Sector
Merchant Shipping
Independent cargo surveys and operational oversight across the merchant marine — quantities, condition, and quality, fully documented.
Cargo Surveys & Operations
Cargo & Condition Surveys for Merchant Vessels
Independent supervision and survey of cargo loading, discharging, and carriage — with well-documented attendance and accurate quantities. Our world-leading DRI work is set out in its own DRI sector.
Draught Surveys
- Precise draught surveys to determine the quantity of cargo loaded or discharged
- Independent figures for bill-of-lading purposes
- Calculations supported by documented readings and calibration records
Bunker Surveys
- Bunker quantity determination and Remaining-On-Board (ROB) surveys
- Verification of Bunker Delivery Notes
- Certification of fuel quantities at delivery, on-hire, and off-hire
Liquid Cargo Quantity Surveys
- Quantity determination of liquid cargoes by gauging vessel and shore tanks
- Ullage / innage measurement and calculation using calibrated equipment
- Loading and discharge quantity reconciliation
Sampling & Testing — Liquid Bulk & Dry Bulk
- Representative sampling of liquid bulk and dry bulk cargoes
- Samples labelled and sealed with chain-of-custody maintained
- Submission for laboratory testing and analysis as required
- Manifold and in-line sampling during transfer operations
Loading & Discharging Supervision
- Attendance and supervision of cargo loading and discharging operations
- Monitoring of cargo handling, stowage, and condition
- Recording of cargo condition before, during, and after operations
- Independent oversight to ensure safe, compliant operations
Cargo Handling Surveys
- Inspect condition of cargo gear (cranes, hoses, lifting equipment)
- Observe loading and unloading operations
- Review stowage plans and vessel stability data
- Confirm cargo is secured and operations conducted safely
- Full report with observations and recommended improvements
Container, Break-Bulk & Specialised Cargoes
- Comprehensive surveys of dry, refrigerated, and specialised container cargoes, including reefer integrity for temperature-controlled goods
- Damage, loading, stowage, and discharge surveys for break-bulk and bulk cargoes
- Petrochemical cargo surveys, including investigation of off-spec cargoes
Ultrasonic Hatch-Cover Tightness Testing
- SDT-certified ultrasonic testing of hatch covers to verify weathertight integrity
- Protects cargo from water ingress and supports the defence of wet-damage claims
- Documented findings with photographic evidence
Borescope Line & Bore Inspection
- Inspection of cargo, fuel, and bunker lines for internal condition, fouling, and blockages — pipework, valves, and bores that cannot be reached by eye
- Carried out with our own equipment, on short notice — see Technology & Procedures
What to Expect
How an Attendance Runs
From first call to signed report — the same disciplined sequence on every job, day or night.
Call-Out
Reach a surveyor 24/7 on +1 (868) 361-2189. An attendance is assigned immediately, around the clock.
Boarding
Local presence means we board in hours, not days — alongside or at anchorage, wherever the vessel calls.
Survey
The attendance follows our written procedures, using calibrated equipment, with photographs throughout.
Report
A signed report with findings, photographs, and field logs — independent figures you can put in front of any party.
Who We Work With
Shipping Lines & Operators
We survey cargoes and support claims for container lines, break-bulk and project-cargo operators, and bulk shipping across the merchant marine.
Cargo moving through the Caribbean?
Independent, well-documented attendance wherever your vessel calls.