Independent surveyor and claims consultant

Inspection of packaged goods — cartons, crates, bags, pallets — plus container survey and inspection in storage.

• Quantity and completeness: piece count, checked against the bill of lading and packing lists
• Condition of cargo and packaging: damage, deformation, traces of wetting and tampering
• Marking and seals: conformity with documents, integrity, correct application
• Photographic record and report of condition at the time of inspection
• Transport and securing: stowage, dunnage, quality of securing in wagon or trailer
• Container survey: weathertightness, locking gear, moisture and contamination inside, suitability for the cargo
• Survey in storage: temperature and humidity, sanitary condition, stacking, integrity of the site perimeter
• Pre-shipment survey at the shipper's warehouse: quality, completeness, packaging and marking

A specialised inspection recording the condition of the cargo and the carriage conditions — to confirm the goods are sound or to support a claim for deterioration.

• Temperature regime: logger and thermograph data, charts for the whole route, deviations from the required range
• Humidity and ventilation in the compartment or container
• Packaging and containment: weathertightness, thermal insulation, damage, wetting, tampering
• Marking and shelf life: production and expiry dates, declared storage conditions
• Appearance, odour, consistency: visual and organoleptic examination
• Stowage and securing: pallet shift, broken stacking, ingress of warm air

An independent expert check during the warranty period: to record the condition of the object, identify defects or confirm compliance with warranty terms. Method and materials for securing or lifting are discussed directly with the parties involved.

• Industrial and power facilities: operation and technical condition, confirming faults are not manufacturing or installation defects
• Marine and offshore projects: safety of loading, transport and installation, risks accounted for under the insurance cover
• Equipment and cargo deliveries: recording damage and discrepancies on acceptance to support warranty claims

A systematic inspection of a warehouse to identify weak points and help avoid losses, injuries and regulatory claims.

• Occupational safety: aisles, lighting, ventilation, forklift operations and operator training
• Fire safety: storage of flammable materials, wiring, extinguishers, escape routes
• Storage conditions: temperature, humidity, ventilation, sanitary condition, stacking and rack loading
• Equipment: condition of racking, conveyors and lifts, maintenance, load marking
• Security: access control, video surveillance, alarm systems
• Environmental risk: storage, use and disposal of hazardous substances
• Operations: receiving, put-away, dispatch, bottlenecks in internal logistics
• Compliance and emergency readiness: evacuation plans, instructions, staff training

Inspection of vehicles and machinery in insurance claims, with full recording of damage and comparison against documents.

• Condition of cargo and vehicle: dents, scratches, chips, deformation, hidden defects in assemblies
• Packaging and securing: straps, dunnage, pallets, crating, protective materials
• Seals, marking, identification: VIN, serial numbers, package numbers
• Photo and video record: general view, close-ups of damage, marking, seals and securing
• Comparison with documents: bill of lading, packing list, invoice, contract, insurance policy

Support for the carriage and handling of wind farm components and project cargo: stowage and securing control, risk assessment of lifting operations.

• Supervise stowage, lashing and securing of wind turbine components and project cargo
• Review transport conditions and safety compliance for road, rail and sea transport
• Assess risks related to handling, lifting operations and cargo integrity
• Transport of wind turbine blades, towers and nacelles
• Port handling and stevedoring inspections
• Transport damage investigations and risk assessments