Commercial Vessel inspections

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 A Cargo Condition Survey is conducted to evaluate the condition of cargo before loading and after discharge. The survey identifies any visible damage, contamination, shortages, or handling concerns while confirming compliance with transportation and contractual requirements. Detailed findings and photographic documentation provide clients with reliable evidence to support cargo quality assurance, risk management, and the resolution of potential cargo claims or disputes. 

 A Cargo Pre-Loading Survey is conducted prior to loading operations to assess and document the condition of cargo before shipment. The survey verifies cargo quantity, packaging, markings, stowage suitability, and any visible damage or contamination concerns. Detailed inspection findings and photographic documentation help protect the interests of owners, charterers, shippers, and insurers by providing an independent record of cargo condition before transport begins. 

 A Cargo Damage Survey is conducted to assess and document cargo that has sustained damage during handling, storage, or transportation. The survey identifies the nature and extent of the damage, possible causes, and any impact on cargo quality or value. Detailed reporting and photographic evidence provide clients with independent documentation to support insurance claims, liability investigations, and dispute resolution. 

 A Cargo Hold Cleanliness Survey is conducted to assess the condition and cleanliness of cargo holds prior to loading operations. The inspection verifies that the holds are clean, dry, free from residue, contamination, odours, infestation, and loose scale that could negatively affect the intended cargo. Detailed findings and photographic documentation help ensure compliance with charter party requirements while protecting cargo quality and reducing the risk of contamination claims. 

 A Ship Draught Survey is conducted to determine the weight of cargo loaded or discharged by measuring the vessel’s displacement before and after cargo operations. The survey includes the reading of draught marks, assessment of ballast and consumables, and calculation of cargo quantities using approved hydrostatic data. Detailed reporting provides clients with an independent and reliable method of verifying cargo quantities for commercial, operational, and claims purposes. 

 A Vessel On/Off Hire Survey is conducted at the commencement or completion of a charter period to document the vessel’s condition, equipment status, and operational readiness. The survey records the condition of hull structures, cargo spaces, machinery, navigational equipment, and onboard inventories, while also verifying bunker quantities and any existing damages or deficiencies. Detailed findings provide owners and charterers with an independent record to support charter party compliance and reduce the risk of disputes during vessel handover. 

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 In Canada, vessels generally require an appointed tonnage measurer when an official gross tonnage calculation is needed for registration, certification, or commercial operations.

An appointed tonnage measurer is typically required for:

• Commercial vessels over 24 meters in length
• Vessels being registered in the Canadian Register of Vessels
• Vessels involved in international trade
• Vessels that have undergone major modifications affecting size or capacity

We can provide you with the tools, checklists, and documentation to ensure compliance at your next TC marine safety inspection.

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