| INTRODUCCTION HINSIB (HORIZON)was founded in 1981 in Panama. HINSIB was prime candidate due to the increasing number of smaller tonnage vessels being registered in Honduras which required a surveying organization that could provide quality and personalized service at a competitive fee structure. Since that time, HINSIB has established a quality worldwide network of inspectors distributed among every major port of the world and has consequently received surveying authority from the government of Panama, Costa Rica and the Bolivia The Surveyors appointed by HINSIB (to perform surveys on its behalf must meet HINSIB's strict guideline. HINSIB Surveyors must have a broad knowledge of many aspects of the marine industry. They must have knowledge of Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Hull Structures, Safety Equipment and Machinery. Many of HINSIB's Surveyors were authorized to perform surveys on behalf of other societies and/or have specific knowledge of specialized vessel types such as LPT's and MODU's. For unique surveys, HINSIB sends Surveyors with expertise in the particular vessel type. Our Activities Include:
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