What Verschoor & Bras BV does

Verschoor & Bras BV is a Dutch maritime surveying and technical advisory firm headquartered in Rotterdam, with operations traceable to 1907 and formal incorporation in 1976. The firm provides expert maritime and technical damage surveys, salvage coordination, condition inspections, vessel appraisals, P&I and nautical affairs support, civil damage assessments for hydraulic infrastructure, construction supervision, and arbitration/recourse services. Its underlying capability rests on the technical expertise of approximately 12 maritime engineering professionals, all of whom hold prior sea-going or shipbuilding backgrounds, supported by industry accreditations (NIVRE, VRT, IVR, NVEP, VEKRB) and ISO 27001:2022 / FSQS-NL certifications.

The firm operates as a B2B professional services business, billing on a per-engagement basis to insurers, insurance brokers, shipping companies, government bodies, and banks/ship mortgage banks. Clients engage the firm directly or through Lloyd's agents and insurance brokers, with 24/7 availability for global dispatch. The firm's primary geographic focus is the ARA region (Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerpen) and Northern Netherlands, with worldwide engagement for damage handling and inspections as required.

Since July 1, 2022, Verschoor & Bras has operated as part of Charles Taylor's Marine Technical Services division following its acquisition, alongside sister company Marintec Expertise BV. The firm continues to operate under its own trusted name within the Charles Taylor Netherlands structure. Its go-to-market is relationship-driven, leveraging professional network referrals, industry accreditations, and a multilingual website (Dutch, English, German) rather than direct marketing, with no publicly disclosed pricing or revenue.

Name

Verschoor & Bras BV

Legal name

Verschoor & Bras BV

Website

https://verschoor-bras.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Verschoor & Bras BV is a Rotterdam-based maritime surveying and technical advisory firm providing damage surveys, valuations, P&I, and construction supervision to insurers, brokers, shipping companies, governments, and banks. Operating since 1907, it is part of Charles Taylor's Marine Technical Services division.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Surveying and Damage Assessment

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Salvage Engineering, Surveying & Claims Support (IMAJANAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Project Management & Owner’s Engineering / Technical Consultancy (Spec Writing, Bid Support, Site Support) (IMAJAGAO)

Keywords

• Maritime damage surveys
• Vessel appraisals
• Salvage coordination
• Condition inspections
• Marine surveying services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Survey and Advisory Services: Verschoor & Bras generates revenue through fee-based professional services including maritime and technical damage surveys, condition inspections, appraisals/valuations, salvage coordination, and technical consulting. Services are billed on a per-engagement basis as a professional expertise firm. The firm represents insurers, brokers, shipping companies, and governments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Verschoor & Bras BV provides expert maritime and technical surveying, damage assessment, salvage coordination, condition inspections, vessel appraisals, P&I and nautical affairs expertise, civil damage surveys, construction supervision, and arbitration support. The firm is engaged by insurance underwriters, brokers, shipping companies, banks, and government bodies, and dispatches qualified surveyors globally on a 24/7 basis. All expertise is delivered as fee-based professional services anchored in hands-on marine engineering credentials.

