Professional Marine & Cargo Surveys
Seawave Adjusters & Surveyors (K) Ltd. is a trusted provider of professional marine surveying services, operating across East, Central, West, and Southern Africa. Our team of certified marine surveyors and experienced survey partners deliver accurate, timely, and detailed inspections to support clients in shipping, logistics, insurance, and maritime operations.
We specialize in a wide range of marine and cargo surveys, including:
- Damage Surveys: Comprehensive damage assessments for both containerized and bulk cargo to determine the extent and cause of damage.
- Pre-Shipment Cargo Inspections: Ensure cargo quality and compliance before loading, minimizing risk and supporting smooth transit.
- Discharge & Loading Supervision: Real-time monitoring of cargo loading and unloading to ensure safe handling and proper documentation.
- Stuffing & Unstuffing Surveys: Inspection of general cargo and frozen foodstuff during container stuffing and unstuffing, ensuring proper packing and product integrity.
- Condition & Valuation Surveys: Accurate evaluations of cargo and vessels to determine their condition and fair market value.
- P&I (Protection & Indemnity) Surveys: Thorough investigations supporting P&I Clubs and insurers in assessing marine-related claims and liabilities.
- Lashing Surveys: Inspection of cargo lashing and securing methods to prevent shifting or damage during transport.
- Towing Approval Surveys: Pre-tow assessments to ensure the vessel or barge meets towing safety and regulatory standards.
- Free Gas Surveys: Gas-free inspections of tanks and confined spaces to certify safe entry for personnel and cargo.
- Tank & Container Cleanliness Inspections: Verification of tank and container dryness and cleanliness to prevent cargo contamination.
- On/Off-Hire Condition: Surveys Condition documentation of vessels at the time of hire or return, protecting charterers and shipowners from liability disputes.
- Draft Surveys: Accurate measurement of vessel draft to calculate loaded or discharged cargo weight.
- Bunker Surveys: Inspection and verification of fuel (bunker) quantities during delivery or consumption to prevent disputes.
Seawave Adjusters & Surveyors (K) Ltd. is committed to delivering reliable, unbiased marine survey reports that meet international standards. Whether you require pre-shipment inspection, loss assessment, or vessel condition reports, we are your regional experts across Africa’s ports and terminals.
