Professional Maritime Services
Our team of certified marine surveyors and cargo inspectors provide expert services to ship owners, charterers, cargo interests, insurers, and P&I clubs worldwide.
Vessel Surveys
Comprehensive condition surveys, damage assessment, and bunker quantity verification for all vessel types.
Cargo Inspection
Professional cargo tally, condition assessment, sampling, and stowage supervision during loading/discharge operations.
Insurance Surveys
Damage surveys for insurance claims, P&I condition surveys, and loss prevention services.
General Marine Survey Services
On & Off-Hire Surveys
To check the condition of the vessel when chartered from, or delivered back to the owners. Usually includes determining the quantity of oil and fresh water.
Key Services: Bunker ROB survey, vessel condition assessment, inventory verification
General Condition Surveys
On hull structural members, machinery & equipment, safety equipment, fire fighting appliances, fuel oil consumption.
Includes: P & I Entry Condition Survey of Vessels to check the vessel's condition when applying for membership of a P & I organization.
Damage to Vessel
Damage and other floating or maritime structures. This is to ascertain the extent of damage, investigate the cause, and, if necessary, estimate the repair costs.
Also covers: Damage during loading or unloading operations for loss estimation.
To determine the quantity of bulk cargo such as iron ore, coal, steel scrap, grain, salt, etc. Quantities are computed based on changes to the ship's draft before and after loading.
Method: Universally adapted as the most efficient and reliable way of measuring bulk commodity cargo quantities.
Usually conducted with On or Off-Hire Surveys by determining the quantity of bunker remaining on board the vessel.
Purpose: Accurate measurement of fuel oil, diesel oil, and lubricating oils for charter party settlements.
Survey Process
Initial Assessment
Review of documentation and vessel history
On-Site Inspection
Comprehensive vessel examination and measurements
Reporting
Detailed report with findings and recommendations
Cargo Survey Services
Insurance & Adjuster Surveys
Usually carried out for estimating damage to a vessel or cargo for insurance claims following accidents or incidents.
Tally & Condition Surveys
Accurate count and condition assessment during loading, unloading, or intermediate transportation.
Damage & Loss Surveys
Assessment of cargo damage extent and probable cause for insurance claims or compensation claims.
Pre-Shipment Surveys
Condition assessment of goods and packaging before shipping to ensure compliance with contracts.
Additional Cargo Services
Cargo Sampling
Representative samples taken to check quality or specification. Samples can be sent to laboratories for analysis and retained as reference.
Cleanliness Surveys
Cargo hold and tank cleanliness inspections before loading to ensure spaces are clean, dry and suitable for intended cargo.
Cargo Types We Survey
- Dry Bulk Cargo (grain, ore, coal)
- Break Bulk & General Cargo
- Containerized Goods
- Liquid Bulk (tank inspections)
- Heavy Lift & Project Cargo
- Refrigerated & Perishable Goods
- Dangerous Goods (IMDG)
- Steel Products & Machinery
