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A lashing and securing survey is an independent safety inspection that verifies whether cargo has been correctly positioned, lashed, and secured before transport by sea, road, rail, or air. It is particularly important for flat rack containers, breakbulk units, and heavy-lift cargoes, where…

A ship pre-purchase survey is a comprehensive, independent inspection of a vessel carried out before the buyer signs the final purchase agreement. The surveyor evaluates the ship’s structure, hull, decks, machinery, main and auxiliary engines, electrical and propulsion systems, navigation and communication…

A P&I survey is an inspection carried out for a marine insurance club that offers Protection and Indemnity (P&I) coverage. These surveys can be proactive, examining a vessel’s condition to ensure it meets the club’s standards for risk management and…

A pre-shipment survey (also called pre-loading survey) is an independent inspection carried out to document the condition of cargo before it is loaded onto the vessel. The surveyor verifies the quality, quantity, packaging, marking, and stowage readiness of the cargo, checking that it corresponds to…

A draught survey is a precise and widely recognized method for determining the weight of cargo loaded or discharged from a vessel. The process involves measuring the vessel’s draft — the depth to which the ship sits in the water — both before…

A tally survey is a process of physically counting cargo during loading, unloading, or transfer to ensure the quantity and condition match the shipping documents. It involves real-time, piece-by-piece verification to prevent discrepancies, protect against financial loss, and provide an…

A loading/discharging survey is an inspection process that monitors the condition and quantity of cargo as it is loaded onto or unloaded from a vessel. These surveys help ensure cargo is handled safely and correctly, verify that the amount of…

An on/off-hire bunker survey is a thorough inspection performed at the start (on-hire) and end (off-hire) of a vessel’s charter to determine the precise amount of fuel and lubricants on board. Its primary purpose is to ensure fair financial settlement…

Ultrasonic hatch cover testing is a non-invasive method that uses high-frequency sound waves to detect leaks in a ship’s cargo hatch covers. A transmitter is placed inside the hold to emit ultrasound, which is then picked up outside by a…

A P&I survey is an inspection carried out for a marine insurance club that offers Protection and Indemnity (P&I) coverage. These surveys can be proactive, examining a vessel’s condition to ensure it meets the club’s standards for risk management and…