Marine Survey Services
Marine Survey Services
Independent & Timely Inspections: Professional, accurate surveying designed to support the entire vessel and cargo lifecycle.
Comprehensive Coverage: Continuous monitoring and assessment before, during, and after loading and discharge operations.
Risk & Compliance Management: Expert verification of cargo quantity and condition to ensure contractual compliance, prevent claims, and assist in dispute resolution.
Detailed Reporting: Delivering factual observations, precise measurements, and photographic documentation for complete operational transparency.
Stakeholder Support: Empowering Shipowners, Charterers, Traders, Insurers, and P&I interests with reliable data to make informed decisions and ensure cargo safety.

Cargo Condition Surveys
Inspection and documentation of cargo condition:
- Prior to loading/During loading/During voyage, where required
- During discharge/After discharge
Our surveyors document any visible damage, contamination, packaging defects, wetting, deformation, shortage and other relevant observations.

Draft Surveys
We conduct independent cargo quantity determination through:
- Initial Draft Survey/ Intermediate Draft Survey/Final Draft Survey
Our reports include relevant draft, density, tank soundings and displacement calculations as applicable.

Quantity & Outturn Verification
We provide independent verification of cargo quantities through:
- Shipped quantity verification/Received quantity verification/Outturn surveys
- Tally verification/Package counting/Weight reconciliation/Shipped vs. received reconciliation
- Shortage/excess analysis

Cargo Hold & Hatch Inspection
Inspection of vessel cargo spaces for:
- Cleanliness/Dryness/Suitability for intended cargo/Structural condition
- Residues/Odour/Water ingress/Hatch-cover condition/Bilge condition
- Cargo-space readiness

Loading & Discharge Supervision
Independent supervision of cargo operations to monitor:
- Safe cargo handling/Loading/discharge procedures/Cargo condition/Handling damage
- Quantity/Stevedoring operations/Operational delays/Compliance with agreed procedures

Cargo Damage Assessment
We investigate and document cargo damage, including:
- Physical damage/Handling damage/Wet damage/Contamination/Corrosion
- Packaging damage/Shifting damage/Crushing/deformation/Shortage and loss

Joint Surveys
We represent clients during joint surveys involving:
- Shipowners/Charterers/Receivers/Shippers/Stevedores/Terminal operators
- P&I Correspondents/Marine Insurers/Other appointed surveyors

Bunker Surveys
Our bunker surveying services include:
- Bunker quantity verification/Bunker delivery monitoring/ROB surveys
- Sounding and measurement/Sampling coordination/Documentation of bunker delivery
- Quantity discrepancy reporting

On-Hire & Off-Hire Surveys
We document vessel condition at the commencement and completion of charter periods, including:
- Vessel condition/Cargo spaces/Deck areas/Equipment/Visible damage/ROB/bunker condition/Photographic documentation
Your Compliance, Our Commitment.
From inspections to certifications, we provide 24/7 global support to keep your operations safe and reliable.
Why Choose Kalinga Marine Surveyor Pvt. Ltd.?
- Experienced Master Mariners and Marine Professionals.
- Independent, unbiased and transparent reporting.
- Specialized expertise in steel cargo operations.
- Strong knowledge of charter party requirements.
- Practical port operations experience.
- Fast response with 24×7 availability.
- Timely submission of professional survey reports.
- Competitive commercial terms.
- Client-focused and solution-driven approach.
- Commitment to safety, accuracy and operational excellence.
Expertise in marine inspections, compliance
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