Marine Survey Services
Independent Marine Surveying & Inspection
G.B. Potts provides independent marine surveying and inspection services that support the shipping, logistics, insurance, and trading sectors across Pakistan. Our surveyors deliver accurate inspections, technical assessments, and comprehensive reporting to assist clients in verifying cargo quantity and condition, assessing vessel status, supervising cargo operations, and investigating marine losses.
Working across ports, terminals, warehouses, and industrial facilities, we provide impartial surveys that support commercial transactions, insurance requirements, and operational decision making.
Cargo Survey & Supervision
Independent supervision of cargo loading, discharge, and handling operations to verify cargo quantity, condition, and compliance throughout the transportation process.
- Liquid Bulk Cargo Loading & Discharge Supervision
- Dry Bulk Cargo Loading & Discharge Supervision
- Coal Loading & Unloading Supervision
- Project Cargo Surveys
- Breakbulk Cargo Surveys
- Steel Cargo Surveys
- Cargo Condition & Damage Surveys
- Draught Surveys
- Hatch & Hold Sealing/Unsealing Surveys
- Tally & Quantity Verification
- Lashing & Securing Inspection
- General Average Cargo Surveys
Vessel & Hull Survey
Comprehensive assessment of vessel and hull condition, engine room status, and equipment for chartering, insurance, and pre-purchase requirements.
- On-Hire & Off-Hire Surveys
- Vessel Condition Surveys
- Pre-Purchase Vessel Inspections
- Hull & Machinery Surveys
- Bunker Verification
- Tank Ullage Measurements
- Dry-Dock Surveys
- Hull Damage Surveys
- Ship Machinery & Equipment Surveys
- Cargo Gear Inspection
- Cargo Gear Load Test Witnessing
- Hatch Cover Inspection
- Hatch Cover Tightness Testing
- Underwater Hull Inspection
- Towage Surveys
- Salvage Surveys
- Marine Warranty Surveys
- Pre-Vetting / Vessel Inspection Support
- Enclosed-Space Inspections
Underwater Hull Condition Survey
Independent inspection of the vessel's underwater hull and accessible fittings to document condition and damage, supporting class, insurance and dry-docking deferral requirements.
- In-Water Survey (IWS) / UWILD Witnessing
- Underwater Hull Condition Survey
- Inspection of Visible Hull Damage & Defects
- Examination of Underwater Fittings & Appendages
- Propeller & Rudder Inspection
- Sea Chest & Grating Inspection
- Anode Condition Survey
- Hull Fouling / Marine Growth Assessment
- Underwater Damage Survey & Photographic Documentation
- Tailshaft & Bearing Clearance Witnessing
- Underwater Video/Photographic Survey Documentation
- Inspection Findings & Condition Reporting
Container Services
Inspection and supervision of containers to verify condition, compliance, and cargo handling throughout the shipping process.
- Condition & damage surveys
- CSC validity verification
- Reefer Container Inspection
- Seal verification
- Stuffing & de-stuffing supervision
- Loading & unloading inspections
- Container Cargo Condition Inspection
- Container Damage Assessment
Testing, Sampling
Independent witnessing and representative sampling services to support cargo quality verification and laboratory analysis.
- Product Quality Testing Witness
- Sample Drawing
- Terminal Tank Sampling
- Vessel Tank Sampling
- Warehouse Sampling
- Laboratory Coordination
Marine Claims & Loss Assessment
Independent assessment and adjustment of marine and machinery related losses, providing insurers and other interested parties with objective findings on the nature, extent, cause, and value of a loss. Then the service list:
- Marine Loss Surveys
- Cargo Loss & Damage Assessment
- Hull & Machinery Loss Assessment
- Machinery Breakdown Loss Assessment
- Claims Investigation
- Loss Quantification
- Claims Assessment & Adjustment
- Supporting Documentation & Evidence Review
Receiving, Delivery & Counting Supervision
Independent supervision of cargo receipt and delivery operations to verify quantities and maintain accurate operational records.
- Tank Lorry Inspection
- Bag Scaling
- Weighment Supervision
- Warehouse Inspections
- Cargo Counting & Tally
- Receipt Verification bill of leading
- Delivery Verification
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