Marine Surveying & Investigation
Independent observation, accurate documentation and technical assessment for vessels, cargo and incidents.
Technical clarity. Operational focus.
GMS records condition, operations and relevant facts through independent attendance and disciplined evidence collection. Our surveyors can attend cargo and equipment at different stages of the transport chain, including vessels, ports, terminals, warehouses, logistics facilities, airports and other locations where an independent inspection is required. Our surveys give cargo interests, shipowners, operators and other appointing parties a clear technical record for decisions, follow-up and investigation.
Reliable facts, preserved evidence and concise reporting from an independent technical perspective.
Marine Surveying & Investigation
- Pre-shipment, arrival, pre-loading and pre-discharge condition surveys
- Loading, discharge, cargo condition and damage surveys
- Vessel, hold condition and hold cleanliness observations
- Draft, bunker and container surveys within the appointment
- Project cargo and heavy-lift cargo surveys
- Visual inspection of visible and reasonably accessible cargo areas
- Packaging, markings and cargo identification observations
- Lifting arrangement and lifting gear visual observation within scope
- Handling, stowage, securing and lashing monitoring
- Welding, stopper and chocking observation where applicable
- Evidence collection, technical findings and independent reporting
Support matched to the operation.
- Define survey scope and relevant evidence requirements
- Attend, observe, measure and preserve an accurate record
- Issue clear technical findings and supporting documentation
Clear records for operational decisions.
Depending on the agreed scope, the appointment may conclude with structured technical documentation tailored to the operation.
- Observed condition and attended operation record
- Relevant findings based on observations during attendance
- Traceable photographic documentation where required
- Structured survey report within the agreed appointment
Independent expertise, connected to execution.
GMS combines technical review with practical understanding of vessel, cargo and port operations. Our work is structured around clear communication, documented evidence and the needs of each assignment.
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