MER Solutions Asia Pacific Pty Ltd (‘MER Solutions’) is a multi-disciplinary professional practice offering specialist shipping and maritime industry solutions encompassing maritime, technical, verification, innovation and consulting services. MER Solutions is owned and operated by maritime professionals. In addition to being experienced seafarers, MER Solutions’ Consultants have maritime commerce and technical qualifications. MER Solutions has extensive experience in vetting, inspections, compliance verification, marine engineering, naval architecture, maritime incident investigation, audit and risk assessment. MER Solution's BVIQ (Bulk Vessel Inspection Questionnaire) program is a standardised tool for assessing, reporting on and improving the physical condition, operation and safety performance of bulk carriers.