Pre-shipment surveys
Condition of cargo and packing before loading, with documented findings and photographs.
Surveys & Vetting
Cargo Quality, Cleanliness and Damage Surveys
Pre-shipment, cleanliness and damage surveys establishing the condition of cargo and the spaces carrying it.
- Pre-Shipment
- Tank Cleaning
- Hold Cleaning
- Cargo Damage
- Cargo Insurance
Overview
Most cargo disputes turn on condition at a specific moment: before loading, on completion of cleaning, or at the point damage was discovered. Establishing that condition properly at the time is far cheaper than reconstructing it afterwards.
We attend for owners, charterers, cargo interests and insurers, with a documented method and a photographic record that supports the finding.
Scope of work
- Confirmation of the applicable cleanliness or quality standard
- Inspection of holds, tanks, hatch covers and access arrangements
- Assessment of previous cargo residue, coatings and odour where relevant
- Wall wash and sampling where the cargo requires it
- Cargo condition, packing and marking assessment
- Damage extent, location and photographic record
- Ambient and weather conditions during operations
- Report with method, findings, photographs and any recommendations
What we provide
Hold and tank cleanliness
Inspection against the intended cargo's cleanliness standard, including wall wash where applicable.
Cargo damage surveys
Extent, location and probable cause of damage, with quantification where instructed.
Cargo insurance surveys
Attendance and reporting for underwriters and cargo interests.
Frequently asked
- What standard is hold cleanliness assessed against?
- The standard required by the intended cargo and the charter party, such as grain clean or hospital clean, is confirmed before attendance.
- Do you carry out wall wash tests?
- Where the cargo requires it and the arrangements permit, with the method and results stated in the report.
- Can you quantify damage?
- We record extent and, where instructed and reasonably determinable, quantify affected cargo. Valuation is a separate matter for the adjuster.
- Do you determine cause?
- We report probable cause where the evidence reasonably supports it, and say so plainly when it does not.
Related services
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Draft surveys, cargo tally, liquid cargo measurement, sampling and container stuffing.
P&I Surveys
Condition and incident surveys on behalf of P&I clubs, members and underwriters.
Surveys & Vetting
Independent marine, cargo and condition surveys supporting owners, insurers, P&I clubs, legal teams and other maritime stakeholders.
Next step
Tell us about the vessel, the scope and the timeline.
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