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The services that the Company offers to various Indian and Overseas clients are broadly described here under:
 
1.
  PRE SHIPMENT / LOADING / DISCHARGE SUPERVISION / SERVICES FOR DRY CARGO:
  • Pre-shipment Inspection of cargo including Sampling and Testing, Warehouse Management and Control of Cargo Movement
  • Supervision of cargo Loading / Discharge including Loss Minimisation
  • Supervision of Weighing, Sampling, Moisture Determination and Quality Sample Preparation
  • Inspection of vessels' cargo compartments w.r.t. their fitness for carriage of intended cargo.
  • Draught Surveys to Determine Quantity of Cargo onboard vessels.
  • Tally Supervision.
  • Supervision of Cargo Stowage.
  • Supervision of Damaged Cargo Reconstitution.
  • Analytical Services for Physical and Chemical Analysis
  The commodities that are generally covered under the services we provide are listed here below under the following group headings:
 
Agricultural Commodities :
Animal feeds, Grains, Sugar, Dairy Food Products, Coffee, Tea, Spices, Seeds & Pulses
 
Bulk Raw Materials :
Ores, Minerals, Ferrous and Non-ferrous Metals & Scrap, Concentrates, Coal and Coke, Raw Cotton, Rubber, Fibres, Timber, Fertilizers and Pig Iron.
 
Consumer Goods :
Textiles, Machinery & Parts, Finished goods, Leather products, etc.
 
COLLATERAL MANAGEMENT OF CARGO

 
2.
  LOAD / DISCHARGE SUPERVISION OF MARINE BULK OILS AND CHEMICALS:
   
  • Cargo Sampling form Ship / Shore Tanks / Pipelines
  • Inspection of Ship's Tanks and Pipelines w.r. t their emptiness and / or Suitability / Cleanlines to carry intended cargo
  • Ullaging of Ship's Tanks and Quantity Calculation
  • Continuous Monitoring of Loading / Discharge Operation
  • Cargo sampling from ship / shore tanks / pipelines.
  • Gauging of Shore Tanks
  • Outturn calculations.
  • Testing of cargo samples for contractual specifications.
  • Logistic support to vegetable oil refineries
    The commodities that are generally covered by the inspection services that we provide under this category are :
    Crude oils, Petroleum products, Petrochemicals, Vegetable / Animal oils and fats, Acid oils, solubles, molasses, Latex, Styrene Monomer and other bulk liquids.

3.
  CARGO DAMAGE (BREAK BULK / DRY BULK / CONTAINERS / LIQUIDS ) SURVEYS for Ship owners, Underwriters and P & I Clubs.
   
  • The loss / damage survey involves arriving at the cause, nature and extent of damage to the cargo including assessment of loss.

4.
  P & I CONDITION AND FOLLOW UP SURVEY OF VESSELS
   
These inspection / investigations are carried out on behalf of foreign P & I (Protection & Indemnity) Clubs, most of them based in UK and Scandinavian countries, which cover vessels for claims on account of third party damages, casualties, including damage to cargo, personal injury, oil pollution etc. The condition surveys comprise of a detailed inspection / investigation of the entire vessel including hull structural members, cargo spaces, accommodation, fittings and equipment on board, Safety & Fire fighting equipment, navigational equipment room, Main propulsion and Auxiliary machinery, emergency drills, crew competence and general upkeep of the vessel.

5.
  PRE PURCHASE / HULL / MACHINERY INSPECTION OF VESSELS
   
  • PRE PURCHASE / HULL / MACHINERY INSPECTION OF VESSELS
    on behalf of vessel's owners, underwriters and P & I Clubs.

    The above inspection involves a thorough inspection of the vessel's hull all structural members, cargo spaces, accommodation fittings onboard, safety and fire fighting equipment, navigational equipment, Engine room, Main propulsion & Auxiliary machinery, to comment on the vessel's condition and immediate repairs necessary to keep the vessel in service.

    It also covers scrutiny of all statutory and trading certificates to comment on the proper validity and conformity with the International Rules & Regulations. To comment on the life saving appliances available and watertight integrity of the vessel.

6.
  HULL & MACHINERY DAMAGE INSPECTION
   
  • The above inspection includes a detailed description / investigation of the circumstances leading to the occurrence, cause and extent of damage and comments on the estimated cost of repairs. Also scrutiny of the relevant certificates on board, to establish the general condition of the equipment prior to the accident, and that the equipment has been properly maintained. Our Survey report is used by Underwriters to settle the claims covered under the Hull policies.

7.
  SUPERVISION OF STEEL SHIPMENT - IMPORT / EXPORT
   
  • To inspect ship's cargo compartments w. r. t. their suitability and cleanliness, effect of previous cargo residues, recommend preventive measures if adverse effect is suspected.
  • Inspect cargo condition assess degree of rust if affected by fresh/sea water.
  • In the event of cargo damage to investigate nature, cause and extent of damage to cargo, assist Master in documentation to suitably qualify the Mate's receipts / Bills of Lading to protect the interest of the party represented.
  • Comment on loading, stowage and security of cargo in the vessel's cargo compartments prior proceeding on an ocean passage.
  • The above supervision includes physical verification of quality and quantity as per the invoice / shipping documents.

8.
  CONTAINER INSPECTION
   
  • To inspect containers w. r. t. their suitability and cleanliness, effect of previous cargo residues, recommend preventive measures if adverse effect is suspected.
  • Inspection while "in service" to comment on structural integrity, water tightness, and cargo worthiness of the units.
  • Identify damages if any, whether due to normal wear and tear or due to impact during some stage of carriage.
  • Assessment of damage and conformity of repairs.
  • Container stuffing and de-stuffing supervision.
    All technical inspections related to Containers are carried out by our IICL certified Inspectors. The reports that we generate are technically sound, accurate and prompt.

 
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