Marine
An Agriculture Survey involves the inspection, sampling, and verification of agricultural commodities to ensure product quality, quantity, and compliance with international trade and export standards. This survey helps prevent disputes, ensures fair trade, and maintains the integrity of agricultural shipments during handling, storage, and transportation.
Bunker On-Hire / Off-Hire Survey & Condition Survey
Our Bunker On-Hire / Off-Hire Survey ensures accurate measurement and documentation of all fuel and lubricating oil quantities on board during a vessel’s delivery or redelivery under a time charter agreement.
Vessel Inspection
A Vessel Inspection is a comprehensive examination of a ship to assess its condition, safety, and compliance with international maritime regulations and industry standards. It ensures that the vessel is seaworthy, properly maintained, and fit for its intended operation.
Vessel Classification
Our Vessel Classification Services ensure that your vessel meets all international maritime standards and maintains compliance with Classification Society and Flag State requirements.
Vessel Operations & Management
Our Vessel Operations and Management Services provide complete support for the efficient, safe, and compliant operation of ships. We ensure that every aspect of vessel management — from crew performance to maintenance and logistics meets international maritime standards and client expectations.
Hull & Machinery Inspection
Our Hull and Machinery Inspection services provide a detailed evaluation of a vessel’s structural integrity, mechanical systems, and overall seaworthiness.
Marine Claims Survey
A Marine Claims Survey involves the investigation and assessment of damage, loss, or incidents related to vessels or cargo. The survey ensures accurate documentation and fair claim settlements for shipowners, insurers, and cargo interests.
On-Board Cargo Condition Survey
An On-Board Cargo Condition Survey involves inspecting cargo during loading, transhipment, or discharge to verify its condition and detect any damages or discrepancies. The survey ensures cargo integrity and helps prevent disputes between shippers, receivers, and insurers.
Port Captaincy
Port Captaincy services oversee and coordinate vessel operations at the port to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant cargo handling. The Port Captain acts as a liaison between ship, port authorities, and cargo stakeholders to maintain smooth operations and minimize delays.
Cargo Hold Inspection
A Cargo Hold Inspection ensures that a vessel’s cargo spaces are clean, dry, and suitable for loading. The survey verifies that the holds are free from contamination, odor, moisture, or residue that could affect cargo quality and compliance with charterer requirements.
Container Condition Survey
A Container Condition Survey involves the inspection of empty or loaded containers to assess their structural integrity, cleanliness, and suitability for cargo transportation. The survey ensures containers meet international standards and are fit for use, preventing cargo damage and disputes.
Cargo Condition Survey
A Cargo Condition Survey involves inspecting the cargo before loading and after discharge to assess its condition, detect any damage, and verify compliance with contractual and transport requirements. It provides essential documentation for resolving cargo-related claims.
Container Stuffing & De-Stuffing Supervision
Container Stuffing & De-Stuffing Supervision ensures that cargo is properly handled, loaded, and unloaded from containers in accordance with international safety and quality standards. The survey helps prevent cargo damage, loss, and improper documentation during shipment.
Pre-Loading / Out-Turn Cargo Survey
A Pre-Loading / Out-Turn Cargo Survey is conducted before loading and after discharge to verify cargo quantity, condition, and handling. The survey ensures accurate documentation of cargo movement and helps identify losses, damages, or discrepancies during transit.
Vessel Loading Supervision
Loading Supervision involves the continuous monitoring and oversight of cargo during the loading process to ensure safe handling, accurate quantity verification, proper stowage, and compliance with international shipping standards. This service minimizes operational risks, prevents cargo damage, and ensures that goods are securely and correctly loaded for transport.
Pre Right Ship Inspection
Pre-RightShip inspections play a vital role in ensuring vessels meet the highest standards of safety, operational integrity, and environmental compliance. These assessments provide shipowners and operators with a clear understanding of their vessel’s readiness before undergoing an official RightShip rating or inspection.
Vessel Discharge Supervision
Our Vessel Discharge Supervision services ensure that cargo is safely and efficiently discharged from the vessel while maintaining full compliance with industry standards and client requirements. We monitor every step of the discharge operation to protect cargo integrity, prevent losses, and ensure accurate documentation.
PTI Survey (Pre-Trip Inspection) :
A Pre-Trip Inspection (PTI) in the marine industry is a detailed check conducted primarily on reefers (refrigerated containers) and certain cargo-handling units before they are dispatched for loading or voyage. The purpose is to ensure that equipment is functioning correctly and ready for safe transport.
Pre-Purchase Inspection of Vessels
A Pre-Purchase Inspection is a comprehensive technical evaluation of a vessel conducted before acquisition. The survey provides an independent assessment of the ship’s structural integrity, machinery condition, and regulatory compliance, helping buyers make informed and confident purchase decisions.
Break Bulk Cargo Survey
