MEET SERENE MARINE SURVEYORS
Dublin
Belfast

Benjamin Hopkins
Managing Director
Benjamin has had a dynamic career, transitioning from banking to the maritime industry. With extensive experience in the cruise industry, Ro/Pax ferries, and as a Master on work boats, Benjamin brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise. He holds a B.Sc. in Nautical Science and a B.B.S. (Hons) in Global Business, along with a Chief Mate Class II/2 Unlimited CoC / Master 500t certification.
Specialties:
- Marine Consultancy
- Port Captain
- Expert Witness
- Marine Warranty Surveys
- Protection & Indemnity (P&I) Surveys
- Hull & Machinery (H&M) Surveys
- P&I Loss Prevention Surveys
- Cargo Damage Surveys
- Vessel Condition Surveys (On-hire/Off-hire)
- Bunker Quantity Surveys (On-hire/Off-hire)
- Draft Surveys
- Container Loading Surveys
- Ultrasonic Hatch Cover Inspection
Outside of work, Benjamin is passionate about beekeeping, sailing, and running.

Linus Mathew
Senior Marine Surveyor
Linus is a seasoned Senior Marine Surveyor with over 10 years of experience. He started his career as an engineer and transitioned into marine surveying. Linus spent a decade in Dubai as a Marine Surveyor before moving to Dublin and joining Serene Marine. His expertise includes high value cargo damage claims, handling various fuel grades and performing bunker detective surveys, as well as on-hire and off-hire bunker surveys. He excels in providing accurate reports and detailed marine surveys, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Specialties:
- Marine Warranty Surveys
- Worked as Lloyd’s agent
- Protection & Indemnity (P&I) Surveys
- Hull & Machinery (H&M) Surveys
- P&I Loss Prevention Surveys
- Cargo Damage Surveys
- Haulier Liability claims
- Vessel Condition Surveys (On-hire/Off-hire)
- Bunker Quantity Surveys (On-hire/Off-hire)
- Bunker detective survey 221B
- Draft Surveys
- Container Loading Surveys
- Ultrasonic Hatch Cover Inspection
Outside of his professional life, Linus enjoys traveling and photography.

Romain Petton
Marine Surveyor
Romain is an experienced Marine Surveyor with a decade of experience in the Offshore Oil & Gas sector. He holds an OOW with Unlimited CoC and a B.Sc. in Nautical Science. Romain has served in various capacities including 1st Officer, 2nd Officer, SDPO, and DPO on vessels such as Heavy Lift DP3, Pipelayer DP3, Platform Supply Vessels, VLCCs, Product Tankers, and Container Ships. Romain’s extensive experience in offshore operations ensures precise and thorough marine surveys, enhancing the safety and efficiency of maritime operations.
Specialties:
- Marine Warranty Surveys
- Protection & Indemnity (P&I) Surveys
- Hull & Machinery (H&M) Surveys
- P&I Loss Prevention Surveys
- Cargo Damage Surveys
- Container Loading Surveys

Denis O'Donnell
Marine Surveyor
Capt. Denis O’Donnell has over 15 years of maritime experience having sailed as Master of Large LNG tankers. Denis has worked for some of the largest shipping companies in the world and this has set his high standards in the maritime space.
He has operational experience in both the bulk liquid and dry markets in a worldwide setting. More recent shore experience in the marine consultancy, auditing and training as well as marine assurance roles has him well placed to respond to any maritime needs across a wider variety of vessel types and areas.
Specialties:
- Marine Consultancy
- Bunker Surveys
- Cargo Surveys
- Marine Assurance
- Auditing / Training
- Cargo Damage Surveys
- P&I Surveys