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Marine Survey & Maritime Consultancy Support in Iraq
Polaris Marine Survey and Consultation supports ports, oil and energy companies, ship operators, maritime authorities and training institutions in Iraq with maritime consultancy, regulatory compliance, ISO management systems and maritime education and training advisory. Marine survey and cargo inspection attendance can be arranged on request.
- Bureau Veritas-certified management system
- Master Mariners & certified lead auditors
- English & Arabic
How we support the Iraqi maritime sector
Advisory work is delivered remotely and through on-site visits, in Arabic or English.
Regulatory compliance
Gap assessments, internal audits and audit readiness against SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, MLC, ISM and ISPS for ports, oil terminals and ship operators.
Compliance advisory → 02Maritime consultancy
Operational and technical advice for port and terminal operations, port facility security assessments and plans, and maritime simulator reviews.
Maritime consultancy → 03ISO management systems
Quality, environmental and occupational health and safety systems to ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001, from gap analysis to certification readiness.
ISO consultancy → 04Maritime education & training
Curriculum development to STCW and IMO model courses, instructor training and institutional development for maritime academies and training centres.
MET advisory → 05Marine survey & cargo inspection
Survey and inspection attendance for vessels and cargo can be arranged on request, subject to local requirements and authorisations.
Marine survey services → 06Maritime administration
Support for regulatory frameworks, STCW and IMO instrument implementation, governance and institutional capacity building.
Administration advisory →Ports, oil terminals and maritime skills
Iraq’s gateway to the sea
Iraq’s commercial ports and offshore oil terminals in the Basra region carry most of the country’s trade and crude oil exports, which makes safe terminal operations, port facility security and qualified seafarers central to the economy.
Why work with Polaris
Our team combines Master Mariners, Chief Engineers, maritime lecturers and certified lead auditors, works in Arabic and English, and supports port, energy and training clients across the region from Aqaba.
Frequently asked questions
Does Polaris have an office in Iraq?
No. We serve Iraqi clients from our head office in Aqaba, Jordan, through remote work and on-site visits as required.
Can you support oil terminals and port operators?
Yes. We advise on ISPS port facility security, safety and environmental compliance, ISO management systems and the competence of marine personnel.
Do you work with maritime academies in Iraq?
Yes. We support curriculum development, instructor training, quality systems and simulator advisory for maritime education and training institutions.
Planning a maritime project in Iraq?
Tell us what you need and we will propose a clear scope, approach and timeline.