Loss Assessment Surveys

In our pre-loading condition surveys, the emphasis is placed on the cargo-worthiness of the vessel, which is the most important item to avoid any cargo damage. We measure the cargo's volume for freight payment purposes and verify its condition by recording any visible damage before shipment at the factory or dock for insurers, carriers and forwarders.In case, defects are found that may affect the cargo ground, loading is not recommended to commence by our attending surveyor until the necessary repairs executed, checked and approved.

Pre-loading surveys including ultra-sonic leak test of latch corrosiveness are often required before loading of on steel cargo. Our surveyors are very experienced in carrying out pre-loading surveys on steel products.

Our present clients for this service are international cargo underwriters, P &I clubs, insurance brokers, charterers and ship owners. These companies can vouch to you that our Preloading-condition-survey program is properly operating and gives you a high assurance that the vessel is fully fit and suitable to load the intended cargo, as such minimizing the risks on any cargo damage. Many of these companies saw their loss ratio reduced considerably after putting our program in place, particularly during discharge and loading of steel products.