What is a Marine Cargo Survey - and Why Does It Matter?
Every day, billions of dollars of cargo moves across the world's oceans. From crude oil and liquefied gas to consumer electronics, agricultural commodities, and heavy machinery - goods in transit face risks that don't always make themselves known until something goes wrong.
A marine cargo survey is how you know what happened, when, and who is responsible.
What a cargo survey actually covers.
A marine cargo survey is an independent technical inspection carried out by a qualified surveyor at the point of loading, discharge, or when damage is discovered. Depending on the type, it may cover:
- Condition and quantity of cargo at origin and destination - Packaging, stowage, and lashing compliance - Detection and documentation of damage or shortage - Cause of loss investigation - Recommendations for safe handling or mitigation
Who needs one.
Cargo owners need surveys to protect their insurance claims. Insurers need surveys to validate those claims objectively. Shippers, freight forwarders, and port operators need surveys to establish - or dispute - liability.
Our approach.
Julimer Advisory provides expert marine and cargo surveys across a wide range of commodity types, from project cargo and bulk shipments to oil, gas, and aviation cargo. Our surveyors are experienced, independent, and equipped to deliver timely, technically credible reports.
Whether you're an insurer looking for a trusted survey partner, or a cargo owner facing a dispute, we're here to help.
