacy Policy.
Users should consult the Privacy Policy for information regarding:
Data controller identification
Purposes of processing
Legal basis
Data retention
Recipients
International transfers where applicable
Data subject rights
Contact procedures
19. COOKIES
This website may use technical or other cookies, depending on its configuration.
The website's Cookie Policy provides detailed information about the categories, purposes, duration, and management of cookies.
Where legally required, non-essential cookies are not activated without the appropriate user choice.
20. WEBSITE FORMS
Information submitted through contact, survey, quotation, audit or inspection forms must be accurate and relevant to the requested service.
Users should avoid submitting unnecessary confidential information through general website forms.
Do not submit security-sensitive maritime information, including complete Ship Security Plans or equivalent restricted ISPS documentation, through standard public contact forms.
Where an assignment requires sensitive information, the parties may agree separately on an appropriate document-transfer method.
21. PROFESSIONAL CONFIDENTIALITY
Information received in connection with marine surveying, engineering, inspection and audit assignments is treated in accordance with applicable professional, contractual and legal confidentiality obligations.
Specific confidentiality requirements may also be established in quotations, engagement agreements, or contracts.
22. APPLICABLE LAW
Spanish law governs this website and this Legal Notice.
Any dispute concerning the website shall be subject to the courts and competent authorities determined by the applicable procedural and consumer legislation.
Where a professional services contract establishes a valid specific jurisdiction or dispute-resolution mechanism, the provisions of that contract shall apply to the extent legally permitted.
23. MODIFICATIONS
VALENCIA Marine Services reserves the right to update or modify this Legal Notice where necessary to reflect changes in legislation, website functionality, company information or professional services.
The version published on the website at any time is the current version.
24. CONTACT
For questions concerning this website or this Legal Notice, contact:
VALENCIA Marine Services, S.L.U.
Valencia, Spain
VAT No.: ESB06827356
Mercantile Registry of Valencia:
Volume 11011, Sheet 122, Section GNE, Entry 198596
Contact:
GENERAL CONTACT FORM
Website: