WHO ARE WE
About Us
Qualified Master Mariner
Rudi Gelper
Rudi comes from a family that has been active in shipping and inspections for many generations. Following this family tradition, he founded International Nautical Services (INS) in Belgium in 1998 and INS Netherlands in 2001, and has built a reputation for thorough, independent, and technically grounded survey work. Rudi services his clients worldwide.
With now an office in Cape Town, South Africa, we survey the southern part of the globe, including the African continent, Indian Ocean, Australia and more.
Rudi's Experience
Rudi has worked in over 50 countries and port-regions, building up technical know-how and a sensitivity to local standards and regulatory environments.
Rudi's Approach
He takes a practical, client-focused approach, assessing a vessel with both a technical eye and awareness of the commercial, operational and regulatory realities of yacht ownership.
Rudi's Background
Rudi's background includes commercial-shipping and yacht-building experience, enabling him to bridge the technical, regulatory and practical aspects of yacht ownership, purchase and maintenance.
professional qualification
Credentials & Scope
Rudi is a HISWA-Certified Yacht Surveyor. His qualifications include recognition as a certified yacht surveyor through such bodies as HISWA-RECRON (The Netherlands), the European Maritime Certification Institute (EMCI), VRT, the Registers for Valuers, and as a sworn surveyor, weigher, and estimator for the Commercial Court of Antwerp.
why choose rudi
Rudi Offers
- A commitment to outstanding service
- An international footprint
- Decades of international experience
- Independent, unbiased advice
- Direct contact, YOU ARE OUR CUSTOMER, not just a number
- International certification
- Availability 24/7
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Secure Your Yachting Assets, Anywhere in the World
Whether you are purchasing a vessel in Cape Town, navigating an insurance claim in the Mediterranean, or relocating a yacht across the Atlantic, International Nautical Services (INS) brings the knowledge and global reach to ensure you proceed with clarity and confidence.
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