PRODUCT EXPLANATIONS
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SUMMARY
MARINE SURVEY
AND INSPECTION
SMOOTH SERVICES
A global team delivering service excellence,
through our unique network.
PORT
AGENCY
MARINE
SERVICES
MARKET
INTELLIGENCE
TRANSACTION
SAVINGS
PORT
INTELLIGENCE
FX
SAVINGS
OPERATIONAL
PERFORMANCE
CASH
OPTIMISATION
Marine Survey and Inspection connects
local knowledge through a global
network to help our partners voyage
through a smoother, smarter ocean.
Expanding on the smooth services offering of the Inchcape
360, this innovative platform provides the marine industry
with consistent and transparent local capabilities on a global
level.
Our worldwide network of marine surveyors aligns under one
brand, encompassing the reputable expertise of our global
partners. The platform allows customers to have access to
product packages that combine port agency and survey
services, such as our Bunker Optimisation product.
Customers can use a single global contact point to connect
seamlessly with our existing inhouse marine survey teams,
delivering local knowledge and professional operational
expertise, and providing confidence through the peace of
mind that all surveyors are supported by Inchcape’s internal
policies, including Corporate Compliance, Procurement and
QHSSE.
Marine Survey and Inspection products:
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Proof and Protection of Asset
Pre-purchase Survey
Bulk Draft Survey
On Hire Bunker and Condition
Hatch Cover Integrity
Hull and Machinery
P&I Cargo
Bulk Buyers Inspection
Ship Vetting
Hold Inspection
Crane and Wire Inspection
Petrocarbon Load/Discharge
Marine Warranty Survey
Cargo Lashing/Unlashing
Stockpile Survey
Load Master Bulk Operations
Breakbulk Port Captain
Pipe Survey
For any further information, please contact our team at
globalsurvey@iss-shipping.com
Customer Contact Point:
globalsurvey@iss-shipping.com
All enquiries received via this contact will be routed to
Inchcape’s local business leads, allowing the delivery of a
smooth service that simplifies the customer experience
by supplying the product directly to the customer.
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PRODUCT
Product Name
Service Delivered
Risk Being Mitigated
EXPLANATIONS
CRANE / WIRE
INSPECTIONS
Survey or inspection to ensure that the
crane and wire are appropriate for use and
compliant with statutory legal requirements.
Inspections are in accordance with rules and
regulations within the MO32 (Marine Order,
Part 32).
Regular inspections help to minimise risk
of lifting gear failure, with potential impact
to vessel operational delays or risk of injury
or accident to personnel or operating staff,
and resultant cost.
DRAFT SURVEY
Draft Survey is carried out on bulk shipments,
and is an accepted means of determination
of cargo loaded or discharged from a vessel,
forming the basis for which commercial
documents and payment are transacted.
Providing an independent verification of
cargo loaded or discharged. Minimising
risk of inaccurate mechanical
weighing systems.
HATCH COVER
INTEGRITY
Inspection of ship holds and hatch covers to
identify and verify the vessels' seaworthiness
before cargo loading.
Leaking hatch covers are a major cause
of cargo claims with water ingress the
result of poor maintenance or failure to
secure hatchcovers correctly. Identification
of ineffective hatch covers and support
with maintenance management plan
minimises risk of cargo claim to operator.
HOLD SURVEY CLEANLINESS
Verification that the ship’s hold is ready
to receive cargo and is completed in
conjunction with hatch inspections.
Hold damage impacts the owners' ability
to charter out the vessel. Identification
of issues, proactive damage repair
and operational process modification
minimises long term impact.
HOLD SURVEY DAMAGE
Assesses the damage to the hold of a vessel
after a sea voyage. Hold Damage may be
caused by number of means, including shifts
in cargo, cargo liquification as a result of
moisture content or by overloading
cargoes etc.
Hold damage impacts the owners' ability
to charter out the vessel. Identification
of issues, proactive damage repair
and operational process modification
minimises long term impact.
HULL AND MACHINERY
SURVEY
Inspection of Hull or Machinery to ascertain
extent of damage following incident
including details of potential cause,
damage description, repair options
and potential costs.
Detailed understanding of nature of
damage, and operational impacts and
limitations to vessel.
LOADMASTER / PORT
SUPERINTENDENCY
BULK
Supervise load/discharge operations in
coordination with vessel and terminal to
optimise stow, safety and load / discharge
operations.
Recommendations are made with reference
to load/discharge, stowage to optimise port
call operations and to deliver safe operations.
MARINE WARRANTY
SURVEY
Verification to ensure that all necessary
precautions are taken to avoid loss.
Undertaken by a marine warranty surveyor
(MWS), to the requirements of insurer.
Survey typically includes review of vessel
and equipment condition and approval
of marine operations.
Surveyor makes all reasonable endeavours
to ensure that the risks associated with
the warranted operations are reduced to
acceptable levels in accordance with industry
best practice.
Product Name
Service Delivered
Risk Being Mitigated
BREAKBULK PORT
CAPTAIN
Survey to determine the condition of
the cargo at both load and destination
port. Carried out prior to loading or
discharge. Potentially supporting insurance
requirements and carriers' liability.
