Led by Gregory Apostologlou, Managing Director, Mechanical Engineer, and Marine Technical Superintendent with over 26 years of international experience. PAMS provides rigorous European engineering oversight from its base in the Philippines. Our leadership personally manages complex offshore assets, from FPSO construction studies to SPM buoy inspections.
PAMS Pacific Admiralty Maritime Services is a strictly independent technical consultancy. We do not engage in maritime staffing, crewing, recruitment, ship agency, husbandry, or bunker services. We serve as the technical eyes and ears for shipowners, operators, and insurers, ensuring fully independent and unbiased reporting.
Technical Leadership Credentials
Professional Status
- Managing Director: Gregory Apostologlou, Mechanical Engineer & Marine Technical Superintendent
- Exclusive Surveyor: Phoenix Register of Shipping (ID: PHRS/228)
Compliance Expertise
- Certified Auditor: ISM, ISPS & MLC 2006
- Specialist: RightShip RISQ 3.2 & OCIMF SIRE 2.0
PAMS Pacific Admiralty Maritime Services continues the independent marine technical consultancy experience developed under MIEC Marine Independent Engineering Consultants.
Since 2015, the consultancy has developed experience in independent marine technical services including marine surveying, vessel inspection support, FPSO and SPM technical consultancy, engineering assessment, technical due diligence, and maritime compliance assistance.
The transition from MIEC to PAMS reflects the evolution of the consultancy identity and digital presence while maintaining the same commitment to independent technical expertise, professional standards, and unbiased technical reporting.
2015
MIEC Marine Independent Engineering Consultants
established, developing independent marine engineering and consultancy experience.
2018
PAMS Pacific Admiralty Maritime Services
introduced as the current consultancy identity with updated operational and digital infrastructure while continuing the same technical focus.
● Asia & Oceania: Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam.
● Europe & Mediterranean: Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, France, Greece, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK.
● Middle East & Africa: Algeria, Angola, Egypt, Ghana, Iran, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, UAE (Dubai/Fujairah).
● Americas: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Peru, USA (Houston, Tampa, New Orleans), Venezuela.
- Shipowners
- Ship managers
- Charterers
- Cargo interests
- Marine insurers
- P&I correspondents
- Legal representatives
- Vessel buyers
- Maritime investors
Providing objective marine surveying, technical engineering, and compliance services without conflicts of interest.
Demonstrated knowledge of IMO conventions, OCIMF guidelines, RightShip requirements, classification society standards, and international maritime compliance frameworks.
Practical recommendations tailored to vessel operators, managers, charterers, terminals, and offshore asset owners.
Delivering technically sound assessments, inspections, audits, and engineering support aligned with industry best practices.
General FAQ & Identity
What is PAMS Pacific Admiralty Maritime Services corporate identity?
PAMS Pacific Admiralty Maritime Services is a wholly independent Philippine entity established in 2018. We have no corporate affiliation or partnership with companies in the UAE or Middle East using similar acronyms. We are a boutique consultancy focused on technical excellence.
Do you recruit or deploy seafarers?
No. PAMS Pacific Admiralty Maritime Services is not a crewing or recruitment agency. We focus exclusively on technical surveying, independent auditing (including RightShip RISQ 3.2 and SIRE 2.0), and maritime engineering consultancy.
What geographic regions do you cover?
While headquartered in the Philippines, we provide worldwide coverage. Our surveyors are deployed across major ports in Asia, Europe, and the Americas to deliver timely, high-standard technical reports.
How are urgent attendance requests handled?
We recognize the time-critical nature of shipping. Requests for emergency surveys or inspections are reviewed immediately, with surveyor availability and travel logistics coordinated to meet the vessel's ETA/ETD.
Ready to Proceed?
Request a survey, inspection, audit, certification, or technical consultancy service. Describe your vessel, offshore asset, or project requirements and our technical team will respond within 4 business hours.