Idwal partners with Daiwa Kisen to deliver data-driven fleet insight through independent inspections in International Shipping News 19/06/2026 Idwal, the global vessel assurance business, has partnered with Daiwa Kisen to deliver independent inspections across selected vessels in its fleet, with a focus on strengthening condition oversight and enabling more informed technical decision-making. The partnership will primarily cover bulk carriers alongside one containership, with scope to expand the programme in line with Daiwa Kisen’s future requirements. Through the programme, Daiwa Kisen will gain a clear, objective view of vessel condition using Idwal’s standardised inspection methodology. Each inspection generates a consistent, data-led assessment, allowing conditions to be compared reliably across vessels, time periods, and peer groups. Thom Herbert, Idwal Regional Lead, Asia At the core of the partnership is the Idwal ID platform, which transforms inspection findings into accessible insights at both vessel and fleet level. This enables Daiwa Kisen to benchmark performance internally and against the wider market, prioritise maintenance activity more effectively, and track improvements over time through a single, unified view. In addition to identifying defects, inspections provide structured data that supports smarter planning and reduces operational risk. By linking inspection outcomes with Port State Control (PSC) performance trends, Daiwa Kisen can better anticipate areas of exposure and take proactive steps to improve compliance outcomes across its fleet. Nick Owens, CEO, Idwal Thom Herbert, Idwal Regional Lead, Asia, said: “We are delighted to support Daiwa Kisen on this programme. The result is not only greater visibility of individual vessel condition, but also a stronger understanding of systemic trends, helping Daiwa Kisen to allocate resources more effectively and protect asset value over the long term. The focus is on ensuring inspection data translates