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Marine Survey & Maritime Consultancy in Syria
Our branch office on Al Mina Street in Tartous brings Polaris Marine Survey and Consultation to Syria’s Mediterranean coast. We support ship owners, cargo interests, ports, maritime authorities and training institutions with marine surveys, cargo inspection, logistics support, maritime consultancy, compliance and ISO management systems.
- Accredited by the General Directorate of Ports, Syria
- Branch office in Tartous
- Exclusive GCL International agency in Syria
What we do in Tartous and across Syria
A local team for the ports of the Eastern Mediterranean, backed by the experience of our head office in Aqaba.
Marine surveys in Tartous
Condition, on/off-hire, draft, cargo, pre-purchase and damage surveys with factual, photo-documented reports.
Marine survey services → 02Logistics, agency & cargo inspection
Shipping and transport coordination, shipping agency support and cargo inspection at loading, discharge and storage.
Logistics support → 03Maritime consultancy
Advice to operators, ports and maritime organisations on operations, port facility security and institutional development.
Maritime consultancy → 04ISPS & STCW compliance
Gap assessments, documentation and audit readiness against ISPS, STCW, SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC and ISM requirements.
Compliance advisory → 05ISO consultancy & certification
ISO system development, and — as exclusive agent of GCL International in Syria — UKAS-accredited certification to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, with consultancy and certification kept strictly separate.
ISO management systems → 06Maritime education & training
Curriculum development, instructor training, gap analysis and institutional development for maritime training institutes in Syria.
MET advisory →Working in Syria’s maritime sector
Tartous and Latakia
Syria’s main commercial ports, Tartous and Latakia, handle general cargo, bulk and containers for the country and the wider region. Our Tartous office allows us to attend vessels and cargo locally and coordinate with port stakeholders.
The regulatory landscape
Ports and maritime affairs in Syria are overseen by the General Directorate of Ports. Polaris is accredited by the General Directorate of Ports for maritime consultancy and marine surveys, and supports ISPS and STCW compliance work in the sector.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Polaris office in Syria?
Our branch office is on Al Mina Street in Tartous. You can reach it on +963 992 655 581 or info@polaris.sy.
Is Polaris accredited in Syria?
Yes. Polaris is accredited by the General Directorate of Ports in Syria for maritime consultancy and marine surveys.
Can Polaris issue ISO certificates in Syria?
Certificates are issued by GCL International, a UKAS-accredited certification body, for which Polaris is the exclusive agent in Syria. Consultancy and certification are kept strictly separate, in line with the impartiality rules that apply to accredited certification.
Need a surveyor or consultant in Tartous?
Contact our branch team directly or send your request online.