Initial instructions
We confirm the appointment, parties, cargo, location, timing and immediate evidence requirements.
Marine survey services
Marine & Cargo Surveys
Independent condition, damage, pre-shipment, loading and discharge surveys supported by clear photographic evidence.
Overview
Independent attendance with evidence you can rely on
Headway Marine provides impartial inspection and reporting wherever cargo condition, handling or transit events require independent verification. Our appointed surveyors document the nature, extent and probable cause of damage while protecting the evidentiary interests of all parties.
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
✓Marine cargo damage and loss surveys
✓Pre-shipment and pre-loading condition surveys
✓Loading and discharge monitoring
✓Container damage and water-ingress investigations
✓Steel cargo in-stow and inward surveys
✓Warehouse, terminal and transport inspections
✓Salvage and mitigation attendance
✓Sampling and laboratory coordination
Our approach
A clear process from instructions to report
Independent inspection
Condition, packaging, handling, stowage and relevant surroundings are examined and photographed.
Evidence and reporting
Findings, measurements, statements and supporting documents are organised into a clear report.
Appointments
Commonly appointed by
Cargo ownersInsurers and claims handlersP&I interestsShipowners and charterersFreight forwardersShippers and receivers
Frequently asked questions
Marine & Cargo Surveys: practical questions
When should a cargo surveyor be appointed?
As early as possible after damage, contamination, shortage or an abnormal handling event is identified.
Can loading or discharge be monitored continuously?
Attendance can be arranged for defined stages or continuous monitoring, subject to scope and availability.
Are conclusions independent?
Yes. Findings are based on observed evidence, available records and the limitations stated in the report.
24/7 operational response