Our Marine Cargo Inspection Services help shipowners, charterers, marine insurers, freight forwarders, and P&I Clubs. We provide accurate assessments to ensure cargo stays intact, lower liability, and assist in resolving disputes.
Marine Surveyors and Cargo Inspectors
For cargo claims, liability disputes, or preventive assessments, we coordinate with a global network of independent marine surveyors and cargo inspectors to provide detailed evaluations aligned with maritime industry standards.
Leveraging our extensive network of trusted marine inspection experts, we facilitate the swift deployment of skilled personnel and advanced testing equipment to key shipping hubs across Europe, LATAM, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, North America, and Australia.
Cargo Survey
Our Cargo Survey services provide independent, expert assessments at every stage of the logistics chain—from pre-shipment verification to post-damage investigations. Our agents visit ports, warehouses, and consignee facilities to oversee cargo handling, tally shipments, prevent losses, and conduct detailed condition assessments.
Pre-Shipment Cargo Inspection Services
- Cargo stowage survey
- Pre-loading survey and sampling
- Supervision of loading and discharging of cargo, including transhipment survey
- Hatch cleanliness inspection
- Quality inspection of refrigerated cargo
- Inspection of various liquid cargo
- Measuring, weighing, and tallying of cargo
- Lashing survey and loading supervision of heavy lifting cargo
Post-Damage Inspection Services
- Condition of cargo / cause and extent of damage assessment
- Damage investigation and reporting
- Marine insurance and claims support
- Cargo contamination investigations
Container Inspection Services
We inspect shipping containers to assess structural damage, contamination risks, and seal integrity. Our services include:
- Pre-loading container inspection
- Container damage assessment
- Sealing and security inspection
- Hatch and door integrity checks
- Container packing and stowage survey
- Temperature-controlled cargo container inspections
- Container contamination testing
- Measuring, weighing, and tallying of containerised cargo
Refrigerated Cargo (Reefer) Inspections
We provide independent reefer cargo inspections to assess temperature control, ventilation, and cargo condition throughout the supply chain.
Our inspections cover pre-loading verification, ensuring proper stowage, temperature settings, and packaging integrity. We also conduct in-transit monitoring to track temperature fluctuations and ventilation performance. In cases of damage, we perform post-damage assessments to investigate spoilage, condensation issues, and refrigeration failures. Each inspection includes a detailed technical cargo report to support insurance claims and liability disputes.
Cargo Tanks & Liquid Cargo Inspection
Monitoring cargo condition, loading procedures, and regulatory compliance to prevent disputes and loss.
- Cargo tanks of ship inspection
- Crude oil vessel survey & inspection
- Pre-loading survey and sampling
- Cleanliness tanks, holds survey, watertight inspection of hatch covers
- Marine fuel & liquid cargo testing
- Planning & stowage survey
Associated Reports and Surveys
- Tank cleanliness survey report
- Cargo contamination report
- Fuel quality analysis report
- Hatch cover watertight inspection report
Specialised Commodity Inspections
We cover a broad range of commodities, raw materials, and manufactured goods, ensuring quality, compliance, and transport suitability.
- Agriculture and forestry products: palm oil, cocoa, coffee, rice, rubber, timber
- Animal feeds and livestock: verifying quality and health regulations
- Chemicals and petrochemicals: ensuring compliance with quantity and safety standards
- Metals and minerals: conducting pre-shipment and quality control inspections
- Oil and gas products: including fuel verification and contamination testing
- Machinery and automotive parts: assessing transport conditions and potential damage risks
- Textiles, paper, and consumer goods: ensuring packaging integrity and condition verification
Expert Claims and Dispute Resolution Support
We provide trusted, data-driven damage assessments that improve claim transparency and support arbitration, litigation, and P&I Club investigations.
- Freight claim and insurance support
- Cargo loss assessment
- Third-party liability evaluation
- Technical cargo inspection reports
- P&I Club survey
- ADR arbitration support
Request an independent cargo survey today to protect your shipments and mitigate risk.