DLS Marine Survey & Appraisal

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

DLS completed an interim condition survey of the offshore hopper barge EMI 1850 while the vessel was afloat in Jacksonvi...
06/17/2026

DLS completed an interim condition survey of the offshore hopper barge EMI 1850 while the vessel was afloat in Jacksonville, Florida.

The ABS-classed hopper barge features a centerline cargo hold with hydraulically operated rolling hatch covers. The survey focused on documenting cargo hold and hopper conditions for owner reference.

DLS Marine surveyor Mondi Semsar surveyed Encore’s dredge ENTERPRISE in Freeport, Texas. This cutterhead dredge is power...
06/10/2026

DLS Marine surveyor Mondi Semsar surveyed Encore’s dredge ENTERPRISE in Freeport, Texas. This cutterhead dredge is powered by a 3,730-HP pump engine and features a 71' ladder with a 52" cutterhead, supporting its dredging operations.

DLS Marine surveyed the all-welded steel, twin-screw inland river pushboat M/V IVY STEINER in Harvey, Louisiana, for on-...
06/03/2026

DLS Marine surveyed the all-welded steel, twin-screw inland river pushboat M/V IVY STEINER in Harvey, Louisiana, for on-charter purposes. Built in 2024, the vessel was inspected while afloat and moored, with all interior spaces found to be exceptionally clean and well maintained.

The M/V DONNY F. MCALLISTER was surveyed by DLS Marine’s Kenner Hendrix while in drydock at Caddell Shipyard along the w...
05/27/2026

The M/V DONNY F. MCALLISTER was surveyed by DLS Marine’s Kenner Hendrix while in drydock at Caddell Shipyard along the waterfront of NY Harbor. This 5,750-HP oceangoing tug was found in good overall condition.

We’re excited for the Inland Marine Expo, coming to Nashville May 27–29, 2026.The event brings together inland marine, t...
05/20/2026

We’re excited for the Inland Marine Expo, coming to Nashville May 27–29, 2026.

The event brings together inland marine, transportation, and logistics professionals for education, networking, and conversations focused on the future of U.S. waterways.

Register now for , May 27-29 in Nashville. The Inland Marine Expo is designed specifically for the inland & intracoastal marine transportation industry.

This month we’re celebrating Nick Paternostro’s 20-year anniversary with DLS Marine. Nick joined the firm in 2006 after ...
05/14/2026

This month we’re celebrating Nick Paternostro’s 20-year anniversary with DLS Marine. Nick joined the firm in 2006 after serving in the U.S. Coast Guard as a Vessel Inspector and has since built extensive experience in hull and machinery damages, condition surveys, salvage work, and vessel inspections. Thank you, Nick, for two decades of dedication to the team!

DLS Marine inspected the twin-screw inland pushboat M/V CAPT CLAUDE in Houma, Louisiana. Built in 1982, the vessel has s...
05/12/2026

DLS Marine inspected the twin-screw inland pushboat M/V CAPT CLAUDE in Houma, Louisiana. Built in 1982, the vessel has seen recent updates, including renewed main engines.

DLS Marine recently surveyed the M/V CREOLE QUEEN paddle-wheeler in New Orleans to assess her condition and value for fi...
05/06/2026

DLS Marine recently surveyed the M/V CREOLE QUEEN paddle-wheeler in New Orleans to assess her condition and value for financial purposes. The vessel, well-known for riverboat excursions, dinner cruises, and private events, was well maintained, with recent shipyard work, system upgrades, and routine upkeep evident throughout.

DLS Marine attended a cargo survey at the Port of Tampa after a refrigerated container of fresh pineapples arrived with ...
04/29/2026

DLS Marine attended a cargo survey at the Port of Tampa after a refrigerated container of fresh pineapples arrived with temperatures well above requirements. The issue was traced to a likely re**er malfunction during transit. Roughly 1,600 boxes were affected.

DLS surveyor Mike McEntee caught this beautiful sunrise in Port Fourchon, Louisiana while out surveying a fleet.
04/22/2026

DLS surveyor Mike McEntee caught this beautiful sunrise in Port Fourchon, Louisiana while out surveying a fleet.

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3017 Lime Street
Metairie, LA
70006

Telephone

+15048358505

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