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DLS Marine Survey & Appraisal

Worldwide Marine Surveying Firm, Serving the Industry for Over 50 Years

DLS Marine is a worldwide marine surveying firm that has served the industry for over 50 years with offices in New Orleans, Houston, Tampa and Norfolk. Our technical staff comprises of the largest concentration of NAMS-CMS surveyors and ASA-certified marine appraisers in the industry. Service Areas
• Appraisals
• Marine Survey
• Claims Services
• Digital Inspection
• Cargo Damage Surveys
• Inland

Equipment Surveys
• Hull and Machinery
• Project Management and Construction Inspection
• Marine Business Valuations

Certifications
We pursue a vigorous program of technical education and training for our team to continuously provide the quality service that our customers demand. Our team averages twenty years of relevant field experience.

• American Society of Appraisers: Accredited Senior Members (ASA) and Accredited Members (AM)
• National Association of Marine Surveyors (NAMS): Certified Marine Surveyors (CMS)
• American Bureau of Shipping (ABS): External Specialist, Remote Inspection Techniques
• Appointed Lloyd’s Agent for the ports of Houston, Texas (to include the states of Texas and New Mexico), New Orleans, Louisiana (to include the states of Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and the states of Tennessee and Kentucky west of 86°W), Mobile, Alabama (to include the state of Alabama, as well as Florida west of Cedar Key), and the Florida ports of Tampa, Jacksonville, and Cape Canaveral

08/19/2026

DLS Marine surveyor Mondi Semsar surveyed the M/V MARTIN J PELLEGRIN at the ACBL Harahan Fleet in Louisiana. The vessel operates as a fleet towboat and featured well-maintained machinery, organized spaces, and refurbished systems.

08/12/2026

DLS Marine surveyor Mondi Semsar surveyed the cutterhead dredge CONSTELLATION in Texas City, Texas as part of an appraisal. The dredge was operating at the time of survey and featured well-maintained machinery, a recently updated pump system, and clean, organized interior spaces.

08/05/2026

This ramp barge was surveyed in Florida as part of an appraisal. It serves as a floating loading dock, allowing trucks and heavy equipment to be driven on and off for transport to project sites with limited shore access.

07/29/2026

DLS Marine surveyor Kenner Hendrix attended the M/V CAPT. BRIAN A. MCALLISTER at the McAllister Towing facility in Staten Island. This modern 6,770-HP tractor tug was in good overall condition, featuring clean machinery spaces, well-kept accommodations, and advanced onboard systems.

07/22/2026

DLS Marine surveyed the ex-USCG buoy tender SEA STAR at the ACBL Harahan Fleet in Louisiana. The vessel had well-maintained hull and coatings, along with a 20-ton crane noted to be in excellent condition.

07/15/2026

DLS Marine surveyor Mondi Semsar surveyed the cutterhead dredge AMERICA in the Intracoastal Waterway near Apalachicola, Florida, as part of an appraisal. All equipment was operational, and the vessel was found to be in overall good condition and well maintained.

07/08/2026

DLS Marine surveyed a fleet for Otto Candies, LLC as part of an appraisal, including the multipurpose support vessel HARVEY DEEP-SEA and the offshore supply vessel GRANT CANDIES in Port Fourchon, Louisiana. The vessels are well-maintained and equipped with DP2 systems, helo decks, cranes, and advanced propulsion.

07/04/2026

Wishing our clients, colleagues, and friends a safe and happy Independence Day!

07/01/2026

DLS Marine surveyed the liftboat PAUL in Houma, Louisiana. PAUL is a 235 Class, 3-leg jack-up vessel equipped with three deck cranes, including a 150-ton lattice boom crane and two auxiliary cranes. The vessel was found to be in good condition and well maintained.

06/25/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our friend and colleague, Paul Deister.

Paul was a valued member of the DLS Marine family and will be remembered for his professionalism, friendship, and the positive impact he made on so many throughout his career.

We extend our deepest condolences to his family and all who knew him.

Memorial Service Information
Saturday, June 27
Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home
4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd.
Metairie, LA 70006

Visitation: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Service: 1:00 p.m.

Rest easy, Paul. You will be deeply missed.

Address

3017 Lime Street
Metairie, LA
70006

Telephone

+15048358505

Website

http://www.DLSmarine.com/

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