24/7 Marine Survey Attendance Across Australia
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Our services

Independent survey support from vessel to final delivery

Choose a service category to view detailed scopes, methodology and the parties we commonly represent.

01

P&I and Insurance Surveys

Prompt, impartial investigation of cargo loss, contamination, handling damage, casualties and liability matters.

Cargo damage and contamination investigationsP&I condition and liability surveysVessel and terminal damage surveysWater-ingress and leakage investigations
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02

Marine & Cargo Surveys

Independent condition, damage, pre-shipment, loading and discharge surveys supported by clear photographic evidence.

Marine cargo damage and loss surveysPre-shipment and pre-loading condition surveysLoading and discharge monitoringContainer damage and water-ingress investigations
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03

Bulk Cargo & Draft Surveys

Draft surveys, cargo hold inspections, grain fitness, hatch sealing and bulk cargo monitoring across Australian ports.

Initial, intermediate and final draft surveysAir-draft surveys using laser total stationCargo hold cleanliness inspectionsDAFF AO bulk-vessel inspections, where appointed
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04

Bulk Fertilizer Sampling

Independent increment sampling, representative sample preparation and traceable custody for bulk fertiliser cargoes.

Increment sampling from vessel holds or receiving shedsHatch-wise, port and composite sample preparationRepresentative sampling across the cargo movementVisual observations during discharge and storage
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05

Project & Heavy-Lift Cargo

Pre-shipment inspections, lifting and securing reviews, flat-rack surveys, loadouts and port captain attendance.

Project cargo pre-shipment surveysHeavy-lift loading and discharge attendanceFlat-rack and out-of-gauge cargo surveysLashing and securing inspections
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06

Vessel Condition Surveys

On/off-hire condition, bunker, hatch-cover, pre-AMSA and technical inspections for owners and charterers.

On-hire and off-hire condition surveysBunker quantity surveysHatch-cover ultrasonic leak testingHatch-cover hose testing
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07

Testing & Technical Services

Gas testing, potable-water sampling, ballast-water testing and specialist shipboard technical attendance.

Atmospheric and gas testingPotable and drinking-water samplingLegionella and microbiological samplingBallast-water sampling and testing
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08

Container Cargo Surveys

Container condition, leakage, contamination, stuffing, unstuffing and cargo-damage investigations with traceable evidence.

Container condition and damage surveysWater-ingress and leakage testingStuffing and unstuffing attendanceCargo securing and packing inspection
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09

Cargo Salvage & Mitigation

Independent attendance during segregation, recovery, reconditioning, disposal and sale of damaged or distressed cargo.

Emergency condition and loss assessmentSegregation of sound and affected cargoSalvage tender and sale attendanceRepacking and reconditioning monitoring
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10

Ship Repairs & Technical Attendance

Independent repair-scope review, progress monitoring, quality verification and completion reporting for hull and machinery work.

Damage inspection and repair-scope reviewAfloat and dry-dock repair attendanceSteel renewal and welding monitoringMachinery repair and overhaul attendance
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11

Machinery Assembly & Installation

Survey attendance for receipt, assembly, alignment, installation, testing and commissioning of marine and industrial machinery.

Arrival and unpacking condition surveysComponent identification and inventoryLifting and handling attendanceFoundation and seating inspection
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12

Ship's Potable Water & Ballast Water Testing

Representative vessel-water sampling, traceable chain of custody, laboratory coordination and clear reporting.

Potable and drinking-water samplingMicrobiological and chemical testing coordinationBallast-water samplingAccredited laboratory logistics
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13

Welding & Fabrication

Shipboard steel, pipe and component fabrication with repair coordination, testing and completion records.

Shipboard steel and pipe repairsStructural steel renewalCertified welding coordinationNDT and pressure testing
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For owners and charterers

Charter and cargo-operation attendance

Direct access to the survey scope required at delivery, redelivery or during port operations.

B&C SurveyBunker and condition surveyOn-Hire SurveyDelivery condition and bunkersOff-Hire SurveyRedelivery condition and bunkersPort Captain ServicesLoading and discharge oversight

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