Stabilise
Immediate hazards, further exposure and evidence at risk are identified so practical mitigation can begin.
Marine survey services
Cargo Salvage & Mitigation
Independent attendance during segregation, recovery, reconditioning, disposal and sale of damaged or distressed cargo.
Overview
Independent attendance with evidence you can rely on
When cargo is wet, contaminated, damaged or otherwise distressed, early and controlled mitigation can preserve value and reduce the final loss. We assist stakeholders by documenting condition, separating affected units and maintaining a defensible record of recovery and disposal decisions.
Scope and reporting are tailored to the appointment, the interests represented and the evidence required. Joint attendances are handled professionally, with areas of agreement and disagreement recorded clearly.
Typical scope
Services available
✓Emergency condition and loss assessment
✓Segregation of sound and affected cargo
✓Salvage tender and sale attendance
✓Repacking and reconditioning monitoring
✓Quantity and weight verification
✓Disposal and destruction witnessing
✓Storage and deterioration monitoring
✓Mitigation records and photographic reporting
Our approach
A clear process from instructions to report
Segregate and recover
Cargo is classified and monitored through sorting, reworking, testing, sale or controlled disposal.
Reconcile
Recovered, retained and disposed quantities are reconciled with supporting photographs, weights and documents.
Appointments
Commonly appointed by
Marine insurersCargo ownersLoss adjustersP&I interestsSalvage buyersWarehouse operators
Frequently asked questions
Cargo Salvage & Mitigation: practical questions
What is mitigation attendance?
It documents reasonable steps to separate, recover, recondition, sell or dispose of affected cargo while preserving evidence.
Can salvage offers be recorded?
Yes. Offers, quantities, condition and the basis of sale can be documented without prejudicing liability decisions.
Does Headway take ownership of cargo?
No. Headway provides independent survey attendance; disposal and sale authority remain with the authorised parties.
24/7 operational response