Product overview

Verschoor & Bras BV is a professional services firm providing maritime surveying, damage assessment, technical consulting, and valuation services. The company operates as a single-service consultancy rather than a software platform. Its core offerings include maritime and technical damage surveys, salvage coordination, condition inspections, vessel appraisals, in/off-hire inspections, P&I and nautical affairs expertise, civil damage surveys, construction supervision, and arbitration/recourse services. All services are delivered by experienced maritime engineers and surveyors, primarily serving the ARA region (Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerpen) and northern Netherlands, with global reach as needed.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maritime and Technical Damage Surveys Independent damage assessment services for sea vessels, inland ships, yachts, dredging equipment, technical installations, and port infrastructure, covering cause determination, repair cost assessment, and seaworthiness evaluation for insurers, shipowners, and P&I clubs.
• Salvage and Assistance Coordination and supervision of salvage operations for sea and inland vessels, including leak management, shipwrecks, and stranding incidents, with full operational oversight and cost negotiation for shipowners, insurers, and salvors.
• Condition Inspections and Damage Prevention Research Condition surveys for ship mortgage banks and owners, purchase inspections worldwide, feasibility studies for technical and operational improvements, and SPO (Schade Preventie Onderzoek) damage prevention inspections for insurers and P&I clubs.
• Appraisals Valuation services for inland and sea-going vessels for insurers, banks, and shipowners, including fair market value, market value in situ, forced sale value, regulated disposal value, and new value assessments delivered by VRT-accredited valuators.
• In- and Off-Hire Inspections Condition surveys for seagoing pontoons before and after rental periods, documenting vessel condition in written reports and photo documentation, assessing damages incurred during rental and estimating repair costs for charterers and owners.
• P&I Matters and Nautical Affairs Expertise in Protection & Indemnity matters including oil spill response and pollution damage assessment, as well as nautical dispute investigation for collisions, groundings, and salvage operations, delivered to P&I clubs, shipowners, and legal counsel.
• Civil Damage Surveys Assessment of damage caused by sea or inland vessels to civil engineering structures such as dikes, quays, bridges, and other public or private infrastructure works for government bodies, contractors, and infrastructure owners.
• Construction Supervision Oversight services for new-builds and repairs of sea and inland vessels, dredging equipment, and offshore installations, including technical specification approval, building plan supervision, and shipowner inspection for yards and shipowners.
• Arbitration and Recourse Expert or arbitrator services for dispute resolution between parties, and collection of information and evidence to enable clients to pursue recourse against liable parties in maritime and cargo disputes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 availability for domestic and international clients
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Marintec Expertise BVcoreOthersBoth Verschoor & Bras and Marintec Expertise operate under the Charles Taylor Netherlands umbrella as sister companies. Marintec Expertise, located at the Maasvlakte in Rotterdam, performs a broad range of surveys for container terminals, stevedores, transport companies, and railway companies.
• NIVRE (Nederlands Instituut van Register Experts)minorOthersCharles Taylor Netherlands is a member of NIVRE, the Dutch Institute of Register Experts. Verschoor & Bras experts are registered with NIVRE as qualified maritime surveyors and appraisers.
• VRT (Verenigd Register van Taxateurs)minorOthersVerschoor & Bras has experts registered with the VRT (United Register of Appraisers), enabling the firm to conduct official vessel valuations for banks, insurance companies, and shipowners.
• IVR (Internationale Vereniging Rijnschepenregister)minorOthersVerschoor & Bras is affiliated with IVR (International Association Rhine Ships Register), enabling the firm to conduct surveys and certifications for inland vessels on the Rhine.
• NVEP (Nederlandse Vereniging van Experts voor Pleziervaartuigen)minorOthersVerschoor & Bras is affiliated with NVEP (Dutch Association of Pleasure Craft Surveyors), providing credentials for yacht and pleasure vessel surveys.
• VEKRB (Vereniging van Experts voor Kust-, Rijn- en Binnenvaart)minorOthersVerschoor & Bras is affiliated with VEKRB (Association of Experts for Coastal, Rhine and Inland Shipping), supporting the firm's inland and coastal maritime survey activities.
• FSQS-NL (Financial Services Qualification System - Netherlands)minorOthersVerschoor & Bras / V+B Group is certified under FSQS-NL by Hellios Information B.V., meeting compliance requirements of major Dutch co-insurers and financial institutions.
• Marinco SurveycoreOthersMarinco Survey was acquired by V+B Group in June 2013 alongside the formation of the V+B Group. It specializes in condition surveys and valuations of sea-going vessels for shipping companies and ship mortgage banks. The firm was later absorbed into the V+B Group structure alongside Verschoor & Bras and Marintec Expertise.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore: Bureau Veritas is a global testing, inspection, and certification company with a major Marine & Offshore division offering classification, surveys, and damage assessment across the full vessel lifecycle. Provides the same maritime surveying and condition-inspection services as Verschoor & Bras but at much larger scale and broader geographic coverage, serving many of the same underwriters and shipowners.
• SGS Marine Services: SGS is a global testing, inspection, and certification company with a marine division offering vessel surveys, damage assessments, and cargo inspections. Serves similar underwriters, shipowners, and commodity traders as Verschoor & Bras, but operates globally and as part of a much wider TIC portfolio.
• McLarens (Marine & Energy): McLarens is a global independent claims adjuster with marine and energy expertise, providing loss adjustment, damage surveying, and P&I support to insurers and shipowners. Comparable to Verschoor & Bras in maritime claims and surveying services, with broader geographic reach and a wider insurance-adjustment portfolio.
• RINA (Registro Italiano Navale): RINA is an Italian classification society offering ship classification, marine surveying, and technical consultancy worldwide. Provides overlapping vessel condition surveys, damage assessments, and advisory services to insurance and shipping clients, comparable to Verschoor & Bras at significantly larger scale.
• DNV (Det Norske Veritas): DNV is a global classification and maritime advisory firm providing survey, certification, and technical consultancy services to shipowners, insurers, and banks. Comparable to Verschoor & Bras in vessel inspection, damage assessment, and valuation advisory, but at global scale with broader portfolio of services.
• Lloyd's Register: Lloyd's Register is a global classification society that performs vessel surveys, statutory inspections, and condition assessments for shipowners and flag states. Overlaps with Verschoor & Bras on condition inspections, damage surveys, and vessel valuations, but operates as a much larger incumbent with worldwide surveyor networks.

Direct peers

• Van Ameyde Marine: Van Ameyde is a Dutch-headquartered marine surveying and claims-handling firm that provides damage surveys, condition inspections, and P&I support to insurers and shipowners across Europe. Directly comparable to Verschoor & Bras in geography, service mix, and target clients (insurers, P&I clubs, shipowners), with overlapping presence in the ARA region.

Others

• Charles Taylor Marine Technical Services: Charles Taylor’s Marine Technical Services division is Verschoor & Bras’s parent group, employing marine surveyors and consultants globally to support insurer and P&I clients. Sister company providing the same category of marine surveying and claims services through adjacent brands, with whom Verschoor & Bras co-operates for cross-border engagements.
• Marintec Expertise BV: Marintec Expertise is a sister company of Verschoor & Bras within Charles Taylor Netherlands, located at Rotterdam Maasvlakte and specialising in damage surveys for container terminals, stevedores, transport companies, and railway operators. Closely related through shared ownership and overlapping maritime damage expertise, but with a distinct port-logistics and inland-transport focus.

Emerging players

• Cotecna Marine: Cotecna is a Swiss-origin testing, inspection, and certification group that has expanded into marine cargo and vessel surveying services. Provides overlapping survey and inspection capabilities for trade and shipping clients, with growing but more limited marine scope relative to Verschoor & Bras’s deep maritime specialisation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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