Spring, Texas · Est. May 2025

MNK Marine Consultants

Precision. Compliance. Results.

Marine Surveys · Audits · Inspections · Training · Documentation Reviews

United StatesUAEUnited KingdomPakistanIndiaAustraliaNew ZealandSingapore IndonesiaMalaysiaThailand

About Us

MNK

Captain M. Nasir Khan

Managing Director · Principal Surveyor · Principal Auditor

19 years of seagoing experience, including 4 years in command of HANDYMAX and PANAMAX vessels, anchor a career spanning 24+ years of combined marine expertise.

14 years at ABS as Class Surveyor, HSQE and ISO Auditor, MLC & Subchapter “M” Inspector, and Corporate Internal Auditor — building deep, hands-on regulatory and classification knowledge across every major vessel type.

Extensive vendor-survey experience: ultra-high-pressure testing, NDE of weld joints, destructive load testing of Lifting Appliances, Marine diesel engine testing, and the qualifying of welding procedures and welders. Effective 2026 holds ICGB certification for all types of Lifting Appliances.

Wide Spectrum Service-Supplier Audit experience across Manufacturing, Design, NDE Firms, Underwater Diving, Type Approval, and Manufacturing Assessment.

Launched in May 2025, MNK Marine Consultants LLC is built to be a one-stop shop for all Marine services; bringing classification-grade discipline, audit rigor, and command-level seamanship under a single, independent entity.

Global Representation

United States United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Pakistan India Australia New Zealand Singapore Indonesia Malaysia Thailand

Our Mission

Providing clients with top-quality service, in strict compliance with all International and National regulations in force — constantly striving to protect life, environment, and client’s property and assets.

Objectives & Targets

01

To deliver the highest quality of service, adding measurable value to our clients’ systems.

02

Zero injuries, zero delays, and full protection of the environment and the client’s property.

03

Establishing MNK Marine Consultants LLC as a market leader across all disciplines.

04

Minimizing our carbon footprint through Remote Surveys and Remote Audits.

05

Delivering reports promptly to eliminate any service-delivery issues.

06

Keeping our cost of services competitive and less burdensome for clients.

What We Do

ISO Audits

9001:2015 · 14001:2015 · 45001:2018

Technical assistance for Class Society & Statutory conditions

Internal Audits of SMS

SOLAS and Non-SOLAS

Internal Audits of TSMS / SMS

Subchapter-M

Prep-Audits

ISM, ISPS, MLC, Subchapter-M, and external audits

Pre-PSC Inspections

USCG, AMSA, Hong Kong, Paris MOU & similar authorities

Ultra Sonic Testing of Cargo Hold Hatch Covers

For water tightness

Corporate Internal Audits

Navigation Audits

Dynamic / Sailing & Static

MARPOL Audits

Bunkering Audits

Pre-SIRE Inspections

Remote Surveys & Remote Audits

Documentation Reviews

SMS Manuals, SSP Manuals, Gap Analysis, etc.

Damage Surveys

Ships, Barges, Towing Vessels, OSVs, Offshore Platforms, Dock Structures, etc.

P&I Surveys (including pre-P&I entry safety inspections)

Condition & Pre-Purchase Condition Surveys

On / Off-Hire Surveys

Dry-Dock & Repair Supervision

Dry dockings, ship repairs, BWTS rectifications & modifications

Survey & Valuation of Small Pleasure Crafts

SOLAS and Non-SOLAS

Training

Internal Auditor · ISM Code · ISPS Code · MLC 2006

Lifting Appliances Inspections, Surveys & Certification

ICGB (International Cargo Gear Bureau)

Benefits of Remote Surveys & Remote Audits

A faster, leaner, greener path to compliance — without compromising the effectiveness and integrity of survey requirements.

  • 01Reduced vessel downtime and faster turnaround between port calls.
  • 02Eliminates travel and surveyor-mobilization costs passed on to the client.
  • 03A measurably smaller carbon footprint for every assignment.
  • 04Greater scheduling flexibility across global time zones.
  • 05Continuity of service through port-access or travel restrictions.
  • 06Improved safety by reducing personnel movement on-board marine facilities.

Areas of Expertise

ISO 9001:2015 / 14001:2015 / 45001:2018 Auditing
ISM / ISPS / MLC / Subchapter-M Auditing & Inspections
Corporate Internal Audits
Manufacturing Process Audits
Integrated Management Systems Audits
Risk & Opportunity Assessment
Supplier & Procurement Audits
Corrective Actions & Root Cause Analysis
Management Review & KPI Evaluation
Operational Controls & Continuous Improvement
Welding & NDE Inspection
P&I Surveys

Company Experience

May 2025 — Present

Founder & Managing Director

MNK Marine Consultants LLC

Founded the firm to deliver independent marine surveying, auditing, inspection, training, and documentation review — a one-stop shop built on classification-grade standards.

July 2021 — April 2025

ABS CORPORATE HEAD QUARTERS 

Corporate Internal Auditor · Technology SME for Audits · SME Surveys and Audits Operations & Global Support Center

Authored safety documentation and Toolbox Talks; served as Corporate Internal Auditor; FREEDOM SME for audits in the technology department.

Within the Operations Support Center / Global Support Center, conducted Remote Surveys, Remote Audits, and worldwide technical support to surveyors and clients.

August 2011 — April 2025

ABS CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY SURVEYOR & HSQE AUDITOR

Class & Statutory Surveyor–Auditor · MLC / Subchapter-M Inspector

Surveyed wide-spectrum of vessels and acted as ISM / ISPS / HSQE Auditor and MLC / Subchapter-M Inspector.

Performed vendor surveys and conducted various Service-Supplier audits–certifications, NDE, diving, and type-approval providers.

December 2006 — August 2011

SABINE SURVEYORS LTD.

Marine Surveyor and Area Manager

P&I, Damage, Pre-purchase, On/Off-Hire, Bunker, and Draft Surveys; personal-injury investigation, cargo-fire investigation, expert-witness work, and managed a large team of surveyors and admin staff.

Prior to 2006

Sea-Going Career (Management Level Only)

Master Mariner · Chief Officer · Port Captaincy

Master Mariner 1997–2001 in command of HANDYMAX and PANAMAX vessels, with 7 years as Chief Officer, 8 years of ISM implementation, and 11 years of operational management. Includes shipbuilding experience at Yangtze Shipyard, China.

Fee Schedule

Quotes available on request.

Fees are tailored to scope, location, and type of vessel.

How to Contact Us

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Telephone · 24 / 7

+1 (346) 495-7853

Head Office

2507 Woodsboro Drive
Spring, Texas 77388, USA