DLS Marine Survey & Appraisal

Name: DLS Marine Survey & Appraisal
Address: 3017 Lime Street, Metairie, LA, 70006, US
Telephone: +15048358505
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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

09/23/2026

DLS Marine recently completed a survey of the crane barge TADANO 1 in Gramercy, Louisiana. The barge is equipped with a heavy-lift crane mounted on a 150’ × 50’ deck, supporting a range of construction and material-handling operations on inland waterways.

09/16/2026

DLS Marine surveyor Michael McEntee surveyed the M/V MEDITERRANEAN in Port Fourchon, Louisiana. This DP-1 offshore supply vessel is equipped with tanks designed to carry drilling fluid - commonly called “mud” - which is used to cool drill bits, control pressure, and bring material back to the surface during offshore drilling operations.

09/09/2026

DLS Marine surveyor Kenner Hendrix surveyed the M/V ALEX MCALLISTER at the McAllister Towing facility on Staten Island, NY. This 4,000-HP es**rt tug is fitted with Z-drives and dedicated es**rt and towing winches for ship docking operations, and was found in good condition with well-maintained machinery and clean spaces.

09/02/2026

DLS Marine surveyor Gary Rankin inspected this 12” DSC Marlin class dredge in Bogalusa, Louisiana. This dredge is owned and operated by Lake View Sand & Gravel, a company specializing in sand and aggregate production, and was found to be in excellent condition.

08/26/2026

Please join us in welcoming Kaden Gros to the DLS Marine team. Kaden jumped right in to assist Jen inspect hoppers. We’re excited to have Kaden on board and look forward to seeing him grow with DLS!

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.

Address

3017 Lime Street
Metairie, LA
70006

Telephone

+15048358505

Website

http://www.DLSmarine.com/

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