Verifying the quality, condition and quantity
of each break bulk item on behalf of the
owner/receiver. Recommendations are made
with reference to loading, stowage and
securing, to prevent damage to cargo
and vessel.
BULK BUYERS
INSPECTION
BUNKER SAMPLING
CARGO LASHING /
HANDLING / LOGISTICS
Pre-shipment visual inspection of existing
inventory on behalf of buyer/seller or
insurers, to verify that the goods conform to
contractual specification and to international
export regulations and requirements.
Can be completed at shippers yard,
warehouse or wharf.
To witness, inspect, monitor and supervise
bulk cargo pre-loading, loading, sampling,
sample preparation and testing for quality
and specifications. Failure to have required
standards may result in cargo commercial
impacts being compromised for future
on selling.
The process of testing fuel samples taken
from within vessels or tanks onboard vessels
which must be compliant with MARPOL
73/78 the International Convention for the
Prevention of Air Pollution from ships.
The sample is taken in the presence of the
supplier and taken into a ratified container,
locked and then sealed with a serial
numbered, tamper evident seal. Samples
are retained for future evidence as evidence
in case of engine failure/damage.
Routine bunker sampling is required by
commercial maritime law and compliance
relies upon a representative sample.
Sampling provides physical evidence of
sample condition at time of bunkering in
case of legal proceedings.
The service of pre-planning cargo packing /
handling and stowage before vessel arrival to
optimise safe and timely operations.
Minimises risk of damage to cargo, vessel
and life. Correct cargo lashing enables safer
handling for all operational staff. Vessel
utilization can be maximised by proper
pre-planning. Tidal and un-expected
air-drafts are considered as part of the
pre-planning to avoid loss of time and
additional loader movements.
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Product Name
Service Delivered
Risk Being Mitigated
ONHIRE BUNKER AND
CONDITION
Attend on board to determine amount of
bunkers on board at commencement or
completion of a charter. To Inspect cargo
holds and other structures for current
condition and damages that are pre-existing
at time of charter.
Independent verification of bunker levels
so that an agreed value of bunkers passes
from one party to another. To protect
parties in event of damages to cargo holds
or structure are sustained during period
of charter.
P&I CARGO /INSURANCE
/ LOSS & DAMAGE
Reporting and investigation services on
behalf of insurance companies or cargo
interests, through to final claims and
salvage process.
Identification between total and partial
loss when salvaging can provide high value
cost saving. Independent reporting on
insurance claims assists in counter or
cross claim proceedings.
PETRO CARBON LOAD
/ DISCHARGE - BULK
LIQUID
Provides survey, inspection and supervision
services of all petroleum and chemical
cargoes, including pre-shipment inspections,
quality and quantity surveys, along with
vessel draft survey information and reporting.
Maintains product quality and ensuring
product is not compromised during load
or discharge phases. Inspection of ships
tanks prior to discharge to determine
quantity and to ascertain whether any
shortages. Quality assurance as per
regulatory standards is required at shore
tank facilities. Such products: Petrocabons,
orange juice, acid, other chemicals,
molasses, tallow.
PIPE /STEEL SURVEYS
A determination of the type, quality and
condition of steel/pipe being loaded.
Claims involving steel cargoes are frequent
and the result is substantial in terms
of claims/payments. Determining the
pre-shipment condition of the cargo and
subsequent clausing of the Bills of Lading
is a very important part of protecting
carrier's obligations.
PREPURCHASE
INSPECTION VESSEL
Survey to provide the buyer with the
necessary information to make objective and
balanced decisions regarding the condition
and operational capability of vessel prior
to purchase.
Detailed survey providing extensive report of
vessel condition. Additionally survey identifies
if other risks need to be mitigated, i.e. are
there any damages to the hull or engine
that could result in a condition of class.
Examination of records to determine fuel
consumption v speed. Are there any major
items of maintentenance that are due
or close to being due. Does the ship
comply with all international standards?
Ensures buyer confidence and in depth
understanding of asset pre acquisition.
PROOF AND
PROTECTION OF ASSET
To physically sight and record the presence of
the commodity / asset or storage location as
stated by the asset owner, seller, insurer,
or other interested party, at a
pre-determined location.
Provides the customer verification
of nature and condition of asset prior
to purchase or fund release, or to
realize actual value of asset for
accounting purposes.
Product Name
Service Delivered
Risk Being Mitigated
SHIP VETTING
Inspection undertaken on a vessel to give
owner/operators independent insight into the
performance and efficiencies of both vessel
and crew.
Minimising environmental and
commercial costs by identifying issues
before they lead to major problems.
Un-resolved works could lead to
increased inspections by Port State
Control authorities. The vessel may
be blacklisted from terminals/ports if
it doesn't comply with local and global
regulations.
STOCKPILE SURVEY
Stockpile surveying accurately measures
the volume and weight of various cargo
stockpiles, i.e. coal, grain, timber, etc.
Inventory is monitored more frequently
and accurately. Lowers production costs
by not overproducing materials. Allows
greater visibility for accounting and
auditing purposes.
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