A Break Bulk Cargo Survey involves the inspection and supervision of non-containerized cargo such as steel, timber, machinery, or project cargo during loading, stowage, and discharge operations. The survey ensures cargo safety, proper handling, and compliance with international shipping standards.
Perishable Cargo Survey
A Perishable Cargo Survey focuses on inspecting temperature-sensitive goods such as fruits, vegetables, meat, seafood, and dairy products. The survey ensures that storage, handling, and transportation conditions maintain the required temperature and hygiene standards to preserve cargo quality.
Loss and Adjuster Survey
A Loss and Adjuster Survey is an inspection conducted by a qualified loss adjuster to assess the extent and cause of damage, loss, or spoilage of cargo, particularly in perishable and frozen goods.
Container On-Hire / Off-Hire Survey
A Container On-Hire / Off-Hire Survey is carried out at the time of leasing or returning containers to assess their physical condition, cleanliness, and structural integrity. The survey ensures fair evaluation of damages, wear, and tear between lessee and lessor.
Frozen Cargo Claims
Frozen cargo claims involve the assessment and resolution of losses or damages to goods that must remain at sub-zero temperatures during transport. These claims typically arise due to temperature deviations, equipment malfunction, improper handling, or delays.
Mafi Loading, Measurement & Lashing Supervision Survey
A Mafi Loading, Measurement & Lashing Supervision Survey covers the entire process of loading cargo onto mafi trailers (roll trailers) for Ro-Ro or project cargo operations. The survey ensures that the cargo is properly measured, positioned, secured, and lashed in full compliance with marine safety and vessel requirements.
Investigation Survey
An Investigation Survey is a detailed inspection conducted to determine the facts surrounding a loss, damage, or theft of cargo/vessel. It aims to establish the cause, liability, and extent of the loss through thorough examination and inquiry.
Measurement Survey
A Measurement Survey involves precise measurement of the damaged or affected cargo to assess the extent of loss or spoilage. It provides quantitative data to support claims, repairs, or further analysis.
Empty Container Depot Audit
An Empty Container Depot Audit is conducted to assess the condition, handling, and management practices of empty shipping containers at depot facilities. The audit ensures that containers are inspected, repaired, and stored in compliance with international standards and shipping line requirements.
Factory Valuation
Factory Valuation involves determining the monetary worth of a manufacturing facility, including its land, buildings, machinery, equipment, inventory, and other assets.
Marine Warranty Survey
Marine Warranty Survey (MWS) is a professional service conducted by qualified surveyors to verify that marine operations, including the transportation, installation, and commissioning of ships or offshore structures, are carried out safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
Pre-Sire Inspection
Pre-SIRE inspections are essential for ensuring that tankers meet the rigorous safety, operational, and environmental standards required under the OCIMF Ship Inspection Report Programme (SIRE). These assessments help shipowners and operators identify gaps before an official SIRE inspection, reducing the risk of observations and enhancing overall vessel performance.
Scope of Work of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) on Weldings, D-Rings, and Stoppers of Cargo on Vessel
Pre-Dispatch Survey
A Pre-Dispatch Survey is conducted before shipment or dispatch of goods to verify their quality, quantity, packing, and marking. The survey ensures that the cargo meets contractual specifications and is in suitable condition for safe transportation.
Draft Survey
A Draft Survey is a widely accepted marine method used to determine the weight of cargo loaded or discharged from a vessel by measuring the ship’s displacement. The survey is conducted using draft readings, hydrostatic data, and water density to accurately calculate cargo quantity during loading or unloading operations.
Lashing & Choking Survey
Ensures cargo is safely secured using proper lashing and choking methods to prevent movement, damage, or accidents during transport, in compliance with international safety standards.
Soc Tank
A Draft Survey is a widely accepted marine method used to determine the weight of cargo loaded or discharged from a vessel by measuring the ship’s displacement. The survey is conducted using draft readings, hydrostatic data, and water density to accurately calculate cargo quantity during loading or unloading operations.
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Trusted international marine survey and inspection company operating across India and the UAE
Scope of Survey
Examination of packaging, labeling, and cargo readiness prior to shipment.
Collection of representative samples for laboratory testing to verify grade, moisture, and contamination levels.
Checking weight, volume, and tally during loading or unloading.
Inspection of warehouses, silos, or containers for cleanliness, ventilation, and pest control.
Monitoring container or truck loading to ensure proper handling and sealing.
Identifying infestation, mold, moisture, or any deterioration in product condition.
Issuing detailed inspection reports with photos, analysis results, and compliance certificates.
Why Choose Us

Quality Assurance
Ensures that agricultural commodities meet contractual and regulatory specifications.

Risk Mitigation
Detects quality issues early to avoid shipment rejections or claims.

Regulatory Compliance
Meets national and international export inspection standards (e.g., FSSAI, APEDA, DGFT).

Operational Efficiency
Improves logistics coordination and reduces shipment delays.

Client Confidence
Provides transparent, independent certification for exporters, importers, and buyers.