Kalinga Marine Surveyor Private Limited

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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